Fire up the yerba mate!
Serendipity happens.
Imagine this: You’re sitting in a garden patio in the Sunnyslope suburb of Greater Phoenix. You can hear birds chirping in trees that provide a welcomed shade in Arizona’s notorious Valley of the Sun. You smile to yourself. This is not the region’s traditional cactus garden; it’s an unexpected oasis. You sip your yerba mate from a leather covered gourd and occasionally pour a little more hot water from your thermos so you can sipĀ – and smileĀ – some more. You’re at peace. Life is good.

Jim Worsham - is the author, editor, publisher, and owner of this blog. He resides in Long Beach, CA.