There are plenty of things I don’t like about being a desert dweller. Namely: rattlesnakes, scorpions, lizards, and spiders (especially the hairy beast of a tarantula I had to sweep off my front porch last week). While those creepy, crawly, slithery critters keep me constantly on my toes, there are other parts of life in Southern Arizona that leave me happy as can be. Believe it or not, I love the heat. No really, I do. I know that our Tucson temperatures are a little on the extreme side, but overall, the climbing mercury warms my heart. Both literally and figuratively. I’m sure that sounds delusional to someone from, oh, say Michigan. Truly, though, the soaring temperatures of the summer months sit well with me.

Since I was born in 1995, I missed the 1980s by almost five and a half years, and if Adam Shankman’s “Rock of Ages” is any indication, I certainly didn’t miss much except for big hair and really loud music.

Comerica Theatre buzzed with anticipation Friday night awaiting the arrival of German hard rock legends Scorpions. The Phoenix venue was filled to capacity, as 5,500 screaming fans quickly took to their seats. The band traveled to Tucson on Sunday, where they performed at Casino Del Sol.

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No choice for cd8 Democrats

RTA setting the record straight

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The Environmental Education division of Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation is offering the following upcoming events. For more information, call 615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov.

In the Sonoran Desert, spring brings with it greater insect, bug and snake activity. When outside, workers and residents should pay special attention to their surroundings to avoid the stings and bites that can set them back with minor and sometimes major medical issues.

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The following classes and public events are being offered by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation-Environmental Education.

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Araneae, commonly known as spiders, evoke terror and revulsion among many people. Fear of spiders — yes, arachnophobia — lists as one of the most common phobias among humans.

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Summer is a potentially fun time of year, but many people, and especially retailers, are already focusing on Christmas. As proof, last weekend I saw a plastic Christmas tree in the middle of a big department store with a bunch of packages under it.

Saturday, July 3

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