Take Me Out to the Ballgame by Rick Smith
March 28, 2018 By Rick Smith It wasn’t the smell of just the Asian food from the row ahead of us that was distracting. But combined with the fumes of beer-yesterday’s beer, as in hangover fumes – from the row behind us, our focus on the game gave-way temporarily to a vortex of olfactory voodoo. But wait – it’s Spring Training. Not to worry. That’s why we’re here. Closeness, intimacy, fun in...
Judy’s Friendly “Art for Land’s Sake” Photos
By Judy Conklin This year the Desert Foothills Land Trust opened its “It’s Art for Land’s Sake” contest on February 19th. The opening reception was held on March 8th. The event was held to promote the conservation of land and wildlife. Judges reviewed all entries and selected those that would be displayed and sold as part of an exhibition that was held at the Desert Foothills Library from March 8th through...
Amen Corner by Rick Smith
April 24, 2019 By Rick Smit An adventure of a lifetime is something worth thinking about. There is, of course, our own lifetime adventure – we’re right in the middle of that one. But then, there are the lifetimes of others – those who came before or after us or right about the same time we did. Lifetime adventures share one thing in common: all have a beginning and an end. Individual journeys overlap, and time is...
Cheap Nutrition
By Marilyn Schletzer If you thought good nutrition was expensive, think again. Here are ten of the most affordable foods on the market today: Oats Canned tuna fish Fresh leafy greens Dried beans and lentils Pasta Brown rice Frozen vegetables Yogurt Eggs Peanut butter and jelly And I think we all recognize some of those same foods from lists we’ve seen of the best nutritional sources available. We can eat right AND save money!...
Ladies From the Wild Wooly West by J. Douglas Hinds
Ladies From the Wild Wooly West By J. Douglas Hinds She came out of that saddle Like a startled old bird With a loud piercing scream And a four-letter word Then she finally hit ground With a sickening thud When the dust cleared away She was covered with blood I ain’t believin’ my eyes The old wrangler said As she lay there a bleeding With a gash in her head I told ya hang on Or you’re liable to fall As she got to her...
Desert Les At Large: Scottsdale Street Quizeroo
Want to impress fellow travelers with your knowledge of the origins of Scottsdale street names? Get started and take this 7-question quiz. Howdie Pardner, Yup. It’s good to see you again. Desert Les is back. Not because them Peak readers demanded it but because the fool editor told Desert Les to fill this here white space with interestin’ doings. Well, thought Desert Les, it’s summer and them snowbirds has left these parts....
The Rescue
By Rick Smith At first sight we were instantly alarmed. “Oh, no,” my wife expressed with subdued panic. There, in the middle of a busy neighborhood street, was a lost dog, and he was obviously confused and uncertain. Wandering in and out of the two lanes of traffic, cars and trucks stopped from both directions to yield. “Oh, my God, he’s going to get hit,” my wife foresaw as her panic-tone went up a...
Seeing & Doing: A, Norway
If you live here in Scottsdale, you’ll have to fly a bit and drive King Olav’s Road to the very end to reach A. However, after looking at these photographs, you might want to put the village of A, population 150, at the top of your bucket list. A, pronounced “Awe”, is a village in the municipality of Moskenes in Nordland County, Norway. As you can see on the map below, it’s located towards the southern...
Desert Les At Large – Western Road Trip Video & Photos
August 31, 2019 By Desert Les Featured video by Laurel Strohmeyer Howdie Pardner, Yup. It’s good to see you again. Desert Les is back. Not because them Peak readers demanded it but because the fool editor told Desert Les to fill this here white space with interestin’ doings in time for Labor Day readin’. Well, Desert Les’ story tank was runnin’ on empty when he was saved at the bell by video-film contributor Laurel...
Your Pets and the Desert by Howard Myers
Your Pets and the Desert Originally published in a A Peek at the Peak, March 2010 Issue By Howard Myers The upper Sonoran Desert where we live is a wonderful place; however, it does present some challenges for pets. With some simple precautions, your pet can enjoy a long and happy life in the Valley. Heat and Water Perhaps the most obvious problem is the oppressive heat. As difficult as it is for us, it is that much more...
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