I’m living in an off-grid home right now, out in the desert not far from the Mexican border. Very quiet and somewhat isolated.
There are animals staying there, including a half-bobcat who appears and disappears like a black eidolon, mostly at night. One of the three dogs is fit for long walks, so [...]
Looks like it might stick this time. Up in the mountains the ground is still soft in places from snowmelt, one of the springs along the Faulty Trail is now a creek with small waterfalls and gurgles, and the birds sound more sanguine. Hiked for miles up there and met one other hiker and [...]
Even though summer is over around here, the highs are still right around 100, and nature keeps taking advantage. The only sign that autumn is arriving is the yellowing of the ocotillos.
Here are a few samples from the past while, more in the Saguaro Summer 08 album.
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