Twenty years ago today you slipped away from us-silently, courageously, calmly. “I’ve had a lot of love,” you reacted three days earlier when the doctor shared the crude findings. “And I will see Daddy.” Only five years shy of your age then, I’m increasingly aware of your strength. You consistently gave, uncomplaining and unselfish. I … More Mother
Roadways and hillsides scream with yellow, orange and purple palettes.Bunnies forage along the verdant course curves.The Sweet Acacia is pungent with myriad yellow pompoms.Brilliant Beavertail blossoms grab our attention.Cha Cha Cherry and luminous Firecracker Penstemon astound.Red spikes emerge from the Aloe.Daily green growth on the bougainvillea and mesquite hint of more to come.Lavender and daisies … More On the Bright Side
In that moment, savoring, reveling, and taking in the accompanying menu and literature, we spied an upcoming club trip to Catalonia, Spain in June 2022. We were offered Albariño and Tempranillo, then, without pause, we joined Club Marimar and signed up for an adventure in Spain! … More Tasting Catalunya
Instilling doubtHindering democracyTouting fraudDisgracing AmericaSubverting humanityMocking disabilityGenerating fearIgnoring equalityCreating disharmonyDelegitimizing integritySpewing hatePerpetuating ignoranceUsing religionDefying valuesUndermining freedomPromoting racismEschewing decencyChampioning nationalismEliminating transparencyUncompromising egomaniaEspousing fascismUsurping powerDeriding moralityProhibiting opportunityWithholding aidDiscouraging free speechAdvancing elitismAccelerating the pandemicSpreading evilLacking awarenessBuilding wallsResisting scienceBlocking global unityImpeding communityElevating povertyInjecting bleachContesting truthSewing antagonism Seeding liesPulverizing self-respectServing selfSeizing rightsRaping the environmentTweeting nonsenseAvoiding questionPreying on weaknessPraising violenceEncouraging harassmentBullying uncontrollablyObserving … More About 45
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Was it the intimate grouping, the dreamy vista, the engaging executive chef or the delectable finish? YES. We gathered late afternoon on the patio of the Wickenburg Ranch tour center for the kick-off cooking class. This emerging community an hour plus northwest of Phoenix boasts low desert altitude and climate, homes which commune with dramatic surroundings, smashing golf, and residents looking for … More Simple Sensations
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