My brother-in-law leading us on an adventureThat view!
Arizona sunshine and beauty
“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies, and adopting new viewpoints.” ~ Wilferd Peterson
Mama of this empty nest, I’m content to live a quiet, country life with my husband of 40+ years and to view gorgeous sunsets off our own back yard deck. Mama to three adults and Nana to adorable grandchildren, my empty nest fills up again with noise and laughter when they all return 'home'.
A former English teacher, reporter/editor, education director for a non-profit organization, and stay at home mom, I retired after a season of substitute teaching at a private academy. Now I enjoy time spent with my grandchildren and family and writing words that seem to pour out of my soul or wandering around the countryside with my camera.
Foremost, my faith sustains me as I meander through the empty nest stage of life. My favorite scripture is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
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9 thoughts on “Words for Wednesday: desert adventure”
The sunshine looks wonderful. It has been gloomy and rainy here on and off for a long time. Spirits seem to be more positive when those beams come through the clouds. You have some terrific memories from your visit to make you smile for sure.
Believe it or not, we had a lot of rain in Arizona too. The day after we arrived at my sister’s, it rained ALL DAY! So when the sun finally showed its face, we were much happier campers!!!
It was fun! And different but beautiful scenery, plus the sunshine did me a lot of good. And my brother-in-law was so happy to have someone to go on a trek with him. He and hubby went out one day and traveled for almost 70 miles!
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Lovely views of Arizona!!
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It was very nice…after the rain stopped! We seemed to have taken it with us.
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I’ve never been..I suppose one day we will have to visit there.
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This was our second trip there and we did enjoy it, but I surely wouldn’t want to visit in the summertime. Toooooo hot!!
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Oh no. I wouldn’t either! I can’t take the heat…figuratively and literally!
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The sunshine looks wonderful. It has been gloomy and rainy here on and off for a long time. Spirits seem to be more positive when those beams come through the clouds. You have some terrific memories from your visit to make you smile for sure.
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Believe it or not, we had a lot of rain in Arizona too. The day after we arrived at my sister’s, it rained ALL DAY! So when the sun finally showed its face, we were much happier campers!!!
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What fun that looks like!!! Thanks for the distraction today!
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It was fun! And different but beautiful scenery, plus the sunshine did me a lot of good. And my brother-in-law was so happy to have someone to go on a trek with him. He and hubby went out one day and traveled for almost 70 miles!
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