Images from this month’s retro photo album called Cancun, Jan 11 – Feb 15, 2007. The term Puuc is used to designate the architectural style of ancient Maya sites located within the Puuc hills, hence, the term Puuc architecture. This architectural style began at the end of the Late Classic period but experienced its greatest extent during the Terminal Classic period. In the florescence ofContinue reading “Puuc Style”
Author Archives: Krista Marson
Happy First Day of Spring!
Garden update: March 21, 2024 First, an ode to the trees I lost in the recent months, starting with a lemon tree that would’ve been producing little lemons soon. Honestly, I won’t miss having to water this tree anymore, but I will always miss it’s intoxicating spring smells. Next is this Mexican Bird of Paradise.Continue reading “Happy First Day of Spring!”
Free Chapter Sample Memory Road Trip
Being a writer is HARD. It is by far the hardest endeavor I’ve ever pursued. I’ve always liked writing, but I never considered it anything other than a hobby. Most of my writing was limited to poetry and journals, but I woke up one day with a burning desire to write a book. I satContinue reading “Free Chapter Sample Memory Road Trip”
Chichen Itza
Here is an excerpt from my chapter about Chichen Itza from Time Traveled: Chichen Itza rose to power several hundred years earlier than Tulum, and it, too, owed its existence to the presence of water. However, unlike Tulum, Chichen Itza sat nowhere near a beach but instead resided inland between two large cenotes. We currentlyContinue reading “Chichen Itza”
Annual Read an Ebook Week
Hello, Readers! This is Read an Ebook Week! A week encouraging readers to pick up the digital device of their choice and download a new book to read. I’m excited to announce that my newest Memory Road Trip Series book will be available as part of a promotion on Smashwords to celebrate 2024 Read an EbookContinue reading “Annual Read an Ebook Week”
Cancun
This month’s retro photo album is called “Cancun, Jan 11 – Feb 15, 2007.” I used a terrible point-and-shoot camera back then and the pictures are of rather low quality, but I like looking back and seeing what I was trying to capture. I am fascinated by archaeological ruins. I love imagining what life must have beenContinue reading “Cancun”
Early Spring Blooms
Garden update: February 29, 2024 HAPPY LEAP DAY EVERYONE! Many of my plants are waking up from their winter slumbers. An aloe shooting up its flower stalk. Pomegranate tree waking up. Borage flower. Given how big the plant stalks are, it always surprises me when the flowers bloom so tiny. Euphorbia flowers. A pair ofContinue reading “Early Spring Blooms”
Goldfield, AZ
This video makes the place look super cheesy, which it is, but it’s admittedly a really a fun place to visit: There’s genuine history to be found here, and the photo opportunities are endless. Photos from this month’s retro photo album titled: Goldfield Feb 14, 2007—back when I went through a heavy sepia phase. I’m notContinue reading “Goldfield, AZ”
Daisy Time!
Garden update: February 19, 2024 The African Daisies survived the frost and have started to bloom. Spring is here in the Sonoran Desert suburbs! May these cheerful colors brighten your week! My books Memory Road Trip (e-book or paperback) and Time Traveled (e-book or paperback) are both available! You can also find them at most major international book sites.
Western Horses
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” -John Muir Photos from this month’s retro photo album titled: Goldfield Feb 14, 2007. My books Memory Road Trip (e-book or paperback) and Time Traveled (e-book or paperback) are both available! You can also find them at most major international book sites.
Krista Marson 