Sampling the Best of the Big Apple: The Secret to NYC Pastrami and Rye
June 11, 2026
One of the culinary delights I sought on my recent visit to Manhattan was a pastrami on rye sandwich. A real New York pastrami on
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Practicing My Way to Carnegie Hall
June 4, 2026
“How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice.” That is exactly what I’ve been doing! In mid-June, I will be joining the Arizona
Finding the Perfect Collective Noun for Your Blogs
May 28, 2026
I have a lot of fun with collective nouns. When I am reading from my book Don’t Call Me Turtle, I always stop and ask
The Unfair Practice of Body Shaming Reptiles
May 21, 2026
Not only do some people feel the need to body shame other humans, but some also feel compelled to body shame reptiles as well! Really?!
Solving a High-Country Mystery
May 15, 2026
I was recently up at a friend’s cabin in Overgaard for some horseback riding. On previous trips, my morning feeding routine was usually greeted by
Stand Your Ground: A Wild Encounter in Heber
May 1, 2026
Stand Your Ground: A Wild Encounter in Heber My friend Gerry and I were riding our geldings through a canyon in Heber, Arizona. It’s a
