I've been thinking about taking my yoga practice to the next level for a while, but it was difficult to decide to actually pursue teacher training. There are many reasons not to do things, and those are the thoughts that pop into your head when faced with change. But I had to focus on the reasons why I want to do this. I was able to adjust my work schedule for the fall and find a way to pay for the program, so time and money were no longer ... Read the Post...
Family-friendly Vegas on a budget
Vegas is often seen as a party and gambling hub, but it can also be a family-friendly vacation destination. It's easy to spend big bucks there, but free and low-cost things abound as well. A recent family trip reminded me that you can keep both kids and adults entertained in Sin City.Things to do ideas:Visit the fountains and Conservatory at Bellagio. The Fountain show was recently voted TripAdvisor's top U.S. attraction. Circus shows, ... Read the Post...
Hoover Dam and Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
We checked out the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge and Hoover Dam on the drive home from Las Vegas. Hoover Dam has changed a lot since my childhood road trips to Las Vegas with family (There's the addition of the bridge and the security checkpoint and the closure of the old highway that once led to Phoenix). I remember being amused by the time change as the car drove over the dam into Nevada. The dam was as massive and impressive as ... Read the Post...
Dude Fire memorial and Zane Grey cabin in Payson
I recently stopped by the Dude Fire statue outside of the Rim Country Museum and next to the Zane Grey Cabin and Museum in Payson. It honors the six firefighters killed in the Dude Fire of 1990, as well as three people killed in three other wildfires. The next day after our visit, another tragedy occurred: 19 firefighters were killed in Yarnell. It's a reminder of the danger wildland firefighters constantly face. The original Zane Grey cabin ... Read the Post...
