I spent 4 years in SoCal in the Mojave Desert, lived in Lancaster Ca from 1980-1984, the Joshua Trees still interest me to this day. Desert life has a unique set of challenges as it can be arid and hot during the day but drop in the low 50's at night during summer with high winds. It's the only place on the planet that I felt like I could feel the universe in the night sky.....I envy you Rose.