My Emotional Outlet

By: Nyri H Rhodes
blogging, education, emotional health, Photography, Uncategorized, , 10 Comments on My Emotional Outlet

Yesterday someone asked me what satisfaction I get out of blogging when the goal of most bloggers is social media status and temporary internet fame. I thought about it for a while and asked myself the same question, what satisfaction do I get out of blogging? The answer is simple, yet complicated, blogging is an…

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I’m Unnerved is nominated for the Liebster Award

By: Nyri H Rhodes
Travel8 Comments on I’m Unnerved is nominated for the Liebster Award

Thank you, Outosego, for your wonderful gesture to nominate Nyri H Rhodes for the Liebster Award. Your kindness and feedback have been a source of continued inspiration to continue this journey. Your blog is : https://outosego.com/blog 11 facts about me : 1. I love books, buying books, reading books and the feel of books, no matter…

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Desert Botanical Garden

By: Nyri H Rhodes
Arizona, Culture, education, food, Photography, Travel3 Comments on Desert Botanical Garden

One never thinks of the desert as a place where you would enjoy or even find a botanical garden, well The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix awaits. Not only is the garden full of surprises, it has information along each trail about the plants you are seeing, and how they grow and thrive in such…

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Now Let’s Hike

By: Nyri H Rhodes
Arizona, Culture, education, Grand Canyon, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized3 Comments on Now Let’s Hike

Ok. Now that the kiddies have been settled and watered, everyone has gone to the bathroom, sunscreen and bug spray applied, its time to actually get out and enjoy the hike. The El Tovar trail provides options for all types of hikers, it also provides a smoother path to accommodate wheelchairs and also strollers. This…

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Before You Hit The Trail!

By: Nyri H Rhodes
Arizona, education, Grand Canyon, Photography, Travel, Uncategorized5 Comments on Before You Hit The Trail!

Visiting national parks is a great way to spend your summer days. There is nothing better than the great outdoors to improve your mental health, enrich friendships, and spend uninterrupted quality time with your family. Before you get in the car and take the drive, here are a few tips that can save you a…

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Arizona Loading

By: Nyri H Rhodes
Arizona, Culture, education, Grand Canyon, Photography, Travel, UncategorizedLeave a Comment on Arizona Loading

I planned to be organized, intentional, focused and write little blurbs summarizing each day. Though my intentions were genuine, the reality is that it didn’t always happen. First of all I was simply not prepared for the beauty of Arizona. I thought it would be hot, dry, brown, and the real beauty would be seen…

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Simple Expressions of Gratitude 💕

By: Nyri H Rhodes
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Homelessness has a way of making you feel guilty, not sure why but it does. Something about seeing people on the side of the road, in the heat, asking for money or food is disturbing. How are they staying hydrated? How do they cool off? Do they have a family? You ask yourself all these…

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What The Pho Phoenix!

By: Nyri H Rhodes
food, pho, Photography, Travel, UncategorizedLeave a Comment on What The Pho Phoenix!

Who would think temperatures in the hundreds would welcome a hot steaming, spicy, sour bowl of Pho? The weather in Phoenix has me reminiscing on the summer I spent in Egypt 10 years ago. The sun is simply spectacular but your skin sizzles as temperatures peak in the early evening upwards of 110 degrees. As…

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