New Name, New Focus
This year marks the 8th year I have been blogging and the blog has definitely evolved along the way. When you first start a blog, everyone says to define your niche for your readers. Defining that niche is a process, a pathway of sorts to get to a certain point in time. Why a Name Change? Some would say that it is crazy to change … Continue reading New Name, New Focus
Pearl Harbor: At Peace
A serene memorial at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu in Hawaii is placed over the lost souls of the USS Arizona. I visited the memorial some time ago on a family vacation and the experience has always stayed with me. On the morning of December 7, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Army launched an aerial attack on Pearl Harbor, a United States naval base. … Continue reading Pearl Harbor: At Peace
Mount Rushmore Marvels
Looking for a beautiful part of the country to travel to?? Keystone, South Dakota is your place to go complete with a visit to Mount Rushmore!! We drove to South Dakota from the Midwest which was a 14 hour trip. We made our way to South Dakota through the Badlands and stopped in Wall, South Dakota. We stopped there on the advice of my parents … Continue reading Mount Rushmore Marvels
The Mystery of Monticello
The surprise at Monticello is the vast spread of land surrounding the mansion and all it has to offer! Monticello is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and this monument is worth the trip!! Monticello is the home of Thomas Jefferson who is better remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the United States. Monticello is an architectural and agricultural … Continue reading The Mystery of Monticello
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What A Pain
WARNING: Very realistic pictures. Might turn your stomach! I am so beyond excited to be back blogging again! I have been away for almost 3 months due to having two carpal tunnel surgeries and recovery! This blog describes that experience in order to help someone going through the same struggle, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is very common and nearly 3 million cases happen per year. It … Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: What A Pain
Hoover Dam-Dam It’s Amazing
One fall we took a trip to the Southwest and after our trip to the Grand Canyon, we made a stop at the Hoover Dam. So glad that we did!! For those of you that are a little far from the history books, let’s start with a little history before we talk about why to visit! What is the Hoover Dam? As the Southwest was … Continue reading Hoover Dam-Dam It’s Amazing