Winter rain is Gentle, lyrical Settling in Creosote-scented like summer More mint-flavored as I sip herbal tea inside Winter rain is Welcomed Walked in, played…
Wildflowers spread wonderfully in my backyard this spring. My foot also suffered an injury mid-March. So I was especially thankful for the show of color…
When my 11-year-old gets up early and joins me on the back patio to read in the rain while I sip my coffee and watch…
Rain! Once again, desert rain revived my spirit and helped me to see life around me rebounding. Two Saturdays ago, spatters on my windshield both…
Breathe. Step outside. Get some fresh air. Let light in. For the second time in three winters, I was powerfully reminded this month how much…
Water, thank you! You helped gather kids from half a dozen families around a little tub of toys on a nearly-100-degree morning, to splash, giggle,…
“Can I show you my new babies?” I beckon my husband on the way out of the house. I proudly open the doors of my…
Fall is a time of transition. Over a season, hot turns to cold. The downpours of monsoon summer and the drizzles of winter sandwich multiple…
The trees are thirsty. The kids are restless. The day is young, and one that will heat up quickly. I turn the hose on a…