By Alisha Brewer I remember when I was young digging in my mom’s flower bed one summer night. I had a pile of soil next to me that contained all of the worms that I found. As I continued my...
Category - Desert Dwellers
Shadows in the Sky
Fall has arrived! Can you feel it in the air? The mornings are cooler, festivals are happening, Halloween displays are up in...
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Gone with the Wind
Let’s get this straight, you saw the photo that goes along with this article and you still decided to read it? Kudos to you...
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Monsters in July
The monsters are out! Getting to see a Gila monster in the wild is quite a rare experience. But this time of year, spring through...
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Cardinal Conundrum
By Alisha Brewer If I asked you to close your eyes and picture a cardinal, could you do it? Now, if I asked you to describe a...
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Wildlife Watercooler Gossip
By Alisha Brewer We’ve all been told not to feed the wildlife. It’s good advice. Feeding wildlife increases their dependency on human handouts. It causes animals to lose their innate fear...
Bird Pancakes
By Alisha Brewer THUD! Ugh, that sound. That terrible sound whenever a bird slams into our window. Followed by my husband saying, “Bet it doesn’t have the guts to do that again...
Desert Dwellers: Let’s Talk Snakes
By Alisha Brewer Spring has sprung! As so many of us are out enjoying the sunshine and beautiful weather we become more likely to cross paths with some of the critters that we share our...
Desert Dwellers: HOOTenanny at Acacia Elementary School
By Alisha Brewer Jace hopped out of the car and started up the walkway to Acacia elementary school. He said hi to some friends that he passed and waved good morning to the principal who was...
Desert Dwellers: The Future Is Bright
By Alisha Brewer Valentine’s Day has always been my favorite holiday. When I tell someone this, it is sometimes followed by a snub nose, eye roll or little ‘pfff’ sound...
Desert Dwellers: Downy Doves and Snuggly Snakes
By Alisha Brewer Welcome 2021! Step outside and breathe it in. The air is crisp, cool and feels almost new doesn’t it? But, as I enjoy our winter air my nose starts to get that...
Desert Dwellers: The Season of Giving…Chicken Thighs?
By Alisha Brewer Well guys, we made it. Welcome to the final month of 2020; welcome to December. This is supposed to be the season to let our hearts be light, but how can we accomplish the...