<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:blogger='http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd="http://schemas.google.com/g/2005" xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805</id><updated>2024-11-01T00:35:47.933-07:00</updated><category term="Marana"/><category term="driving in Tucson"/><category term="Tucson"/><category term="Arizona"/><category term="AZstarnet contest"/><category term="charity"/><category term="health care"/><category term="homes for sale Tucson"/><category term="3 bedroom homes for sale"/><category term="AZ"/><category term="Active Adult Community"/><category term="Homes for sale in Tucson"/><category term="Meritage"/><category term="Oro Valley"/><category term="Road rage"/><category 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inclined"/><category term="painting"/><category term="peace"/><category term="perspective"/><category term="pet peeves"/><category term="police"/><category term="poor"/><category term="poor food"/><category term="poor service"/><category term="positive"/><category term="produce"/><category term="quality"/><category term="recession"/><category term="recycling"/><category term="reflection"/><category term="relationships"/><category term="restaurant"/><category term="road construction"/><category term="rural"/><category term="saltwater pool"/><category term="seasoning"/><category term="shelter"/><category term="shooting"/><category term="short sales"/><category term="small town"/><category term="snail-mail advertising"/><category term="snake bite"/><category term="snakes"/><category term="snowbirds"/><category term="spring"/><category term="stress"/><category term="sunsets"/><category term="taking care of yourself"/><category term="technology"/><category term="teen icons"/><category term="thankful"/><category term="thanks"/><category term="trivia"/><category term="twitter"/><category term="unemployment"/><category term="university district"/><category term="upbeat"/><category term="visiting with family"/><category term="volunteer"/><category term="workmanship"/><category term="workplace"/><title type='text'>LIFE in TUCSON</title><subtitle type='html'>&lt;a href=&quot;http://activerain.com/blogs/swdeserthomes&quot;&gt;Homes for sale in Tucson&lt;/a&gt; As a home buyer or home seller, you need someone &quot;present&quot; in your transaction,  possessing loyalty, communication skills, expertise, ethics and follow-through.  We all say we have those qualities! Talk to several real estate agents before making a decision. Work with the professional that works with and for you.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default?redirect=false'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25&amp;redirect=false'/><author><name>Cara</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08670168997142542736</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>63</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-6076645549452485988</id><published>2014-03-21T12:00:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2014-03-21T12:00:20.897-07:00</updated><title type='text'>3 Bedroom Ranch on Almost an Acre! Private Residence at 440 Via Encino, Rio Rico</title><summary type="text">
&amp;nbsp;3 Bedroom Ranch on Almost an Acre! Private Residence at 440 Via Encino, Rio Rico

Looking to get away from it all and absorb the majesty of mountains and ravine views from every window?&amp;nbsp; Look no further than this affordable, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home.&amp;nbsp; Just under 1800 square feet and move in ready at $119,000

You can see more information here!
Homes For Sale Rio Rico AZ .94-440 Via</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/6076645549452485988/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/6076645549452485988' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/6076645549452485988'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/6076645549452485988'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2014/03/3-bedroom-ranch-on-almost-acre-private.html' title='3 Bedroom Ranch on Almost an Acre! Private Residence at 440 Via Encino, Rio Rico'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWNWa5ArBRTPS3veuWMjNciAMqMe8rfmqa8jqStlrvdb42hy735-vF8Z3iSmtLiwGE2URmBFS_HPFS5Mfb4lNVWZGVArJeArVH40BLP9YtWmvnuzx2tKa7440C_9Wt9VSrM-iyK63F44/s72-c/IMG_3197.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-7578030714744702158</id><published>2014-02-20T07:55:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2014-02-20T07:55:26.389-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Active Adult Community"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="pool"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Saddlebrooke"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Santa Fe"/><title type='text'>Santa Fe With Pool in Active Adult Community NW Tucson</title><summary type="text">

2003 MONTANA Model in Saddlebrooke, NW Tucson For Sale

Are you interested in the Tucson area&amp;nbsp;Active Adult Lifestyle?&amp;nbsp; SaddleBrooke might be the community for you.&amp;nbsp; This bustling community nestles in the&amp;nbsp;foothills of the Santa Catalinas -&amp;nbsp;Panoramic views provide a daily backdrop to the&amp;nbsp; ridges of red-tiled roofs of the homes that live in their shadow.

Imagine </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/7578030714744702158/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/7578030714744702158' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/7578030714744702158'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/7578030714744702158'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2014/02/santa-fe-with-pool-in-active-adult.html' title='Santa Fe With Pool in Active Adult Community NW Tucson'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total><georss:featurename>Saddlebrooke, AZ, USA</georss:featurename><georss:point>32.538294854966843 -110.86224066093564</georss:point><georss:box>32.531601854966844 -110.87232566093564 32.544987854966841 -110.85215566093564</georss:box></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-8516115356332459635</id><published>2014-01-31T20:27:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2014-01-31T20:27:29.094-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="credit repair"/><title type='text'>Is Credit Repair Assistance Needed For Your Home Ownership Dreams?</title><summary type="text">Is Credit Repair Assistance Needed For Your Home Ownership Dreams?





I went to a fascinating lunch n learn meeting today, courtesy of Sun Street Mortgage and Mike Jones, who brought in Mr. Chris Kumerow, Regional Account Manager for Continental Credit.

Just a few highlights from the meeting:


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Three Bedroom + Den Energy Star GREEN Home for Sale: &amp;nbsp;

12941 N Fox Hollow Drive Marana, AZ 85653 

Your chance to own an energy efficient home, built in 2009!&amp;nbsp; This three bedroom home offers a versatile, open floor plan with den, laundry room, great room and eat in kitchen!




In addition, upgraded flooring, cabinets, gas stove and stainless steel </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/4020285405684694575/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/4020285405684694575' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/4020285405684694575'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/4020285405684694575'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2014/01/three-bedroom-den-energy-star-green.html' title='Three Bedroom + Den Energy Star GREEN Home for Sale in Marana, AZ'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicsG-LUPM6ZyViIp74jKMKWEccIc_Fq8SO3Vvanc8jEFdgYKcd_BOjq6uQysN9nmNo3UCeFSfqwIK32ESuiU1msDc3vzvy3zjWYTJXcQ7C4eizrMaq2VblvDuL6MhQc0zSXbb7tsYea7s/s72-c/Front3.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-428057714297146861</id><published>2014-01-24T09:21:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2014-01-24T09:21:30.667-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Eclectic Cafe in East Tucson Charms Again!</title><summary type="text">Eclectic Cafe in East Tucson Charms Again!

I don&#39;t get over to the east side on a regular basis, but when I do, I try to pop into this Tucson Original Eatery to enjoy some of my favorites.




Yesterday&#39;s visit was no exception.&amp;nbsp; I stopped in at 4:05 and the door was held open for me.&amp;nbsp; A waiter brought me a menu immediately, ice tea about 2 minutes later, and my favorite menu item....</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/428057714297146861/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/428057714297146861' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/428057714297146861'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/428057714297146861'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2014/01/eclectic-cafe-in-east-tucson-charms.html' title='Eclectic Cafe in East Tucson Charms Again!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOTzn1PjtrPaml0lMfDJAqSHI4M6e6hb5ZZNyC-qVT6dFT7CDXPWyW2Oxc-Ire8JQfb2syZUW6NXxv009ByT6yFxKmKHIlkscrRxZSyFqQS77EYst0yBKJv9xI64Su6llFA9W5Q0NSwE/s72-c/eclectic1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-4291125477334763973</id><published>2014-01-13T11:10:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2014-01-13T11:37:40.328-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Home Values are Rising in the Tucson Area</title><summary type="text">Home Values are Rising in the Tucson Area




Below are some highlights from the December Residential Sales Statistics on the Tucson Area Realtors Multiple Listing Site:

Total Sales Volume has increased 17.39% in December, 2013 from from November 2013, and has also increased 21.83% since December 2012.&amp;nbsp;

The Average Sales Price is up over 5.5% from November 2012.

