I really loved this post! The desert landscape is probably what I have the least experience with, growing up in a temperate rainforest in Alaska and currently living in oregon - I am well versed in WET WET WET and not so much with the dry desert life. I have to say, you win the pun of the day award with "flirting with deez asters" I had to call my wife over to share that gem LOL. Really gorgeous landscape and flower pics and you have a great way with words. Love - Carl