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Prisoner of Hopes: a blog about Hopeful Living and Finding Adventure in the Everyday Things of Life

Dove of the Desert: Rural Road Trips

A beautiful church in the desert provides refuge for an Indian nation. I am moved by its elegance and authenticity.

May 16, 2026
Shinjuku: Travel Goals Japan

Walking in a new city is the best way to begin to understand its hidden mysteries.

May 14, 2026
Casa Grande: Rural Road Trips

It was supposed to be a road trip to visit lesser known national parks. But a government shut down causes to think even more outside the box. Local color saves the day.

May 8, 2026
The Takeshita Experience: Travel Goals Japan

This quirky, colorful shopping street must be experienced in order to truly appreciate it. A pet cafe stole my heart.

May 5, 2026
Tlaquepaque: Rural Road Trip Arizona

Tlaquepaque (tlock-ay-pick-ay) is a delightful and eclectic village of shops amid a historic looking adobe cluster of buildings.

May 5, 2026
Red Rock Hike: Rural Road Trip Arizona

But the song is as old as time. It is the language of life long love, a familiar duet performed among the red rocks. If you have been married for decades, you likely know the lyrics. Feel free to sing along.

May 3, 2026
Shibuya Surprises: Travel Goals Japan

The world’s largest pedestrian crossing and a loyal dog statue. Cute culture and pouring rain. Another Japanese adventure.

May 3, 2026
Verde to Tonto: Rural Road Trip

I wouldn’t call us aimless. But we have no plan other than to enjoy this beautiful weekend. The weather is perfect. Blue skies. Cool breeze. And we have a whole day ahead of us to enjoy whatever we can.

May 3, 2026
Animal Cafe Takes My Stress Away: Travel Goals Japan

In this post, I fall in love with Tokyo’s pet cafes.

April 30, 2026
Meiji Morning: Travel Goals

This morning I wake up with the sun. It is a mystery to me how my internal clock always knows sunrise. Even on the other side of the globe, I’m up at the first hint of dawn. Last night we arrived in Tokyo after nineteen hours of travel. Unsurprisingly, the boys are still fast asleep.…

April 28, 2026

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