Listings continued to drop</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/4291125477334763973/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/4291125477334763973' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/4291125477334763973'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/4291125477334763973'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2014/01/home-values-are-rising-in-tucson-area.html' title='Home Values are Rising in the Tucson Area'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_uHs6xzkPm2xHfbcFdUtKqcMnXNZeQUDLc1gEYbm5nGIbHczD1n-S3iUbem5wZ6IH85mrynvjIecTP_LSIceDea44sXbr4MkhJ2t2dbkwPbRTWqzjMC_zTOe0MvfsqhZFp7A1m5Iqtls/s72-c/KitchenMainN1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-3023797432718512300</id><published>2013-10-19T08:13:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2013-10-19T08:17:00.912-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Open Houses This Weekend October 19-20 1-4 SW Tucson 3 Bedroom Remodel  $159900</title><summary type="text">Open Houses This Weekend October 19-20 1-4 SW Tucson 3 Bedroom Remodel&amp;nbsp; $159900

Must see to appreciate this charming remodel.&amp;nbsp; So many upgrades and enhancements!











New heating and cooling 5 ton unit, with new registers including soffits, duct work, and venting to family room and laundry room


New kitchen and master bath cabinets and tops


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It was an honor seeing my brother recognized in a respectful and lovely ceremony held last Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington.

We drove through immaculate grounds to our service site.







Servicemen from several branches were there to greet the attendees.



The service began with a bugler </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/6519089695504697010/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/6519089695504697010' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/6519089695504697010'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/6519089695504697010'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2013/08/military-memorial-at-tahoma-national.html' title='Military Memorial at Tahoma National Cemetery in Washington '/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArTcnfTMfQeyEdgszlWK3gByv6q8IxVSNSMf0CNVYuKiekAUAg8385-pwA-BcuKZNF7m3frcWiyyM5MS4k9lWAC6isAKh_JoEwg9XYQDNAcnQya4dXEgGUY4vDOFERSZmgPh0Qe8OPbA/s72-c/IMG_2187.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-5417870974822860392</id><published>2013-07-01T08:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2013-07-01T08:13:44.763-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="4 bedroom home for sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="energy efficient"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="green"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Marana"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Meritage"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="saltwater pool"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Skyranch"/><title type='text'>Energy Efficient Living in your New Skyranch 4 Bedroom Home for Sale</title><summary type="text">
Energy Efficient Living in your New Skyranch 4 Bedroom Home for Sale















Looking for an environmentally smart home with enhanced construction, insulation, and finishing details?

This 2010 Meritage Home features so many Green features!&amp;nbsp;



Low
VOC paints, finishes (more on VOC paint here), EPA watersense faucets, showers, (EPA website) &amp;nbsp;irrigation controller,
energy star </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/5417870974822860392/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/5417870974822860392' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/5417870974822860392'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/5417870974822860392'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2013/07/energy-efficient-living-in-your-new.html' title='Energy Efficient Living in your New Skyranch 4 Bedroom Home for Sale'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6-XxfmzDSVjoLiA6lWsYhA0lXyM75xpfXtUpTn5oAFjxGDjhFqqIOT_9QKiBTB3hDpM3BGv6Bxz41jvmVa2SBVCQAznHk2-MSPvTowrRowaxCjGGssa3zK7vJNRphzdaAmFj6cFn4TM/s72-c/Kitchen1.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-985103918023993969</id><published>2012-12-22T07:48:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-12-22T07:48:14.690-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="3 bedroom homes for sale"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="community living"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Gladden Farms"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Marana"/><title type='text'>Homes for Sale In Gladden Farms, Marana AZ</title><summary type="text">









Scenic Gladden Farms, Marana AZ, is located about 20 miles north of downtown Tucson, a few minutes drive west of I-10 and Tangerine Farms Road. Tangerine Farms Road connects with Tangerine Road at I-10. &amp;nbsp;(Intersection of I-10 and Tangerine)&amp;nbsp;

