I am a Tucson native and descendant of an Arizona pioneer who walked from New York to California pushing a wheel barrow.  He ended up falling in love with and becoming one of the first settlers in southern Arizona.  He married into a Mexican family that had been here much earlier.  My deep roots enhance my big love for this area.

I am a former Tucson Citizen “My Tucson” writer and have written articles for print and online publications including DiabeticMommy.com, a site I created and maintain.

I share my perspective as a  Tucson mom to a little human, critters, a garden and a man who calls himself husband.  I am also a diabetic, cactus-hugger, and pop-culture lover.

Contact me: comments@bjaysplace.com

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My other internet homes:

DiabeticMommy.com – A site for women with diabetes who are trying to conceive, pregnant, moms, or women who just want to learn more.

My YouTube Channel – My channel where I talk about health, diabetes, raw food, Tucson, indigenous foods, personal challenges, whatever.

Bjay’s Blog – Similar topics to my YouTube channel.