• As the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the robins. The more northern tribes knew this Moon as the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter; or the Full Crust Moon, because the snow cover becomes crusted…

I know what you’re thinking…and you’re wrong. The desert this time of year is full of surprises and special, fleeting moments. The wildflowers are always somewhere between absolutely gorgeous or completely desiccated. It’s a constant struggle for life. A little rain and life is good. A couple of hot days and it’s over before it…