Residents and visitors enjoy a short 5 minute drive along beautifully maintained medians, spacious bike lanes, and cultivated walkways. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/985103918023993969/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/985103918023993969' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/985103918023993969'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/985103918023993969'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/12/homes-for-sale-in-gladden-farms-marana.html' title='Homes for Sale In Gladden Farms, Marana AZ'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLpyG5y32qPueKjKk633eO0OCDK7vWmfTEiMtKisIwzJyi7RqaZM7ZjCHb6S2sYJwVDws3QiHeCAIj6SjsxLeolnhurG98cVSUenANjph9t5BoKHx5qE0HItiLbCpL5d-ILuQHtCfPpo/s72-c/IMG_2578.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total><georss:featurename>Marana, AZ, USA</georss:featurename><georss:point>32.433294910654141 -111.20635986328125</georss:point><georss:box>32.406491410654141 -111.24670036328125 32.46009841065414 -111.16601936328125</georss:box></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-1206043984142974235</id><published>2012-11-21T07:56:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2012-11-21T07:56:52.775-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Upcoming 2012 Marana and Gladden Farms Events</title><summary type="text">

Upcoming 2012 Marana and Gladden Farms Events









Movie in the Park at Gladden Farms

December 7, 2012 6:00 movie start

Stonegate Park

Showing: &amp;nbsp;Elf

Provided: &amp;nbsp;Free hot chocolate and popcorn. &amp;nbsp;Bring your chairs and blankets for a great evening under the stars!



Holiday Display Contest at Gladden Farms

The HOA is taking votes for the best decorated homes in Gladden </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/1206043984142974235/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/1206043984142974235' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/1206043984142974235'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/1206043984142974235'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/11/upcoming-2012-marana-and-gladden-farms.html' title='Upcoming 2012 Marana and Gladden Farms Events'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQQYa-w16AlExxmzFv60LIuH0ucp34fBuYtXAuD-GFzHDdDxq9wbAyK21qENmumfZyrvMP4Ml6sAVHzrwamBbJ-2sFGw5Bmsc4oYrbS9J9BRsgVbd0O1TOUbPcQQpdTDKAYexuYKsCb4/s72-c/IMG_2581.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-3615028549972044601</id><published>2012-11-18T09:29:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2012-11-18T17:58:28.917-07:00</updated><title type='text'>2031 N Meteorite Trail, Sun City Oro Valley Active Adult Community Home</title><summary type="text">2031 N Meteorite: Click to see lots of photos!

Welcome home to this well-loved Santa Cruz model located in beautiful, Sun City Oro Valley. &amp;nbsp;This is an active adult community with most residents 45+, and no permanent guests under 19.

The home is loaded with&amp;nbsp;distinctive features from the wood flooring, remodeled and updated
kitchen, to backyard laden with citrus. You&#39;ll enjoy the open </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/3615028549972044601/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/3615028549972044601' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/3615028549972044601'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/3615028549972044601'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/11/2031-n-meteorite-trail-sun-city-oro.html' title='2031 N Meteorite Trail, Sun City Oro Valley Active Adult Community Home'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWhkLIcDyWdYfoqEpexrvvKJeSgxig5MVfTfZao2DbJ6S_4i6OjbEYa2YxJfqMJwl365ZDMy2ZVGN6tZh6VX96JqcTI0s8_PmcrDDFEDtvDG7sm7xvMz6Wt_2xoHKVvVWWOmlCXBU5Vs/s72-c/IMG_0549.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-1232716702933261178</id><published>2012-11-06T06:38:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2012-11-06T06:38:52.641-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="email advertising"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="snail-mail advertising"/><title type='text'>Snail Mail or Email - What&#39;s in Your Business Plan?</title><summary type="text">

Snail Mail or Email - What&#39;s in Your Business Plan?



We get a LOT of junk mail.&amp;nbsp;
Our in-boxes are filled with spam and flyers and advertisements on a
daily basis. For those of us more techno-savvy- there are filters and
auto-generated disbursement into folders, but the general public - well we get
it all in one plain online mailbox.







