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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier July 24, 2026July 25, 2026

Happy Saturday, friends! We have had so much rain here in Arizona’s White Mountains and I am not complaining one bit. After two very dry winters, every soaking rain feels like a gift, helping replenish the forest and reducing the risk of devastating wildfires. At our high elevation, the afternoon thunderstorms have been spectacular, with…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier June 5, 2026June 6, 2026

Happy 1st weekend in June! In just the last few days, summer has officially arrived in Phoenix. Triple-digit temperatures are here and forecasted for the coming week. Even though we know it’s inevitable every year, the high heat always seems to catch us a bit by surprise. Needless to say, our plans to escape to…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier May 16, 2026May 17, 2026

This past week was one of those full and happy stretches that began with a marvelous Mother’s Day and somehow ended with a freshly painted hen house. Funny how a week can feel quiet in the moment, yet when I meander for this post, I am reminded how much goodness fills the days here at…

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

It is such a beautiful morning as I sit down to write this. However, our lovely spring weather will be giving way to the first hot temperatures next week and already, I am hearing groaning and moaning as I travel around town. As if the heat sneaks up on us every year! It’s coming, folks….

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Saturday Meanderings
ByMary Crozier March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

After a few hot days, cooler weather-and our typical springtime in Phoenix- is back! Thankfully. I’m not quite ready for heat yet. I love having the windows open, the fresh air drifting through the house, and that sweet orange blossom scent floating through the neighborhood. Thank you for being here this morning and welcome to…

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