Author Archives: Krista Marson

The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

book review: The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work by Alain de Botton The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work by Alain de Botton is a unique exploration of the intricacies of various workplaces—a topic that is frequently discussed yet seldom chosen for a book. With his signature blend of philosophical insights and wit, de Botton takesContinue reading “The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work”

Twilight of the Twin Suns

I’m not a big science fiction reader, but I recently created my own short story after waking up one morning from a dream about living on a planet illuminated by two suns that never set. Twilight of the Twin Suns In the distant reaches of the cosmos lies the planet Solara, a world bathed inContinue reading “Twilight of the Twin Suns”

Parada del Sol

The Parada del Sol in Scottsdale, Arizona has been an Arizona tradition since 1953. For whatever reason, neither my husband nor I had attended it until this year. The beginning of the parade showcased a variety of horses, and our favorites were the dancing ones—especially the one that had a heart on its rear. NextContinue reading “Parada del Sol”

Blame Nader

I still, and forever will, Blame Ralph Nader for putting America in its current predicament. If he had not run as a third-party candidate, Al Gore would have likely become the 43rd president instead of George W. Bush, resulting in a very different America today. The 2000 election might not have been disputed if RalphContinue reading “Blame Nader”

Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition

book review: Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition by Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca published by Penguin Classics This slim book contains an incredible story. I’m glad I read the Penguin Classics version, as it provided a concise introduction explaining the background (which I appreciated). In 1526, a hurricane caused the Spanish Narváez expedition to shipwreckContinue reading “Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition”

Tucson Excursion

Whenever hubby and I are hankering for a quickie getaway, we usually take a little jaunt to Tucson. We live on the very southern edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area, and it’s easier for us to drive a little over an hour to Tucson than to traverse the entire valley to reach the freeway thatContinue reading “Tucson Excursion”

New Year, New Old Me

What I like most about starting a new year is how it resets my mindset. Every January 1 starts a new clock, giving all my past failures a fresh opportunity to become this year’s success story. As always, I begin the year with renewed confidence that this will be the year I successfully stick toContinue reading “New Year, New Old Me”

Secular Summit 2025

My husband and I attended our first Arizona Secular Summit on Saturday, January 4, which was held at the United Church of Christ Shadow Rock. The irony of hosting this event inside a church was not lost on anyone. We walked up to an insanely gorgeous building and were blown away by the view fromContinue reading “Secular Summit 2025”

Finding Our Tribe

Last night, my husband and I tried something different by attending the Festival of Pies organized by Secular AZ. It was great to be in a room full of like-minded people. We spent over an hour playing a trivia game while filling our bellies with delicious desserts and savory treats. I discovered this group atContinue reading “Finding Our Tribe”