Rutabaga or Swede? A Tale of the “Baggy Root”
March 26, 2026
My local grocery store often offers bags of discounted produce, and I am always on the hunt for healthy treats for my reptiles. Recently, I
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Celebrating Arizona Wine Month from the Saddle
March 4, 2026
I’ve noticed a wonderful trend lately: my calendar is filling up with spring festivals, and almost all of them seem to involve wine. At first,
The Sonoran Desert’s Most Ruthless Residents
February 25, 2026
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of seeing one of my short stories published in the Tucson Sisters in Crime (TSinC) anthology, Trouble
Finding My Rhythm: Is My Poetry “Light” or “Informing”?
February 19, 2026
I try to have a new book ready in time for the annual Tucson Festival of Books, but behind the scenes of my science-based picture
Breathing in the Awe: The Long Journey to National Park Status
February 12, 2026
The chorus I sing with, the Tucson Masterworks Chorale (TMC), is premiering a very special work this spring. Our Artistic Director, Luke Diamond, has embarked
Celebrating Community and Creativity at the Chicano Art Festival
February 4, 2026
This past January, I had the distinct honor of being invited by Diego, the organizer of the Chicano Art Festival: Celebrating Chicano Creativity, to participate
