Dogtoberfest costume contest winners In a specialty store in Gilbert, the checkout clerk heard I was from Globe, stopped her work, and incredulously asked, “Why?”  As we talked,…… Read more “Globetrotting: Fall Events”

Freshly picked apricots, peppers, onions, and garlic; local honey; homemade bread, jams, and cookies; plants and flowers; and handcrafted soaps from locally grown ingredients… these are but a…… Read more “Globetrotting: Farmer’s Market”

I have been blessed with two phenomenal nieces.  These young women are poised and articulate, intelligent and compassionate, creative and hard-working, grounded and well-rounded.  They have merciful souls that…… Read more “Impressive Teens”

The Old Dominion Mine and the copper it produced were the main reasons for the development of the Globe/Miami region and the primary reason Globe was the…… Read more “Globetrotting: Old Dominion Historic Mine Park”

The Globe-Miami communities are blessed by our proximity to our neighbors, the San Carlos Apache people.  I was privileged to serve the Apache people for almost 20 years…… Read more “Globetrotting: St. Charles Catholic Church”

“Local Author Publishes Murder Mystery”, Arizona Silverbelt article, 5/8/19 Unwitting Accomplice, a murder mystery by local author T. W. Wilshire, is available now for purchase from the…… Read more “Unwitting Accomplice”

If you look up “best things to do in Globe” on TripAdvisor, the #1 recommendation is to drive the Salt River Canyon.  While I wish the top choice…… Read more “Globetrotting: Salt River Canyon”

If you are traveling to the Globe/Miami area with your pup, here is a Globe Miami Times article with lots of resources to make your trip more…… Read more “Globetrotting: 7 tips for Happy Dogs in Globe/Miami”

“Wow!  Globe is actually more than just Mexican restaurants.” This innocuous statement by a friend was the final push I needed to launch this column exploring the wonders, activities,…… Read more “Globetrotting: Historic Downtown”

Timber’s dad was looking for his tennis ball flinger, Angel’s mom was currying her coat, and Roxie and Maggie’s dads were talking about the new water bowl. Muffin’s…… Read more “Globetrotting: Dog Park”