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Mom's pencils, still used every day...

She's Bashful Like Me

Queen Anne's Lace doing her thang..

The Future's so Bright

I gotta wear shades

Classic Us!

Today's laugh... sent to me by my sister, Linda, this morning.. 

Fire

Not sure of the cause but this one started right across I-5 from where we stayed overnight in Grants Pass. We had wondered if we'd be evacuated but, nope. By next morning it was out.

Saw actual flames all along the rims of several hills on another fire in the Reno area. Didn't look like they were even fighting that one anymore.

Boarded Up

just something that caught my eye.

Car Art

Dream as if you'll live forever..

Along the Way

good travelin' weather

Weeds

You know how I love to gather unlikely friends from around the place..

I have all I need

 

Lack-toes Intolerant

when someone doesn't like you merely because you're missing some toes..

Rain in Holbrook

Came out when it was dark and, wow, what a light show.. lightening!!

Just Over There

Again

staying home and loving it..

Projects

The world and all its troubles can keep on spinning, just drop me off at home. I got projects.

Essence of the Summer Desert

If August were a wildflower.. 

Life is Fragile

there are no guarantees.. thankful to be given yet one more day.

Incoming

since 1958

It's Pouring

old man is snoring..

Do you See What I See?

the moon belongs to everyone..

Sister

Hope your day is fun filled. I love you. ♥♥♥

At Least Once a Week

get up way early and watch the soft quietness and stillness unfold..

Enjoy the Rural Charm

and conservative values of small town, USA

Oh Nothing, We Survived

Arizona is not known for having tornadoes although a few have been spotted around the state just this year. However, ...

It has been reported that a tornado did hit here earlier this week and where they have described is totally within the exact proximity of our property. The...

Can't Talk Right Now

I'm in the middle of a live stream. Technically, i guess its called a flash flood but.. =)

Waffle Cravings

Boil white potatoes. When done, transfer to an already HOT waffle iron. Put a bunch of shredded cheese on top. Squish and wait for goodness to develop! Add toppings. That was yummy!

Epic Storm

Another spontaneous waterfall... 

We've seen this happen before, but yesterday's 20-minute monsoon storm was definitely one for the books. Forty-foot rivers ran across the property headed for the canyon. All is calm this morning.. like nothing happened. The sun is shining bright as usual but there will be a monsoon repeat this afternoon. Afterall, tis the season. Yay for solar, everyone in town is without power today LOL.

Deluge!

Ohmygoodness! It's a'stormin'! After the major part of the downpour, I dodged rain, lingering thunder and lightning strikes to show you the amazing spontaneous waterfall just steps from our deck. Oh my! Now I'm soaked!

Sugar Rush Morning

once upon a clown show

Way Cool..

candy for the eyes..

Light Refraction

Do you ever wonder how it all really works

Feeling Patriotic

and grateful for our country and the freedom it represents

Dragon's Breath

A sunset is the sun's fiery kiss to the night. ~Crystal Woods

Dad's Day

Added later: I was stuck in the hospital with a medical issue on Father's Day, but he was looking through my artwork book at home and discovered this on his own. It's not much but he loved it!

 

Here's What Happened

"The best textures happen when you stop trying to control everything. Just load the brush and see what happens." ~Someone on Facebook

Such a Beauty Tonight

dripping wet, i got out of the hot tub long enough to go 'snap'

Hello Monsoons

welcome to the neighborhood

i Saw a Sunspot

Just a Buzz

It was Sunday (afternoon), and there was a feeling of quietness. ~Somerset Maugham

Salsify Puff

The magic is real..

Dusk Perch

Happiness is...

In My Town

I drove a different way than usual and discovered this, just one street over from Main. A trailer full of cows arrived while I was there, maybe to be slaughtered?

Teacher's Pet

She's a brown noser. To be fair, that's probably due to all the cow pies..

My Watercolor Trek

Some positive attributes that coneflowers symbolize are healing, strength and resilience AND, of course, roses to celebrate personal growth and the journey of life.

On the Side of the Road

where Sharpies grow

Sunset Diving

Get you some of that..

Bing!

Life is just a bowl of cherries

Happy Accident

My camera decided all on its own to get a shot of the canyon wall.. it did okay!

Moments Ago

Although every sunset is special, tonight you could just feel it in the air.. like the monsoons are on the way.

Bits of Color

blooming in the yard..