With 330 days of annual sunshine, Scottsdale is perfect for outdoor activities.
Sweeney Asks the Locals: Julie Cohn
Mr. TWS and I are loving getting to know our new community in the Valley of the Sun. There is so much for residents and visitors to see and do in Phoenix Metro, Scottsdale, and many other nearby places. I’ve always believed that the best way to get to know a place is by asking the locals. Here are some great tips by Phoenix blogger and writer Julie Cohn.
First Impressions: Sanctuary on Camelback Resort and Spa
As new residents of the Valley of the Sun with a home in Scottsdale, Arizona we are eager to learn about the great places and activities in our new community and surrounding area. We’ve been pleasantly surprised that there is so much to see and do! Recently, we got a glimpse of the beautiful Sanctuary on Camelback Resort and Spa in nearby Paradise Valley. Take a look.
The Sweeneys in Scottsdale Part Two
Scenes of Scottsdale on Instagram Mr. TWS and I are finally settled in at our new home and loving it here in Scottsdale. We’ve been enjoying the sights, activities, and places of our new hometown and have much more exploration to do. It’s easy for us to see why Scottsdale is…
Celebrating Unity at Native Trails in Scottsdale
I remember butterflies. A snake coiled up in the desert. Birds surround you.
— Derrick Suwaima Davis
The simple words of Derrick Suwaima Davis of the Hopi and Choctaw Nations describe inspirations from his youth that were his calling to dance.
The Sweeneys in Scottsdale
Mr. TWS and I have been pretty quiet on the blog recently, but our personal lives have been bustling with activity and new adventures. For the past few months, we’ve been immersed in preparing for and beginning a new chapter in our lives by relocating from the San Francisco Bay Area to Scottsdale, Arizona.
By the Time I Got to Phoenix
By the time I got to Phoenix, the car was covered in dust from blowing desert sands and highway construction. I was a bit dusty myself. I was also hungry — traveling always whets my appetite. And I was happy. Road trips make me smile, and arriving at a place where I’ll be visiting loved ones makes me smile, too.
The Heat Was Hot: My Desert Road Trip
So with “A Horse With No Name” and other favorites loaded on my iPod, I took off on a short solo road trip from San Francisco to Phoenix, Arizona.