by Rita Hudgens | Nov 27, 2018
“You will never see an eagle of distinction flying low with pigeons of mediocrity.” – Onyi Anyado My friend Dave is a highly skilled professional photographer. So when he contacted me to see if we could do a photoshoot together, without any hesitation I jumped...
by Rita Hudgens | Apr 24, 2018
Tired, frustrated, over-worked and underpaid – these were words that often described my life as a young mom. Being a stay at home mom came with a unique set of emotional challenges. I liken it to pulling a little red wagon uphill. Life Journey As with all adventures,...
by Rita Hudgens | Mar 20, 2018
Barcelona, Spain The year was 1992 and I was glued to my television set anticipating the evening broadcast of the Summer Olympics from Barcelona, Spain. I had been waiting all day to see the 400-meter semi-finals. A close race was expected but no one predicted that...
by Rita Hudgens | Mar 6, 2018
My heart sank as I looked into my youngest son’s eyes. Rock was 5 at the time and had planned a spectacular performance. With expectation in his heart, he drew a blueprint for an elaborate theatre. As if looking for buried treasure, he went hunting in the alley and...
by Rita Hudgens | Feb 20, 2018
I was standing confidently on the edge of a very steep cliff overlooking the breathtaking Pacific Bay 80 feet below me. With adrenaline rushing through my body, my feet were firmly planted on the ledge between the famous two cliffs in Acapulco, Mexico known as La...
by Rita Hudgens | Feb 6, 2018
Landlocked I hate to admit this to you but it’s true. There is one day out of the year I know in advance that I am going to have a bad attitude. It may sound trite but it involves an annual event here in Phoenix where I live; it’s The Arizona Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon....