We walked where they walked and viewed the ruins of a four-story building they built centuries ago now called Casa Grande.  The Hohokam Indian culture ended before Columbus sailed. Thousands of people living in these adobe villages, farming in the desert, building miles of irrigation canals leave only these crumbling buildings and many unanswered questions.  

Sherry and I visited the Casa Grande National Monument this week.  While only a one square mile preserve, it was impressive.  Today starts the 32nd bluegrass festival here in Casa Grande and we are looking forward to being part of it.

A unique mix of glass, mineral, fossil and pewter are characteristic of Sherry’s work.  Our show wraps up in Quartzsite today.  Next week the Bluegrass Festival in Case Grade, Arizona.  Hope your weekend blessed.

The light patter of rain woke me at 2 a.m., a reminder of the “winter” weather of the desert.  Yesterday the show got off to a good start, warm and sunny.  While a rainy weekend is forecasted for home in Southern California, we expect a rare shower.  If you want to find that rock, gem and lapidary item in Quartzsite, this is the last full weekend to do so.

The show runs through Sunday here at the QIA.  The gem and mineral show, now in its 51st year is actually an annual fundraiser for the community and we’re glad to be a part of it.