Out here in the Sonoran Desert, the land of five seasons, Spring is a short event running from February through April. Usually our Spring features a gentle warming trend that signals the end of our admittedly short and mild Winter. This year was a bit different as we experienced multiple rapid temperature swings over the [...]
With as busy a month as December was, it is no wonder that the time disappeared quick as a wink. Since it was the season, there were various holiday gatherings and celebrations mixed in with our house projects and work assignments along with a smattering of interesting short excursions. Tucson is so diverse that there [...]
It is that time of year again, when we say adieu to the departing year and anticipate a new one. Though 2009 was filled with ups and downs the moments that come to mind are those that were dear to our hearts: time shared with friends and family. Hiking with Brendan,bike riding with Aaron, Jenny, [...]
At first I doubted that we’d be able to drag ourselves away from our newly acquired property for a few months this summer. After all we are so excited about it and there is so much to do! But then something happened that encouraged us on our way: it got hot! Right around the first [...]
Finally, we have a chance to tell you why we’ve been in one place for so long. As many of you may know Lance and I have long dreamed of owning a spot of land where we could someday have a garden, chickens, and maybe even goats. A place where we would expand on our [...]
In an effort to attract public interest in Arizona’s many unique archaeological sites, March is Archaeology Month. Multiple locations across the state offer free special events designed to promote appreciation of the state’s irreplaceable treasures. One of the events that caught my attention was a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Western Archaeological and Conservation Center [...]
Pursuing our dreams, cherishing the journey. Lance and I recently heard of a contest where people were asked to sum up their lives in six word biographies1. Talk about a challenge! The above is our attempt at it. We found the exercise to be a good fit for this time of year as we look [...]
Our time in Tucson finally came to an end this past weekend. We arrived in Tucson last November with plans to stay a month. Our stay doubled in length twice, first to two months and then to four. It was really such an easy decision to keep extending our time; the winters are mild, we [...]
Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance—a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved. —Augusta E. Rundel The above quote rings quite true for us. During the holiday season our thoughts turn to our loved ones who mean so [...]
Our return to southern Arizona began with a quick stop at my Grandma’s house near Portal. She lives in a beautiful part of the state and the weather was lovely for our overnight stay, warm with a slight breeze. We were also able to visit with my Aunt Paula and her boyfriend Harry. It was [...]
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