There’s something special about a downpour in the desert. It’s a rare occurrence here. So, when it happens, we revel in it. We dance in it. We soak it up (pardon the pun.) Rain in Vegas is special. It doesn’t happen often. Rain in Vegas reminds us of the rarities in life… those moments that […]
Categories: Personal, Photography, Vegas Evolve • Tags: Desert, Life, Meaning, Philosophy, Photography, Rain, Self-help, Vegas, Vegas Lifestyle
The year is about halfway over. Perhaps, this isn’t news to you. But, I am sitting here right now with my mouth wide open, trying to answer the following question: How did I let that sneak right past me, and just NOW realize it?
Categories: Personal, Vegas Evolve • Tags: Enlightenment, Life, Lifestyle, Meaning, Memories
West Fork Trail, according to reviewers on Yelp, is one of the most popular hikes in the Sedona, Arizona area. “Family-friendly,” “fu**ing beautiful,” and “best hike in Sedona” are among the many praises given by Yelpers. All of that along with it being supposedly “dog-friendly” motivated us to select West Fork Trail as our first […]
Categories: Personal, Vegas Evolve • Tags: Adventure, Family, hiking, Lifestyle, Travel, Vacations
This is the first post in a multi-post series about our recent vacation to beautiful Sedona. It begins with our first trip stop – Sedona Dog Park. After a four and a half hour drive with absolutely no breaks, Sadie and Harvey (our dogs) were ecstatic to run around and play–leash-free–at the sandy dog park.
Categories: Personal, Vegas Evolve • Tags: Adventure, Desert, Dogs, Sedona
Last Sunday, March 23rd marked the one year anniversary of my father’s death. It was one damn difficult day to say the least. I don’t think I adequately prepared myself for just how challenging that day would be, or the days following. This whole week has been filled with melancholic self-loathing. Year one of grief […]
Categories: Personal, Vegas Evolve • Tags: Family, Life, Meaning, Self-help
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You’ll Go! It isn’t every day that you leave […]
Categories: Personal, Photography, Vegas Evolve • Tags: Adventure, Business, Enlightenment, Goal-Setting, Life, Photography, Self-help, Vegas Lifestyle
Finding What Works January 2014 played into my theme of “open and ready” by bringing opportunities to live it. I did things that scared me, but reminded myself that my desires are bigger than my fears. (In fact, it’s an affirmation that I will continue to chant quietly to myself: My desires are bigger than […]
Categories: Personal, Vegas Evolve • Tags: Enlightenment, Goal-Setting, Life, Lifestyle, Meaning, Self-help
Small Habits Lead to Big Changes We make a lot of excuses for not making the necessary changes in our life. Some of the most common are: I don’t have the time, I don’t have the money, I tried it before and it didn’t work, I just don’t have the energy right now… and the list […]
Categories: Personal, Vegas Evolve • Tags: Enlightenment, Goal-Setting, Life, Lifestyle, Philosophy
Be grateful for what is, instead of focusing on what isn’t. It’s quite easy to get caught up in keeping tabs on what’s lacking in our lives. And far more difficult to stop and give thanks to the Universe for what’s present.
Categories: Personal, Vegas Evolve • Tags: Enlightenment, Life, Lifestyle, Meaning, Philosophy, Self-help