The year was 1869 and it was a warm Spring day on the 10th of May. The Presidents of both the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads met at Promontory Point, near Ogden, Utah and placed the last railroad spike joining their two railroads and opening the first transcontinental rail line. Its construction was consideredContinue reading “East Meets West”
Author Archives: Belinda Taylor (Bel)
Flaming Gorge
Camping at Flaming Gorge and learning about Kokoanee Fishing.
Wet and Wild
I’m one of those individuals who always dreams of things I’d like to do and places to visit. Although I lived in Europe for seven years and experienced a great deal of travel during that time, one place I didn’t make it to was Ireland. It’s something I’ve long regretted as I fantasize about viewingContinue reading “Wet and Wild”
A Walk Through Time
Beginnings – As is the case of any story, there is always a beginning. As I pondered what that point in time would be for this series of posts, the obvious answer came to mind. Start at the beginning…. What is currently known as the City of Ogden, Utah started off about 38 to 24Continue reading “A Walk Through Time”
Odds and Ends
What does one do with a Rock Chuck? And more importantly, how do you get rid of it? As I’ve learned from experience, they are very tenacious creatures. It all started when Charlie decided it was time to uncover and clean our air conditioner as we approach the Summer months. Said air conditioner is locatedContinue reading “Odds and Ends”
To the Edge and Beyond (Our Grand Canyon Trip)
There are a few things in life that make you feel small and insignificant. One of those things is when you find yourself peering over the edge of the Grand Canyon into the great chasm carved over the millennia by a river. You realize the amazing power a single track of water can claim, creatingContinue reading “To the Edge and Beyond (Our Grand Canyon Trip)”
Adventurous Snowbird
During the months of January and February 2021 my husband and I resided in Mesquite, Nevada in an attempt to get away from the confines of Covid-19 and the colder weather of Utah. We hauled our side by side with us as well as numerous other items in our enclosed trailer as we envisioned fun-filledContinue reading “Adventurous Snowbird”
A Collection from the Wanderings of a Restless Mind
Why do some images remain in my mind forever while others have faded from my grasp? Some of the images that remain indelibly imprinted are of no consequence, but yet they remain. I recall the wind gently drifting through the aspen trees in the autumn. Stirring the bright golden and red hues, sunlight glisteningContinue reading “A Collection from the Wanderings of a Restless Mind”
Reflections of Love
Thoughts and feelings about the men in my life.
Life is an Adventure 