Exploring the simple pleasures in life.
After many years of effort, I have found that the key to true happiness comes with learning to enjoy the simple pleasures in life. It’s in the awesome feeling that you have when the garden is full of beautiful banana peppers. It comes from spending time with the people you love and sharing fantastic adventures with them. This Uncomplicated Life is my way of sharing my journey into finding and enjoying the simple pleasures.
Simple and Delicious Cornbread
I made cornbread from scratch for the first time. Other than one minor hiccup, it turned out nicely.
Monahans Sandhills and Marfa’s Mystery Lights
The next part of our adventure took us to Monahans Sandhills and Marfa's Mystery Lights. They were fantastic.
Guadalupe Mountains and the Grand Conjunction
After leaving California, we visited the Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad Caverns before witnessing the grand conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn.
My Banana Bread Experiment
I made banana bread with some modifications to use ingredients I had on hand. It turned out better than I expected.
A Week in Felicity
We stopped in Felicity, California for a week before heading further east. We made some great discoveries while we were there.
Military Maneuvers on the Pacific Coast Highway
It was time to get out of California. We took the Pacific Coast Highway to enjoy the view on our way out. We enjoyed the military maneuvers on the ocean.
The Salton Sea and an Avocado Grove
We spent a few days on the Salton Sea before heading west to the Avocado Acres Apartment.
Joshua Tree National Park
After two weeks in quarantine, we set out to explore Joshua Tree National Park.
Palm Desert Disc Golf Course
Playing Palm Desert Disc Golf Course was a great way to spend the afternoon.
Quarantine In California
We had a two-week quarantine in California before we could start to explore. Chiriaco Summit was the perfect place to do it.
Chiriaco Summit – An Oasis In The Desert
When we arrived in California, we found Chiriaco Summit. It was an oasis in the desert with everything we needed for our quarantine.
A Petrified Forest and a Fantastic Canyon
We explored Petrified Forest National Park and then took an amazing drive through Salt River Canyon before heading to California.
Ray’s BBQ Shack Review
Ray's BBQ Shack ended up being a wonderful place to grab lunch after exploring Petrified Forest National Park.
Painted Desert and Petroglyphs
The views in the Painted Desert at Petrified Forest National Park were spectacular. Add the petroglyphs and some wildlife, and the day was glorious.
A Beautiful and Harrowing Journey
After two weeks on the road, it was time to return to Colorado. The drive was beautiful, but also scary.