Fall In Sedona Happy First Day of Autumn!Hummingbird catching a "breakfast gnat"Those who have seen my Autumn and Fall posts in past years, know that the leaves do not change (generally) untill late October with peak color coming in November. Oak Creek Canyon under Midgley Bridge on Nov. 6thThe Autumnal Equinox is a moment in time.  It is when the sun crosses the celestial equator.  It is not an entire day.  The season changes as soon as the sun makes that crossover. So, even though we don't have color right now, here is a sample of what to expect. Japanese Maple Leaves on the Ground - DecemberWest Fork Trail - October 19th (This is the most popular trail during fall)Oack Creek Canyon - November 10thWishing all the "3 C's" of AutumnCozy ~ Colorful ~ Cool  09/23/2023

Summer is Ending...Image taken at the entrance of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge~ ~ ~ My Grandson - Tristan - 2017~ ~ ~ The Pleasent Days of Autumn Are Arriving... We hit 85º today with no humidity.  It was beautiful.~ ~ ~~ ~ ~Summer QuotesIt was that day when the end of summer intersects perfectly with the start of fall.~ ~ ~The crickets felt it was their duty to warn everybody that summertime cannot last forever.~ ~ ~“When summer gathers up her robes of glory, And, like a dream, glides away.”Sarah Helen Whitman~ ~ ~ And my favorite...“One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter.”Henry David Thoreau~ ~ ~Enjoy the beginning of Autumn 09/22/2023

Ahh, cool mornings are upon us in the desert!  This is the time of year when we take a collective sigh and start to spend more time outside.  The season starts to change, albeit slowly.  But the morning temperatures are now in the low 70's.  With low humidity, this is a welcome break from summer heat!  There are also some chores to be done!  Filtering/limiting the sun on south and west facing windows is key to stopping heat gain during hot summer months.  But it's dusty in the desert.   As temperatures drop, our air conditioners don't turn on at night since it's cooler outside at night.  You should see a drop in your electric bill.  But there are some things you can do to further reduce your energy bill.  When the daytime temperatures drop as well, it's time to remove those sunscreens a... 09/23/2023

Feature Image Above Thunder Mountain and Coffeepot Rock From Shadow Rock DriveEnjoying the Sedona Lifestyle is the name of my series for the Active Rain September Challenge, hosted by Dr. Paula McDonald and Kathy Streib.Enjoying the Sedona LifestylePart 3Why Do Visitors and Residents Enjoy the Sedona Climate All Year? 300 Days of Sunshine?Sedona Weather - Tracking "sunshine" as a statistic, was not easy. One has to be cognizant of the weather each and every day. To be accurate, this statistic needs to be recorded on a daily basis. My husband decided to take on this project for one year to see how accurate the claim was. Many areas that boast high tourism and lots of sunshine claim this statistic. But there was an inner curiosity to either prove or disprove the claim in Sedona. So the tr... 09/27/2023