Acacia Parker

Being an Arizonan is funny; I’m ready for the summer to be over as soon as those high temperatures hit, but once the cold comes (the true 30 degree kind of cold), I’m ready for that heat again.

Being an Arizonan is funny; I’m ready for the summer to be over as soon as those high temperatures hit, but once the cold comes (the true 30 degree kind of cold), I’m ready for that heat again.

There seems to be a few constants around this time of year and it has to do with the fact winter is finally upon us, which means mentally and physically I have gone into semi-hibernation.

Well, it’s official. 2024 is coming to an end, and it appears we’ve pushed well in to the 10,000+ intake range (the super official number will be given in the next blog, since we’re still taking in animals for the remainder of the day).

Every year, I tell myself I’m going to start shopping for the holiday in November so I’m done in December and all that’s needed is to wrap. Well, like most every year before this, that definitely didn’t happen.

My oh my, we made it! We’re in the home stretch; Thanksgiving has come and gone and now we’re on to more glorious holidays.

I find it funny that, as I get older, I’m more inclined to host events like Thanksgiving. Thirteen years ago there was no way you could convince me to cook for 15+ people at any given time.

Finally! We made it! Jacket weather is upon us, and with it, a little bit of much needed rain. I was happy to sit outside with my new pups to enjoy it, too.

For anyone who knows me well, they know I am not a huge fan of shopping. I’m not good at perusing—I want to get in, get my stuff, and leave. It’s mostly the reason I online shop now.

It’s usually the theme that, once October hits, the rest of the year goes by in the blink of an eye.

The cooler morning weather is not just well deserved, it also means that our Orphan Care season has come to a close and our rehabilitation side is slowing down.

I know I’ve been a broken record this year in talking about taking time off to explore the world and get back to nature.

I know I may talk a lot of ‘smack’ about Phoenix and our heat and this insane weather we’ve been having (90+ days of over 100 degrees?! Where are we!)

I’m not sure about any of you, but 2024 seems to be flying by faster than a hummingbird looking for nectar (you’re welcome for that visual!).