I often take one photo and then play around with the lighting on my computer. Before long, I’ve got several versions and can’t decide which one I like best. It’s interesting how even the subtlest changes in the lighting make a huge difference: But then I sometimes go all out and change absolutely everything: Or….Continue reading “How Post-Processing Changes a Photo”
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Copper Queen Mine Tour
One of my favorite things to do in Arizona is go on The Copper Queen Mine tour in Bisbee. In the early 1900s, this was the most productive copper mine in Arizona. While copper mining declined in the area in the 1930s and 1940s, the Copper Queen continued to be mined by the open-pit processContinue reading “Copper Queen Mine Tour”
Desert Spring
It’s spring here in the Sonoran Desert. Here are some photos I snapped at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. Enjoy your day! 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.
Secular Day at the Capitol
I don’t trust American politics. We are slowly losing our federal system, and soon, everything could be left up to the states—many of which might adopt draconian measures. Fees are increasing, and rights are being stripped away. Public schools and libraries may eventually close, and extremist school boards could dictate education. Women are losing controlContinue reading “Secular Day at the Capitol”
Arizona Indian Festival
A photo journey of Basket and Apache dancers. 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.
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”
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”
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”
No More Garden Salads For Me
It’s official. I’ve finally given up on growing salad greens in the desert. This year was the absolute worst. It stayed too hot for too long this October. I usually harvest my first batch of salad greens by the end of November. However, I had nothing growing this year, and it wasn’t for a lackContinue reading “No More Garden Salads For Me”
