Lightfocus: Light Stories
If someone tells you a story, they are giving you a piece of their heart.
Avoid the Kitchen
with 5 Easy-to-Learn Techniques
If you've known me for very long, you know I don't like to cook. In fact, you could say I am an expert at staying out of the kitchen. It has taken me a few decades to hone my anti-culinary skills to perfection. Today I am going to share the highlights of my "Quick! Out of the Kitchen" strategy.
What really caught my attention was the word "dis". This word is not from the set of slang words used by my generation.
Exploring New Territory with Care
Take a hint from this experienced naturalist and carry along this Pocket Survival Kit.
First Steps in Discovering Nature
If you're new to spending time in nature, but want to be a good sport, here are a few easy steps you can take to overcome your fear of crawly things and really enjoy the great outdoors.
Geocaching — Treasure Hunt Now!
It's a great activity if you need an excuse to be out and about; even the younger kids will enjoy the adventure. And what a great way to teach your young ones some outdoor skills.
When I'm not stressed, the need for balance in my life is perfectly clear. When I am stressed, nothing is clear.
How did they get here from there?
If you were familiar with computers in 1980, you may remember the Osborne portable with its pre-DOS C/PM operating system, tiny built-in monitor, one or two 5-1/4 floppy drives. And lacking a hard drive. This was Will's first computer. (It had two floppy drives--top of the line!)
In Those Moments Before Waking
Will calls this Fragile Literature
It is probably less troublesome to learn through someone else's experience, so today we attempt to spread the word and bring you this important notice: What *Not* To Do In The Kitchen
Maricopa County, Arizona- Special Treats
A tried and true way of discovering the prime sites to visit in an area is to ask the local expert. Chuck (the Outdoor Guy) describes some not to be missed outdoor areas around Maricopa County. And does he know what he's talking about!
Popular folklore has it that Peter Minuit made his legendary purchase of Manhattan Island from the Lenape people living here in 1624.
Will's new "Bontrager CMS" (content management software) is in it's second Beta release, and Mari is really anxious to give it a trial. It seems like a good opportunity to give LightFocus a new look.
We had an opportunity to make a short visit to Quartzsite, AZ and we loved it. This is not your paved and tidy resort.
What I am about to tell you could be filed under the "Weird But True" category but I'll confess anyway: I don't mind cleaning house.
The Casa Grande National Monument
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves the remains of a farming village and the Great House (Casa Grande) of the ancient people now known as the Hohokam.
After enjoying the treasured warmth of winter in Arizona, April will roll around and the call to travel north will arise.