Tag Archives: outdoors

Shortest Swimming Session

Posted on February 25, 2013 by TheJessicaness

Today was the first day of the father-daughter road trip. Dad did some packing last night and I loaded the car this morning. We left after 8:00 am and soon realized we forgot to bring either of the tripods, his current … Continue reading →

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Whose Time Is It?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by TheJessicaness

An hour late or three hours late – well that depends on whose time we’re telling. My dad invited me back to Phoenix last week. I told him though I had received the first part of my Valentine’s Day gift I still had … Continue reading →

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Making Friends

Posted on November 24, 2012 by TheJessicaness

Today was great. I made it to Piestewa Peak early enough to find parking. I ate a banana and made my way to the trailhead. There are rock steps most of the way up the intense vertical climb. The view … Continue reading →

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The Day Before the Turkey

Posted on November 21, 2012 by TheJessicaness

I hit the snooze button this morning. My alarm went off four hours after I laid down; I wasn’t ready to get up. Some fruit for breakfast and I prepare for the morning hike at Thunderbird Park – boots and camera equal … Continue reading →

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Managing Mania

Posted on October 25, 2012 by TheJessicaness

The dogs were restless last night. There was plenty of wildlife making noise and the temperature was a warm 41 degrees. I get sleep between dogs stepping on my hair and/or bladder throughout the night. Hwy 58 has some spectacular … Continue reading →

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