Tahlequah, OK Float Trip
This past weekend I went on a float trip down the Illinois River with my USA Stars Jiu-jitsu family and some friends.
Colorado Springs, a Weekend Getaway
Last year my daughter and friend took a drive to Colorado Springs, CO; one of my most favorite places. During our weekend there, we visited Garden of the Gods (free), Pikes Peak (reasonably priced for great memories), and Cave of the Winds (really great prices, especially if you have kids!).
Magical Vienna
There are lots of things that fascinates me in this city. But most of all magic is what attracts me to come back over and over again.
My Little Big Rome
It took a year to feel that I am ready to tell a story about my journey to Rome. This city was never on my bucket list, and I have not thought about it at all for many years. I’ve never liked the history of this angry city, as I called it to myself. The…
Wichita Mountains: Back to the Oklahoma Hills
This past weekend, nine of us, mostly from our jiu-jitsu/judo gym in Moore, took an 11-mile (18 klicks) trek through the Wichita Mountains. At least three hikers were brand new to ever hiking! I kind think they kind of dug it. We arrived at the visitor center to take a quick bio break before heading to…
Saturday in Tahlequah on the Illinois River
This weekend my daughter and I took our first trip up to Tahlequah, OK to float on the Illinois River like so many Oklahomans before us – and it was a lot fun!
Dirty Little Latte Throwdown
My friend, Wendy, and I went to District House Coffee’s Dirty Little Latte Art Throwdown – a competition of latte art, TO THE DEATH! Okay, maybe not that last part, but it was a lot of fun.
Visiting Mount Scott
I have been to the Wichita Wildlife Refuge many times, but never made it up to Mt. Scott. Until today!
Washington University in St. Louis
My sister, daughter and I drove to St. Louis, Missouri from Oklahoma to visit the awesome, Washington State University in St. Louis (WUSTL). That school is so sweet.
Horseback Riding for the 2017 New Year
I left 2016 with some anxiety, just lingering worries; little thing after little thing building up into a giant emotional rainstorm. However, the New Year is a nice starting point to begin fresh again; even if it is technically just another day.
