” an incredible historical fiction … a full-belly satisfying feast” A sprawling family saga spanning the 1840s to 2012, The Son … More
Author: Melissa Crytzer Fry
Desert Diversity, Saguaro Style
Those of us who feasted on a diet of Looney Tunes and Doritos each Saturday morning as children probably grew … More
Nectar Thieves In The Night
The first few times it happened in 2008, it was a mystery. We’d awake to the hummingbird feeder completely drained … More
Visitors @ My Window
I have cats. So, when I heard a “thud” at the window, I assumed it was one of my furry … More
Invisible Desert Dwellers
Desert dwellers are accustomed to the monsoon season and the rain it ushers in, a glass of water raised to … More
Unexpectedly, A Mighty Mite
My goal yesterday, when I set out with my friend and hiking buddy Kathy, was to show her a secret … More
Javelina Encounter
This morning, as I am concluding my daily jog, I come up over a little hill – pushing myself to … More
The Nature of Nature
As bipedal, thinking creatures, we seem to crave order. Predictability and patterns alleviate apprehension for most and help us get … More
A Second Mother To Nature
Mother Nature has seen it all! But sometimes we can’t help wondering if she needs a back up too. … More