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Travel back in time – Visiting the Petrified Forest

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

Imagine trees that lived millions of years ago were all on view to examine! One of the images at the top of this blog is just such a tree in the Petrified Forest National Park.  (It is orangy and multi-colored. Reboot/refresh this site if you’re not seeing the petrified tree at the top of this blog.) (more…)

Light Rail Adventures – Riding the Rails in Phoenix

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Despite the critics and naysayers, Phoenix, Arizona finally joined the modern world by developing and running a light rail, which debuted in late December, 2008.  Although I’m lucky that I don’t need to commute daily with the light rail, trying the rail sounded like fun! (more…)