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The other night a few of the girls from my mom's group and I had a Mom's Night Out and let me tell you, we had a great time.

During most of the year rain and thunderstorms are rare in Tucson until the monsoon season hits in July (the average is July 3rd) and continues though September.  If you haven't experienced one,

Throughout Tucson and other Arizona areas there are dry river beds, called "washes," that remain dry most months of the year until the monsoon season arrives. I laughed when I first visited Tucson. 'Yeah, right. These dry "river" beds fill with water? I'll believe it when I see it."

It was my first summer here and I was warned the monsoons were on the way and that I should use ...

It's almost time to celebrate (and brace ourselves). The monsoons are supposed to arrive this coming weekend. The average Tucson monsoon arrives July 3 but we've obviously passed that date.

 Do you know what the Stupid Motorist Law is? I'll tell you all about it in a few days.

Wake up for a good cause on 4th of July. Beginning at  6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Tucson Convention Center is the "Tour for Tucson's Children" event, a  27-mile Challenge Ride; 3-Mile Fun Run/Walk; 6.5 Mile Ride; and Kids' Stars and Stripes Fiesta benefiting the Tucson SAFEKIDS Injury Prevention Program.

Tucson's Hilton El Conquistador is going to have an awesome 4th of July this year. Performers are Lifehouse and Rocco DeLuca and the Burden and Ryanhood. If you book two nights you will get free private poolside concert with Fastball. You can get more information HERE.

Today we had the most fun cruising the International Wildlife Museum. I expected it to be crowded but most of the time we had the exhibits to ourselves. It really is a fun place. There are 400 species of insects, mammals and birds from around the world. Some of the animals I had never heard of. This is a "must do" ...