Published inWild WesternsThe Ruins at FortalezaWe park beside an old corral. Near the corral, stands a ramada with a thatched roof made of ocotillo sticks. These ocotillo ramadas are a…Oct 27Oct 27
Published inBeyond the ScoreboardScared of Snakes? Nah, I feared Mickey LolichHis World Series jump and round belly are etched in my brain for eternityOct 51Oct 51
My Lakota WeddingI was 62 years old when I got married for the first time. It was important to me that the ceremony carry some symbolic weight. Not just the…Jul 231Jul 231
Published inShort. Sweet. Valuable.The Queen CareerMy Granddaughter had discovered a new career optionJun 272Jun 272
Published inThe Kraken LoreMining A Hot JupiterMining a Hot Jupiter for liquid sapphires.May 211May 211
Published inWildlife TrekkerPlumageI was hiking on a beautiful Arizona spring day. The temperature was just right with a gentle breeze to make the uphill easier. The sky is a…May 171May 171
Published inWild WesternsSpace RustOut in the Arizona desert amidst the vultures and barrel cactus in a town called Gila Bend, there is a hotel decorated with glass bubbles…May 9May 9
Published inWild WesternsVerde Canyon RailroadWe were worried about the cost. Paying for four people made the total price seem extravagant for a single afternoon’s diversion. We…May 1May 1
Published inShort. Sweet. Valuable.The CU Sami TreasureI trudge uphill carrying a bundle of wooden posts, following Mr. Acorn towards the summit. It amazes my geologist buddy that I am willing…Apr 201Apr 201
Published inWild WesternsHopi CornThe Hopi people live in the Painted Desert, residing atop three mesas. Mesas are giant tabletop mountains with sheer cliffs made of orange…Apr 18Apr 18