At Least Once a Week

get up way early and watch the soft quietness and stillness of it all

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 extremely strong wind, the simultaneous lightning strikes and thunder, the nickel-sized hail hitting the windows so hard that I thought the glass might break, Blazes' sixth-sense behavior, the violent 'rivers' that suddenly formed all around us, the extremely loud volume of everything happening at once, all of it made me wonder at the time, is this a tornado? Yes, that "one for the books" monsoon storm I talked about the other day, well that'd be it. Yikes! Those super strong winds being quite scary did cause me to have sense enough to stay in the center of the house away from all windows. No damage, our house is built like a fortress, although the deck furniture did all pile up against one end of the deck. Wow, that was my first ever tornado! No worries, all is well, carry on. (Photo is from yesterday's way less violent rainstorm.)

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

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..

Cloud Appreciation Day

let's all admire them floating by

The Poetry of Trees

so many secrets they keep..

Back for Just One More

hungry has no bedtime

Assistance Needed

These are our favorite wildflower on our property, but we don't know what they are. She thinks maybe they're wild petunias, he thinks sweet pea. Are we both wrong? What say you? =)

 

on our property

we're still discovering all the beauty that surrounds us..

Pink

and a wink..

Down at the Gas Station

19c gallon

Meet The Neighbors

Hello!

Visitor at our lovely overnight camping spot

Lovely Morning

Focus on progress, not perfection.

Painted Skies Tonight

Then my sky turned orange.

Two Doors Down

Nice travel day.. not too hot which is a good thing since the AC went out in the truck.

1890 Hancock Cabin Museum

Morning lighting was just right..

Tiny Dancer

the latest 'masterpiece' lol.

 

Cowboy Ron

Our wild west neighbor who's often seen walking these country roads with his dog, Scooter, a friendly smile and wave, and always with his rifle in hand.

Currently, On the Wild Side

today's wildflowers

You're Sure Looking Sharp Today

Watching it Grow

started with one paddle a few years ago, now it has many..

The Beautiful Iggy

Another iguana on the Malecon. I named him/her Iggy.

Iconic Cabo San Lucas

checking in again just for the day

Heading Out

the sun goes down on Mazatlán

On the Malecon

always enjoy hanging in the natural iguana habitat there along the river.. (Puerto Villarta)

San Diego

The second week of our back-to-back adventures