Tag Archives: Outdoors

Simple Sunday – Traditions

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Shoes

The holidays are a time rich with traditions. When these traditions start to feel like chores, I think it is time to rethink their purpose. One Christmas tradition that Husband and I have and continue to love is strolling through … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Bloom

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Shoes

Within even the most prickly of situations…

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Simple Sunday – Tale of Two Towns (ok, one is a city, but you know what I mean)

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Shoes

I grew up on an island in Washington state, my hometown surrounded first by farmland and next by the sea. I have moved, two times now, to Phoenix, Arizona a city surrounded first by sunshine and next by the desert. … Continue reading →

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Natural Social Distancing

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Shoes

A couple weeks ago we got out of town and went in search of nature. The pups were excited to be invited along, squeezing out of the house as we loaded up the car, happy to wait in the back … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – 80 Degrees and Boy Tooth Fairies

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Shoes

Eighty degrees on a Sunday morning.  Husband is gone on his yearly trip to the Reno air races.  The boys and I head off to the Desert Botanical Gardens, (admittedly, there was some grumbling for they wanted the Science Center … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Blooms and Bikes

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Shoes

Blooms at the Botanical Garden; a great way to start a Saturday. Boys, bikes, and balls as we head to our neighborhood park; a great way to start a Sunday.

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Simple Sunday – Taking Flight

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Shoes

Before the Arizona rains came and the boys did this, we saved a morning dove from much distress and perhaps even an early death. Husband and the boys had taken the dogs for a walk while I stayed home and … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Suddenly Spring

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Shoes

After loosing all its leaves during a cold spell, our Mesquite tree finally got the message that it is Spring. Sasha plays peek-a-boo. And I enjoy some New Age (my new favorite warm weather wine (and lets face it, it … Continue reading →

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Simple Sunday – Sunrise Over Sidewalk Rainbow Dinosaurs

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Shoes

On my walk around the neighborhood with the dogs this morning…

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Simple Sunday – The Small in the Vast

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Shoes

We went on a hike in the desert mountain range near our house today.  I took many pictures looking across the vastness of the city surrounding us. But what I saw looking down, just off the edge of the trail, … Continue reading →

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