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  • Cactus Corner #1

    Cactus Corner #1

    Welcome to Cactus Corner Post #1!  Since moving to Arizona, I have become fascinated with cacti.  Whether it is at the Desert Botanical Garden or out on a hike, I love to inspect each species and learn as much as I can about them.  I have been using the Field Guide to Cacti & Other… Read more

  • Visiting Presidential Libraries

    Visiting Presidential Libraries

    June 2022 I took a road trip from Phoenix to Knoxville, Iowa to attend the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Knoxville Raceway.  I don’t think my trips are necessarily book-themed, but I did buy some books along the way, so maybe they are (I will post about those book later)!  During my long… Read more

  • Books, Shopping, and Travel

    Books, Shopping, and Travel

    For me travel is inextricably tied to reading, but also to shopping local and learning something new.  I love a tour, whether on a trolley, a boat, or a double-decker bus.  I love museums and art galleries.  However, I am not limited entirely to nerdy travel – I have been whitewater rafting, horseback riding, wine… Read more

  • Introduction

    Introduction

    Welcome to Michelle Rambles!  Thank you for stopping by the blog!  You might be asking what I plan to ramble about, or where I plan to ramble to, and why you should read about any of it.  All good questions.  I plan to ramble about many things, with travel and books at the forefront.  I… Read more