Welcome to Tails, Tales, Adventures, Oh, My!

A blog by Elaine A. Powers and Guests

A treasure chest half-buried in the sand of a desert.

Desert Treasures

This fall, I’ve been enjoying the splash of yellow in my yard. Most of the plants are dried and faded, sandy tan like the desert

Read More »
A barrel cactus crowned with rows of bright yellow fruits.

Cacti Tasting Notes

With the winter rains, the barrel cacti were particularly plump this spring. The common name is the fishhook barrel cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii). This barrel-shaped cactus

Read More »
Lyric Power Publishing, LLC
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.