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Rest Stops and Cheroots

Celebrating Arizona

Release Date: 03/04/2025

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Celebrating Arizona

Lisa turns a gas stop into a mid-trip happy place, with a throwback rest story for dessert, and Julie gives us a reason to care about Motor Vehicle Department experiences. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to ) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection. Grab a...

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“Hollows and Wallows and Raven Rumbles” show art “Hollows and Wallows and Raven Rumbles”

Celebrating Arizona

Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to ) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection. Grab a favorite beverage and jump in – we’re Celebrating Arizona!Con Slobodchikoff  

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“One Alpine Cookie Shop” show art “One Alpine Cookie Shop”

Celebrating Arizona

Julie winds us around Mt. Lemmon, then Lisa finds sweetness in the memories of a valued resident in Flagstaff.

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“Spun on the Wheel of Time” show art “Spun on the Wheel of Time”

Celebrating Arizona

Lisa takes us to Arizona’s west coast for some mixed impressions, and Julie gives us reason to feel great about the future in Tucson with science students. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to ) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection. Grab a favorite beverage...

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“Equilibrium Goes Pretty Beige” show art “Equilibrium Goes Pretty Beige”

Celebrating Arizona

Julie escorts us across state lines to a vacation spot in California, then Lisa introduces us to a state treasure in the form of a person with incredible stories. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to ) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection. Grab a favorite...

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“Two Winterhavens” show art “Two Winterhavens”

Celebrating Arizona

Lisa takes us to a. Tucson dive bar with a link to a treasured song before Julie drives us a few miles to a 75-year beloved Tucson treasure that defines “community.” Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to ) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection. Grab a...

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“Linebacker Ballet” show art “Linebacker Ballet”

Celebrating Arizona

Julie introduces us to unexpected residents in a well-kept South Valley secret place, and Lisa to a beloved artist with deep roots and a great story. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to ) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection. Grab a favorite beverage and jump...

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“The cost per star is nominal” show art “The cost per star is nominal”

Celebrating Arizona

Lisa takes us to the sylvan splendor of Castle Hot Springs near Lake Pleasant, and Julie back to the see the Valley from the top of Piestewa Peak. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to ) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection. Grab a favorite beverage and jump in...

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“Picking broccoli Out of the Car” show art “Picking broccoli Out of the Car”

Celebrating Arizona

Lisa fondly recalls moments from the Monte Vista Hotel in Flagstaff (with a cliffhanger in the reading) before Julie brings us back south to Papago Park and Zoo in Phoenix. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to ) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection. Grab a...

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The Hills are alive…bam! show art The Hills are alive…bam!

Celebrating Arizona

Two Arizona roads: First a section of 89-A with Lisa finding stillness inside workdays, then 83 near Sonoita making Julie wonder how many people can’t believe their eyes. Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to ) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection. Grab a...

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Two Arizona writers who adore their state share travels to landmarks famous and obscure, with lots of impressions, insights and laughter along the way. 

Julie Morrison and Lisa Schnebly Heidinger each bring a weekly destination, and share something they wrote. Then there’s the question of the day that we encourage you to answer (write to [email protected]) and a bonus coffee mug of the day from Lisa’s huge Arizona collection.

Grab a favorite beverage and jump in – we’re Celebrating Arizona!