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....
by Rita Hudgens | Jan 22, 2018
Yesterday, after my workout, I stopped by Chipotle to grab a quick lunch. Sitting at the table next to me was a family of 4: a mom, dad, and their two kids. The boy was around 9 years old and the girl was slightly older – she looked to be about 12. The parents...
by Rita Hudgens | Jan 9, 2018
As I was walking my dog through the neighborhood the other day, my eyes were drawn to a row of trees whose leaves had just turned a beautiful shade of gold. Witnessing fall colors is a rare site in the deserts of Phoenix. We usually have to travel to higher elevations...
by Rita Hudgens | Jan 2, 2018
Although I am not a history buff by any means, I do love the stories of history; the tales that unfold in real people and how they have impacted our world today intrigues me. Years ago, when I homeschooled my kids, the favorite part of my day was after lunch when we...
by Rita Hudgens | Dec 21, 2017
Perhaps it was the early morning workout in a new city or maybe I was having a blonde moment. Either way, I was stuck in a parking lot exit terminal at the Garden Walk in Anaheim, California after finishing up a workout. I was trying to insert my ticket into the...
