Join us on our new Culture Travels Podcast at 10 am EST on Friday July 9th, 2021 as Texas Canadian Melissa Drake teaches us how to make Breakfast tacos in the style of her hometown of Austin, Texas. For those of you that would like to join us virtually in the live studio audience on Fireside Chat, you can gain access via an iPhone or iPad with the VIP link below: ... … [Read more...]
Protesting Perspective – June 2020 Black Lives Matter Protests
Living in downtown Phoenix, Arizona I have witnessed and participated in the local Black Lives Matter protests that have marched right by my apartment building. I am only one individual, but offering up my protesting perspective may offer something other than what the mainstream media is showcasing. Like so many others, I was shook by the video of George Floyd's fatal … [Read more...]
Tacotopia – Silly Fun Popping Up Across the United States
An Unexpected Bit of Pre-Dinner Fun ... Sometimes the best fun is the 'out of the blue' completely unplanned kind. My family and I went to the Tempe Market Place in Phoenix, Arizona for Korean BBQ at Gen. The wait was going to be an hour and a half but we wanted it so bad that we accepted the challenge to keep ourselves busy. When we turned around we saw an astonishing … [Read more...]
Interactive Art at Wonderspaces and the Lavatory Museum in Phoenix, Arizona
The essence of art in galleries has started to change, to adapt to a more modern crowd. I recently visited two places in Arizona that have done away with the "No photos of the art!", and the "Don't touch the art!" gallery rules. I have to say, it is such a joy to explore interactive art and be playful! Both Wonderspaces, within the Scottsdale Fashion Square, and the Lavatory … [Read more...]
Hiking Camelback Mountain
I can see this beautiful mountain range from my apartment and have been longing to get to the top. The high heat of the Phoenix, Arizona summers halted me, but patience paid off and a perfect January day served as the best for hiking Camelback Mountain! As with any hike, make sure you are supplied with plenty of water, sunscreen and fuel (food). This one definitely … [Read more...]
