The journal
Notes from South Phoenix.
Practical, honest writing about the 85042 lifestyle, what makes this listing special, and what it is really like to buy and live in the desert.
October 22, 2026
Living at the Foot of South Mountain: A Guide to Phoenix 85042
From the largest municipal park in America to a 15-minute drive downtown, here is what daily life looks like in this corner of Phoenix.
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October 15, 2026
Why a Detached Guest Casita Makes a Phoenix Home More Livable
A private bedroom and bath of your own: the many ways a casita earns its keep in an Arizona home.
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October 8, 2026
What Makes Tuscan-Style Architecture Enduring in the Desert
Clay tile roofs, stone, and courtyards: why the Tuscan villa has thrived under the Arizona sun for generations.
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