I thought it would be nice to post a short slideshow of the fireworks show in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 4, 2015. These shots were captured from the backyard of my Son-in-law and daughters house in Corrales, NM. They sit up on a hill side overlooking the Fiesta Balloon Park where the annual Albuquerque […]
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Majestic Red Rocks of Sedona Arizona
The Majestic red rocks of Sedona Arizona were on graphic display this past Saturday as Shelli and I traveled north. Sedona with all of its grandeur is located 1.5 hours north of Phoenix along I-17. However, Shelli and I were able to make the trip in about 3.5 hours by choosing to detour through Wickenburg, […]
Saks Fifth Avenue Christmas in Manhattan Video Light Show
This year’s Saks Fifth Avenue Christmas in Manhattan light show was a serendipity experience for Shelli and me. The day’s walk had began at the Hudson Hotel located at the southwest corner of Central Park. We meandered through the theater district to the Empire State Building and Macy’s, then back to Time Square. As we walked through Rockefeller […]
Manhattan Sightseeing
Manhattan is one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in the world. Manhattan sightseeing can be a mind blowing experience with variety seen in no other place on earth. This slide show will features a few of the sights we were privileged to take in on a recent trip to this world class city.” More […]
Albuquerque and Corrales: A Profile in Nature
New Mexico’s abundant wildlife is a huge part of the state’s attraction. Just to show some of the critters in our daughter’s backyard, Ron has posted a few photos of the quail families, the occasional roadrunner, soaring hawks, and various flowers. Many of these photos can be found […]
Ice Skating in Phoenix AZ-VIDEO
I shot this one-minute video freehand form the patio of in downtown Phoenix. Shelli and I were enjoying a cup of Camex coffee, basking in the beautiful whether and taking in the excitement of Ice Skating in downtown Phoenix. Every year the City of Phoenix blocks off Central Ave. from Washington St. south one block […]
Fifth annual downtown Phoenix Zombie Walk
The sun was peaking around the tall buildings on its mission to warm the streets in the heart of downtown Phoenix. Shelli and I walked in alternating sun and shadow as we made the four block trek from our flat to Heritage Square. It’s mid-afternoon, October 26, 2013 and time to encounter seven to ten […]
I am Vegan – Go Figure, Me and Healthy Eating
If you would have suggested a little over a year ago that I would give up my weekly steak, fish or chicken I would have said, CRAZY! Yet over the last nine months I have evolved to become not just a vegetarian but a very satisfied totally plant based consumer. That’s right, I am Vegan. […]
The Dreaded Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is Coming!
For those who are 65 and older or disabled and on Medicare your favorite time of year is fast approaching. Your AEP or Annual Election Period is just around the corner. This is the 54 day windowknown as the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period in which Medicare recipients can make changes to their Medicare Advantage Plan […]
Christ Church Cathedral, 720 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
The Beautiful Christ Church Cathedral is located in the heart of the downtown area in Vancouver, British Columbia. The cathedral is dwarfed by its neighbors including the Fairmont Hotel which is directly across the street. This church has a fascinating history. It was started by a small group of people in the mid-1880s on land […]
Vancouver, BC, a Huge City for Its Size!
Shelli and I arrived by ferry from Vancouver Island right at rush hour on a Sunday afternoon. That’s correct Phoenicians; Vancouver has a rush hour even on a Sunday afternoon. We live in a metropolis with over 4.2 million population, the city of Phoenix itself is the 6th most populous city in the U.S. with […]
Victoria BC
We perked a pot of coffee and cooked a bit of toast in the condo while working on our computers. When we realized it was 11:30 we decided to get some blood flowing and take a journey. This time we started walking the opposite direction from the past two days; I’m not sure what direction […]