The little church we attend in Kanab, Utah, recently lost its pastor. She announced one Sunday that she was leaving and the next Sunday was her last. It seemed rather abrupt compared to the extended leave-taking of United Methodists. She didn’t even stay to say goodbye to the congregation after the service. Because it seemed …
From September 2018
Nevada Northern Railway National Historic Landmark
When Tom and I visited Great Basin National Park, we intended to spend time hiking. Because of afternoon thunderstorms, however, we moved on to the town of Ely, Nevada. We had reservations at the La Quinta hotel in Ely, about 60 miles from Great Basin. We also wanted to visit the Nevada Northern Railway National …
Lehman Caves Tour at Great Basin National Park
While visiting Great Basin National Park, Tom and I took the Lehman Caves tour. We made a reservation online a couple of days before the tour. We signed up for the Grand Palace Tour, which is a 90 minute tour that runs five times a day during the summer. The tour is $11 per adult …
Great Basin National Park in Nevada
In an effort to fill my Passport book with stamps from national parks, Tom and I did an overnight trip to Great Basin National Park in Nevada. Sometimes Tom and I feel like we are living in the middle of nowhere, but Great Basin is really there. No cell service and no WiFi for 60 …
Warping the Loom for Weaving
Back in July I wrote about learning how to weave on the big loom here at Pipe Spring National Monument. Warping the loom under the direction of Ranger Sarah from Zion took four days. Of course, this included the time to repair the loom and get all the parts we needed. Pipe Spring Ranger Sarah, …
Pruned and Picked so We Can Grow
In John 15:1-8, Jesus talks about pruned branches. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, …
Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder
As you know, I like to read mysteries. I mostly read mysteries, but I occasionally delve into true-crime stories. I recently finished the book, “The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective” by Kate Summerscale. It is a true-crime detective story and much more. I have to …
Symphony of the Canyons in Kanab
When we first started working with Ranger Melonie, she mentioned that she had to go to symphony practice. As a person who has played in symphonies, I questioned Melonie about this. Melonie lives in Fredonia and has played in the Symphony of the Canyons since she was in High School. When she is home over …
Moqui Cave Tourist Attraction in Kanab
In an effort to see all the wonderful things in southern Utah and the Arizona Strip, Tom and I alternate weekends away with weekends exploring things close by. Moqui Cave is one of the things close by, because it is located just north of Kanab. Moqui Cave is the quintessential tourist attraction. Garth and Laura …
Locked Out of the RV with Tom Locked In
Last week I carried a couple of things from the RV out to the truck. I left Tom sitting on the couch, relaxing after a long day of hiking. I was looking forward to a shower – getting rid of the layer of dust, grit and sweat from the hike. But when I returned to …