And then there&#39;s the good ole US Mail.&amp;nbsp; Our</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/1232716702933261178/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/1232716702933261178' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/1232716702933261178'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/1232716702933261178'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/11/snail-mail-or-email-whats-in-your.html' title='Snail Mail or Email - What&#39;s in Your Business Plan?'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjotZE1XHG_n6vhQ5ZQNhP_68PueVkTtIW37PQgFjuJhrJpDF6x0DfoFDJn3shyxviCvoZcI3vVjVHfxlTp7FyoQimxYsxKz3aSn_Lhfqj7SYcwP15RFYf6QU0ijwowvW_kxbE53h3wFaw/s72-c/yield.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-8568138486887077925</id><published>2012-06-04T07:41:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2012-06-04T07:41:42.013-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type="text">

Tohono Chul - Things to Do in Tucson, AZ





Have you discovered Tohono Chul Park, just off Ina and Oracle? &amp;nbsp;A real-life oasis - hidden in the middle of stores, shopping, restaurants and retail buildings - it&#39;s your desert escape for serenity and rejuvenation.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;



Wondering what IS Tohono Chul?&amp;nbsp; Tohono Chul is a botanical garden where &quot;nature, art, and culture connect&quot;. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/8568138486887077925/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/8568138486887077925' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/8568138486887077925'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/8568138486887077925'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/06/tohono-chul-things-to-do-in-tucson-az.html' title=''/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3604344817_018b043471_t.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-3201723827016746724</id><published>2012-05-24T16:20:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2012-05-24T16:21:57.826-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type="text">Ever Have One of Those Days...







...when you just need a cat nap???

</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/3201723827016746724/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/3201723827016746724' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/3201723827016746724'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/3201723827016746724'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/05/ever-have-one-of-those-days.html' title=''/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWPNIVY0wCIYVrhTv3QVZcJUklTStbha1gcKNtj1HcXSVDqDUtVNXuEcIV7o4W9xiLa_jb-Jkjc3EAiODKmoT0PclF1LWUFJq0KECovlZ_PNhrLhS5BunVXs6_3kCWw5SSe2DaTz_gQEQ/s72-c/CatNap.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-5420765313827374846</id><published>2012-05-22T06:46:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2012-05-22T06:46:23.252-07:00</updated><title type='text'></title><summary type="text">

Looking for Horse Property for Sale in Tucson, AZ???



This 1975 ranch has it all. &amp;nbsp;Three bedroom, two bath property offers custom touches and home comfort.

Sprawling ranch on 4.77 acres provides basics and so much more for your beloved horses.

Imagine driving down the lane of your new home:



Panoramic views of&amp;nbsp;the Catalina &amp;amp; Tucson Mountains on a huge private lot at&amp;nbsp;end</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/5420765313827374846/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/5420765313827374846' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/5420765313827374846'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/5420765313827374846'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/05/looking-for-horse-property-for-sale-in.html' title=''/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-542452015064484036</id><published>2012-05-22T06:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-05-22T06:44:24.471-07:00</updated><title type='text'>To Mound or Not to Mound</title><summary type="text">


To Mound or Not to Mound

Our &quot;builder&quot; landscapes in and around Gladden Farms are pretty boring.  Our yards are rock (ok...crushed stone) and a basic slope away from the house.  Then the builders endeavored to put several small bushes in too confining of a space so that when they grew, the yard would be overcome.  Top that with some kind of fast growing tree filled with thorns.  Then, times </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/542452015064484036/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/542452015064484036' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/542452015064484036'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/542452015064484036'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/05/to-mound-or-not-to-mound.html' title='To Mound or Not to Mound'/><author><name>Cara</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08670168997142542736</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOVeVP0gaLbMvCcRdG-c_ovqu5W5bHrtcui25Ug7B_jhaseL6mJYmBJHxFedkPHqhYZpU7qeoTn0TjCDo8ae1ZiGz2TTGx1DlqxyjBC5xQqygUuXsnh5GJLXrhJA3mRJ0yi0MSH8V1is/s72-c/IMG_3767.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-2381352607839333791</id><published>2012-04-25T07:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-04-25T07:31:18.298-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Tucson, AZ - It&#39;s a Dry Heat - Come See For Yourself!!</title><summary type="text">

Tucson, AZ - It&#39;s a Dry Heat - Come See For Yourself!!







