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When Will Arizona Run Out of Water?


The once Colorado River no longer runs to the sea

Arizona’s

Water Supply

As a desert state, Arizona receives its water supply primarily from the Colorado River. The past few years have seen a boom in growth, especially in the Phoenix area. With all this growth and people moving in, will there be enough water to go around in the years to come? As I sought to answer this question, I came across some startling facts.

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4/28/2013: The 100′s Have Arrived In Arizona


The high temperatures in Arizona can be very dangerous

Hello, 100°F+ Degrees, My Old Nemesis

Sunday, April 28, 2013 was greeted with this year’s first 100°F degree weather, and we’re now in it for the long haul until October… Continue reading

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Arizona [ar-uh-zoh-nuh] Defined


Arizona Sucks, and the definitions of why it sucksArizona – A state in SW United States. 113, 909 sq. mi. Capital: Phoenix. Abbreviation: AZ, Ariz.

The definition of Arizona itself is very nondescript as far as the quality of life. When you take a look at the definitions of words often associated with life in Arizona, it surely doesn’t paint a positive picture.

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If Arizona Is So Bad, Why Not Just Move?


Feeling trapped in the Arizona desertWhy Stay?

I often see comments come through from people who say we should just move out of Arizona since we dislike it so much. If it were that easy, it would be done. In this article, I will hopefully provide an explanation on that subject. For those who can empathize and also feel trapped in the desert, I appreciate your understanding.

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Poll: What do you dislike the most about Arizona?


Arizona Poll QuestionThere are many reasons to dislike Arizona, but you can only pick one!

 

If you have more to say, feel free to leave a comment! As always, thanks for reading!

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Thanksgiving Weekend In Arizona


Thanksgiving in Arizona

Thanksgiving Weekend In Arizona

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! The Thanksgiving holiday is for feasts and quality time with family, but I learned Arizona has a difficult time with such a family-oriented holiday.

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Finding Home


Finding HomeWhere is your home? Is it the house you live in, or is it where you long to be? Many people call Arizona home, but it doesn’t feel like home.

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This Or That: Hiking


Which Do You Prefer?

 

This Or That: Hiking!

This?

Hiking in the mountains of North Carolina

 

Or that?

Hiking in ugly Arizona

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This Or That: Lakes!


Introducing “This Or That”

In “This Or That” articles, I will post photos highlighting features and characteristics of Arizona. The Arizona photos will be followed by a second photo showing the alternative to Arizona on the same topic. These will not be wordy articles (except for this one), and will only have photos asking you, “This or that?”

It is my hopes you will find these photos inspirational and assist you with looking beyond the distant Arizona horizon.

The very first “This Or That” is a topic very important to me…lakes!

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