Category: Advice
Ask Sagebrush Sally: Respect Runs Both Ways
Dear Sagebrush Sally, I’ve lived in Tecopa for a while now, long enough that I’m not considered a newcomer anymore. I love this town and the weird people in it, but I’ve noticed that not all the bad behavior comes from newcomers and outsiders. Some longtime locals seem to think that just because they’ve been…
Sagebrush Sally: A Follow Up on Newcomers
Dear Sagebrush Sally, Following up on your last column: We also shouldn’t be rewarding or ignoring shitty behavior by newcomers that are hurting our community. What does Sagebrush Sally recommend longtime locals do about that? -Dan Dear Dan, You’re right—welcoming folks doesn’t mean ignoring bad behavior when it starts to hurt the community. The desert…
Sagebrush Sally: What about the newcomers?
Dear Sagebrush Sally, I’ve lived in Tecopa for many years, and I love this desert and its quirky, independent community. But lately, I’ve noticed more newcomers moving in, and it’s changing the town. Some embrace the way of life here, but others seem to struggle—or worse, try to make Tecopa more like the places they…
Desert Diaries: Advice from Sagebrush Sally
Helping You Navigate Desert Life Dear Sagebrush Sally, I recently moved to Tecopa and I’m struggling to adjust. The heat is starting to get intense (and it’s only February!), the community is small, and life here feels so different from what I’m used to. The people are kind but eccentric—some locals seem to follow their…