It&#39;s April in Tucson, Arizona and the weather is fine.&amp;nbsp; No really, it&amp;nbsp;is.&amp;nbsp; It&#39;s cooled down to 91 degrees already at 10 p.m.!&amp;nbsp; And remember, little or no humidity...it&#39;s a dry heat. &amp;nbsp;



The weather-folk warned us last week that coming weekend time, we would most likely be hitting triple digits. &amp;nbsp;</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/2381352607839333791/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/2381352607839333791' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/2381352607839333791'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/2381352607839333791'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/04/tucson-az-its-dry-heat-come-see-for.html' title='Tucson, AZ - It&#39;s a Dry Heat - Come See For Yourself!!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMjdN54t1MERIpypNLrJFLpIO6UXGyIFvAgkn2Sf8j-XnLZluKwNCoKcY9BVQCGWf9QAKt3m-euEA8Esao9FgQMXTneV7Tgb9Gl2MSLJljryo-vccrft3Te3qxH-KBtj5bEghQ17YRdgA/s72-c/IMG_8936.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-8594533289110966369</id><published>2012-04-16T07:46:00.006-07:00</published><updated>2012-04-16T08:36:25.946-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Active Adult Community"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="homes for sale Tucson"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Marana"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Sunflower"/><title type='text'>Buying an Active Adult Community Home in Marana, AZ:  Sunflower</title><summary type="text">Buying an Active Adult Community Home in Marana, AZ:  SunflowerNestled under the tip of the Tucson Mountains near Saguaro National Park, you&#39;ll find the quiet community of Sunflower. This active adult community includes ten different floor plans within its 967 homes.   Driving into Sunflower, you immediately notice the immaculate yards, well-maintained native landscaping and common grounds.  Lush</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/8594533289110966369/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/8594533289110966369' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/8594533289110966369'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/8594533289110966369'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/04/buying-active-adult-community-home-in.html' title='Buying an Active Adult Community Home in Marana, AZ:  Sunflower'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHI7vaxsl_FIf8ccBPet1OxLevCxJOHvLPxj73GP_BKudACxk0k-FPxXihkPdv8aftsarbWw9dKnN7q1iALfLkz6oMj9fNBt2Ke3MOOf7YHXlOPwFlbrQvC42xL7PWZYw0WzqPT5wDXA8/s72-c/IMG_6756a.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-9035001156164831109</id><published>2012-03-28T09:05:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2012-03-28T09:20:49.458-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="AZ desert"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Rattlesnakes"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="snake bite"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Tucson"/><title type='text'>It&#39;s About that Rattlesnake Time Again!</title><summary type="text">Temperatures are rising and the birds and bugs are waking up.  Along with those familiar critters are the species no one wants to get too up close and personal with....Rattlesnakes.Rattlesnakes in the Tucson, AZ desert can be as close as your back yard.  Did you know they can climb walls?  Paints a freaky picture, doesn&#39;t it.Here&#39;s the thing...unlike on SCI/FI cable, rattlesnakes don&#39;t stalk you.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/9035001156164831109/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/9035001156164831109' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/9035001156164831109'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/9035001156164831109'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/03/its-about-that-rattlesnake-time-again.html' title='It&#39;s About that Rattlesnake Time Again!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-6018179222861007857</id><published>2012-03-26T08:52:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2012-03-26T08:56:34.554-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="charity"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Golf Tournament"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Tucson Golf"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Tucson REALTORS® Charitable Foundation"/><title type='text'>Tucson REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament May 11, 2012</title><summary type="text">Tucson REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament May 11, 2012 If you&#39;re a golfer, golf fan, or just like getting involved in local events raising money for local needs, the Tucson REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament May 11, 2012 might be just the thing to get involved in!We are looking for golfers, spectators, sponsors, gift basket donations, and more -- and are gearing up for a</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/6018179222861007857/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/6018179222861007857' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/6018179222861007857'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/6018179222861007857'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/03/tucson-realtors-charitable-foundation.html' title='Tucson REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament May 11, 2012'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qAnUB9JwEda3Jg9Fc330UYCQzMSwLWMntlN5jZ92f64tQRThKsHacg2zItZ7syZGd-SwsJNKxeWJ0o9Qa7DhPitlgqULOD_6vYWt0TdFI4cz2KNrf4DtXTqUQkFpWYhTN2L8zg6MEWw/s72-c/golf.