It’s not very often I decide to do a shout out for someone, but I decided to make the exception for a very dear friend of mine who has been nothing but good to me and those around her. I may have mentioned her before in previous posts, not that I’d remember, but she is […]
It is surprisingly common for people to take advantage of time off by traveling to familiar destinations rather than opting to explore a new place. This makes sense to some degree, as an unfamiliar locale may require more advance planning and may even seem a bit less comfortable upon arrival, but it is undeniably foolhardy […]
Being born and raised in Utah, I never thought much of how awesome my state was. I’m not sure if anyone really takes too much pride in their state, except Texans, but after doing a little research on what makes Utah so special, I discovered a few interesting bits of information that were enough to […]
Lately I’ve been getting a few questions about my blog and what it’s all about. Some readers have said, “I visited the Jody Rookstool [dotcom] site and read a few of your posts, but I had trouble grasping what the theme or main idea of the blog focused on or if there was a main […]
There are many things that are commonly associated with Texas, but most are surprised to learn that the Lone Star State is quickly becoming home to countless art communities. The state’s massive size and its penchant for hospitality has been drawing artists from many of the more traditional locales, with transplants from Greenwich Village to […]
I’m excited to announce that the book “Top 12 Places to Visit in Texas” which I have been working on for countless amounts of time has finally made it out to the public and can be found on Amazon! This book will serve you as a guide around the Great Lone Star state that is […]
You don’t normally equate Utah with adventure but I have changed my mind after a visit. The National Parks are amazing and the Salt Flats are a must see. The travel from South Dakota to Las Vegas was planned to just travel through Utah. We stopped near Arches National Park for the night and decided […]
Even though my name is fairly common, the way my parents came up with my beautiful moniker is actually quite unusual. My parents had agreed that if they had a boy, they would name him “Joseph,” after my father’s favorite baseball player, Joe DiMaggio. If they had a girl, they decided that they would go […]
My husband David and I have been married for over 10 years now, and we have known each other for close to 15. I am a native of the Northeast, but David grew up right here in Utah and we both agree that there is no reason for us to ever live anyplace else. We […]
I was recently very fortunate to be able to sit down with Dana Sibilsky, a woman whose work I admire very much. Dana has a website that I have been following for quite some time now, and the quality and originality of her creations has made quite an impression on me. I have only recently […]
