Monthly Archives: March 2013

I have been to Phoenix many, many, times over the past 15 years; this would be first visit as a tourist. My cousin Karen and her hubby Tom were winter refugees and had been in Mesa, AZ since the first … Continue reading →

Having grown up in the upper midwest I am accustomed to having relatives, friends and neighbors who have Scandinavian backgrounds; and who typically adhere to the customs of the old country including sometimes speaking the language of their ancestors. I … Continue reading →

I grew up in the 1950’s/60″s when cowboys were emulated by most boys. l loved Hopalong Cassidy who wore two pearl handled six guns in his holster; I asked for and got those guns for my birthday when I was … Continue reading →

During a week in Los Angeles (LA) with our daughter Monique we spent a lot of time in the car. The longer one is in LA the more one appreciates the so called congested highways and byways of the Twin … Continue reading →

Going to San Antonio can only mean one thing–seeing the “Alamo”. Sure, there are other things to do, but as the once proud owner of an official Disney produced coonskin cap I had to see where Davy Crockett fought his … Continue reading →