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-5253825801865491415</id><published>2012-01-07T09:15:00.004-07:00</published><updated>2012-01-07T09:22:53.648-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="chiropractor"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="homes for sale Tucson"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="taking care of yourself"/><title type='text'>Blogging with a Bad Back</title><summary type="text">Blogging with a Bad BackTuesday of this week (now it&#39;s Saturday) I woke up with a &quot;crick in my back&quot;.  I thought I was slouching at my blogging, buying and selling homes for sale Tucson, and didn&#39;t pay it much mind until the day progressed and I could no longer stand straight.By the NEXT morning, when my legs started giving out with little electric shock spasms, I reviewed my options:1.  Go to a </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/5253825801865491415/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/5253825801865491415' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/5253825801865491415'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/5253825801865491415'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2012/01/blogging-with-bad-back.html' title='Blogging with a Bad Back'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-4370003803859209816</id><published>2011-11-15T07:33:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-15T07:38:08.328-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="AZ"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="community"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="green tips"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="recycling"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Tucson"/><title type='text'>&quot;It&#39;s Not Easy Being Green&quot; But Here&#39;s 8 Quick Tips!!</title><summary type="text">&quot;It&#39;s Not Easy Being Green&quot; But Here&#39;s 8 Quick Tips!!Last Christmas everyone on my list got cloth shopping/grocery bags.  I wrote a silly little rhyming poem to go with about going green.It was a really enjoyable project, actually.  I made them out of material I’d saved since my children were small and lived endlessly in “jam pants” and lounging pajamas.  It was always fun to pick out materials </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/4370003803859209816/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/4370003803859209816' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/4370003803859209816'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/4370003803859209816'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2011/11/its-not-easy-being-green-but-heres-8.html' title='&quot;It&#39;s Not Easy Being Green&quot; But Here&#39;s 8 Quick Tips!!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-7281070087630450613</id><published>2011-11-07T07:55:00.003-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-07T08:03:08.091-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="2 bedroom and 2 bath homes"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="fixer upper"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="homes for sale Tucson"/><title type='text'>Happy Clients in Tucson, AZ</title><summary type="text">Happy Clients in Tucson, AZThis was my clients Saturday morning when I handed over the keys to their new home.  Well, not really THEIR home to move-into, but one to remodel and share with family.They&#39;ve been looking for over a year.  Their criteria was tough:  Under 40K, in a certain neighborhood, over 1000 sq. feet, and fix-able.Phew!  So believe me when I tell you it&#39;s &quot;been a year&quot;.  They </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/7281070087630450613/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/7281070087630450613' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/7281070087630450613'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/7281070087630450613'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2011/11/happy-clients-in-tucson-az.html' title='Happy Clients in Tucson, AZ'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Uwddtb4vLVvzMDPY6UAQ3lyf_ODKHB19A3N1XjdmE0_l2D58wbUzdNOyn14I7dtlu1d2tGyIxdf8yiFYkYxkJpxhraoAMTuNsmlqPDoRdc2ZLajl0nd39q4j1j185rOrmNaaE6e0Hmo/s72-c/IMG_8103.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1756392671077658805.post-45717985199820008</id><published>2011-11-04T12:20:00.004-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-04T12:30:23.561-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Arizona"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="driving in Tucson"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Homes for sale in Tucson"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Road rage"/><title type='text'>The SnowBirds are Back in Tucson!!!</title><summary type="text">The SnowBirds are Back in Tucson!I&#39;ve been noticing the past couple of weeks that the roads are really getting crowded again.  The temperatures are dropping and the cars are piling up.  It just takes longer to get places.  When I&#39;m making an appointment to see homes for sale in Tucson - I need to be on time!It reminded me of a blog a wrote a while back I thought I&#39;d share again for the occasion.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/feeds/45717985199820008/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/1756392671077658805/45717985199820008' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/45717985199820008'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1756392671077658805/posts/default/45717985199820008'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://swdeserthomes.blogspot.com/2011/11/snowbirds-are-back-in-tucson.html' title='The SnowBirds are Back in Tucson!!!'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17542948689282830237</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>