What plant? ...must be damaged to reproduce? ...needs a moth to make seeds? ...is a home and a restaurant for birds? ...continues to house and feed reptiles and insects after it dies? It's the tree of life - the Joshua tree. And... I'm grateful Matt can find my Duke games wherever we are.
Month: February 2026
Palm Springs
A favorite hangout for locals and celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and Bob Hope, Sherman's Deli & Bakery is also a favorite of ours when traveling through Palm Springs. In addition to owning several restaurants and businesses in Palm Springs, Sherman Harris' generosity helped numerous organizations. My favorite tidbit about … Continue reading Palm Springs
The Living Desert Zoo – Palm Desert
The Living Desert Zoo, a nonprofit organization, relies on donations to continue caring for the more than 600 animals in their care, support 80 conservation projects as well as to help them continue to educate and inspire the next generation.
Borrego Springs
There’s something very special about Borrego Springs, CA. Located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, there are no stoplights in this small desert town (2020 population of 3,073)... also recognized as an International Dark Sky Community. I was introduced to the area when my father-in-law started spending the winter season in Borrego Springs. Matt and … Continue reading Borrego Springs
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
We saw the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at a MCAS Cherry Point air show a few years ago and it was great! But, standing at the end of the runway at NAF El Centro watching them practice for a few hours was epic!! As the diamond formation took off over our heads, the wake turbulence … Continue reading U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Stevens Pack 