Monday, February 22, 2010
We made our first visit to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show last year, and we had no idea how beautiful these Arabian horses were. As we were watching this year’s show, the announcer was instructing us that the Arabian horse is known for it distinctive head shape (it looks like a sea horse to me), its long flowing, high tail carriage, their high spirit, and their marble-hard bone structure.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
When this first piece finished, I was left with a stunning example of the professionalism, and the certain skill of these musicians. I was very impressed with the clarity, and oneness of sound during some of the lighting fast arpeggios displayed in the string section. A lesser orchestra would have made certain mud of these sections. Bravo!
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
We decided, having never been to a rodeo, that a rodeo might be a lot of fun. When we arrived, we were amazed to see these 40, 50, and even 60 year old men willingly riding bucking broncos, and most amazingly, torturing themselves on the back of a raging bull!
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Tubac, Arizona makes for a wonderful day trip from Phoenix, Arizona. Tubac is 45 minutes south of Tucson, sits on a beautiful valley floor that peers onto 10,000…
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Phoenix Day Trip – today we made a day trip to Tubac, and also visited nearby Tumacacori National Historical Park. Tubac is a popular Arizona destination because of…
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Thursday, February 11, 2010
You know you have gone to far when your wife, who comes from a long line of Roman Catholics, is looking for some holy water, a cross, or perhaps even a silver dagger to slay your momentary burst of frustration.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The Inn at 410, in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a most wonderful place to lie your head after a busy day of sightseeing in northern Arizona. This 1894 6,000 square foot mansion, built in the craftsman style, is sure to have every appointment that a discriminating traveler might expect.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
This weekend we will be attending The 62nd Annual Gold Rush Days Celebration & Rodeo in Wickenburg, Arizona. [Creative Commons photograph courtesy of Bill Gacey on Flickr]
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
This weekend we will be roaming down to Tubac, Arizona to check out the Tubac Festival of the Arts. [Note: Creative Commons Photograph from Cobalt123 on Flickr]
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
As we walked through the blanket draped over the doorway to keep the draft out, we found ourselves gazing upon a delightful diner with artwork from local artists on the walls, a mild smell that lets you know that you are in a building likely over 100 years old mixed with wondrous breakfast smells from the kitchen, and the beaming smile of Jennifer (pictured with Carol) our waitress.
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