As a native of Arizona, I moved from Scottsdale to the greater Tucson area in 1988.  One of the best decisions I've ever made.  I cannot boast enough about the natural beauty of Tucson and the surrounding cities and small towns.  Being an admirer of the desert lifestyle, the gorgeous mountains, and the vivid colors of the Southwest sunsets, makes me think about a quote I read from Edward Abbey;  

"There is no shortage of water in the desert but e...