Fuel for the Fire
January 17, 2024
Christmas Day, I flew from Tucson to Peoria, IL. The plane was a smaller regional plane with two seats on each side. Next to me
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A blog by Elaine A. Powers and Guests
DIY Your Writing Retreat!
December 27, 2023
With the busyness of everyday life, I often find myself longing for a few days alone when I can immerse myself in putting words onto
What it Takes to Feed the Neighborhood (Wildlife)
November 13, 2023
Except in winter, I let my desert tortoises live outside in my backyard. They dig dens for refuge from the daytime heat and graze on
New (and Fascinating) Research on Rattlesnakes!
November 10, 2023
In my picture book, Don’t Make Me Rattle, I discuss some of the social behavior of rattlesnakes. People often think of them as solitary, aggressive
Not My Grackles!
November 5, 2023
On a recent trip, I immersed myself in a lunch of seafood nachos on a restaurant balcony overlooking the harbor in Punta Gorda, FL. I
Brumation Time!
October 30, 2023
The summer of 2023 was hotter than usual, even for Tucson in the Sonoran Desert, known for its ‘dry heat.’ Usually, around July and August,
