Fly Girl in Training: The ultimate long cross country- Flying to Oshkosh!
The Cessna 182 tied down in Custer, South Dakota. On the first day of my long cross country to Oshkosh, I figured out …
10 reasons why you should visit the California State Fair, in photos
The aroma of caramel corn wafting through the morning air. Bleating sheep led by 4-H kids in crisp white uniforms. Food booths …
BLT pasta salad with cucumber, broccoli and avocado
Creamy pasta with bacon, tomato, cucumber, broccoli and avocado. Need a go-to summer BBQ salad that’s a cinch to make? Try this …
Fly Girl in Training: Flying solo for the first time
Flying solo for the first time at Yolo County Airport in a Cessna 172. I still can’t decide which experience was stranger–flying …
Fly Girl in Training: Getting the hang of landing the airplane
Another benefit to the 6 a.m. flying lesson–spectacular sunrises. “How’s six?” “In the a.m.?” I sputtered. When I said I was “free …
Project Green Thumbs: Tips, tricks and warnings for growing tomatoes
Want glorious tomatoes like mine? Try these tips and tricks learned from four years of failure. “One tomato. I will now consider …
Fly Girl in Training: Birthday av gas, wind corrections, and faux emergencies
Mr. T taught me how to use ground references to determine wind direction. For one faux emergency prep, we circled farm fields …
Fly Girl in Training: The four fundamentals, death grip optional
Decompressing after my first flying lesson with my fantastic instructor, Stan. We worked on the “four fundamentals” of flying, including turns, take-offs and landings. …
Flashback Friday #5
I walked back in time this week. Back to the days where lung-searing breezes and melt-your-soul temperatures were a daily experience. Ugh. …
Romance, burgers and bikes: How I love an early birthday surprise
“I want a cheeseburger!” I made the declaration last week, at approximately 11 p.m. while draped on Mr. T’s shoulder watching So …