Brigitte Cromey didn't plan on falling in love with the desert. After ten years, it's safe to say that it's grown on her. In addition to admiring the glorious Arizona sunsets, praying for rain, and reminding her children not to touch the cactus, she enjoys playing video games with her friends and family, reading entire fantasy books in one sitting, and listening to Christian Reggaeton with the bass turned up. She may forget to drink enough water, but the tea kettle will always be on, and her Homely House in the desert is always open to those seeking refuge from the cares of life.