30 November 2011
Tucson's downtown watering hole ~
A favorite spot for folks working or doing business downtown is Ike's, a friendly, Tucson-grown coffee cafe that serves lunch fare (I wish they would add SOUP!). I like that Ike's is a local company (not like that coffee behemonth from Seattle - you know who). If you are downtown, do check them out! They have another location on Speedway.
29 November 2011
Tucson banking ~ then & now
Happily, some things never change and I'm glad to report that the downtown headquarters of CHASE Bank has retained the beauty and elegance of its original design. Top photo is a slice of the columns supporting the mezzanine; bottom photo shows the banking floor from the last century with same marble columns and even the same lighting fixtures. This is a beautiful building ~ corner of Stone & Congress.
28 November 2011
So green I almost missed it ~
I have a "pony tail palm" on my patio that has some vines sharing the pot with it. Lo and behold, a GREEN CHILE appeared in the pot! So all the time I thought I was just watering another vine I was actually sprouting a chile plant seed that had flown in from who-knows-where. Maybe all the way from famous Hatch, New Mexico, chile capital of the west??
27 November 2011
Dueling rockers ~
26 November 2011
Tired of turkey yet?
If you are tired of turkey sandwiches, turkey pot pie, and turkey soup, get yourself over to the TRULY AMAZING taco stand on 4th Avenue across from O'Malley's! If you have been a follower of this site for awhile you may remember when I spotted this rolling head in a parking lot and didn't know anything about it (Sept 6, 2010). Now it has a home on 4th. Bon appetit!
24 November 2011
Not YOUR turkey today, I hope!
23 November 2011
Thankful ~
This wonderful license plate says it all, doesn't it? I am thankful for so many things in my life and confess that Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. It combines fantastic food and the whole idea of "bounty" with friends and loved ones. Add in some thoughtful reflection about your own personal blessings and it's a pretty great day! Please drive safe tomorrow - eating that canned cranberry sauce can make some drivers pretty crazy! (:
22 November 2011
Tucson's favorite buffalo or TMNT?
Here's Fred, Tucson's favorite buffalo, dressed up as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Maybe he's the 5th member of the gang - Fredolpho.
Honestly, it's hard to keep up with Fred and all of his costume changes! I expect for Thanksgiving he'll don a feathered head dress or something. You can monitor all of Fred's frequent costume changes as you drive past him on Speedway. He's always out in front of the Copper Country Antiques store.
Honestly, it's hard to keep up with Fred and all of his costume changes! I expect for Thanksgiving he'll don a feathered head dress or something. You can monitor all of Fred's frequent costume changes as you drive past him on Speedway. He's always out in front of the Copper Country Antiques store.
21 November 2011
Here little chick, chick, chick ....
If you have ever thought about raising chickens so that you could enjoy fresh eggs every day, here's where you start! Go to Tucson Feed & Pet (7878 E Tanque Verde) and they will sell you one (or two or three...) of these adorable chicks. They carry a few different varieties and the helpful staff can tell you all about them and they'll be happy to get you all set up. So if one of your New Year's resolutions is to eat healthier, raising your own eggs would sure qualify!
20 November 2011
In Tucson pigs DO fly ~
As the sign says, this pig can certainly fly; it's landing that is the problem. This wacky, whimsical piece of airplane sculpture is on Speedway at the Copper Country Antiques compound. They are always up to something kooky there!
www.coppercountryantiques.com
www.coppercountryantiques.com
19 November 2011
Fall's bounty & celebration continues ~
If you want a touch of the Southwest in your home, just hang a ristra! These strings of drying (or dried) chili pepper pods are beautiful and welcoming. I've seen them in strings (like these) and also strung into circles and even into heart shapes. They are displayed for sale everywhere that sells gourds & evergreens.
18 November 2011
The creative class ~
17 November 2011
Skull Storage ~
16 November 2011
New type of service from the Post Office ~
15 November 2011
Whoa there, pardner!
14 November 2011
Old Tucson ~
Here are some additional images from the celebration of Union Pacific's mighty #844 steam locomotive making its downtown Tucson stop on Saturday. Top photo is a fine example of period clothing and a meticulously restored Elwell Parker Electric Company's railroad baggage tug (1909). It's top speed was 20MPH. Another photo of nice period costumes & the bottom photo is a band of cheerful Union soldiers serenading the crowd! Fun ~
13 November 2011
Steam engine rolls into Tucson ~
As part of Arizona's Centennial celebrations, the Union Pacific's legendary #844 made a stop in Tucson on Saturday, Nov 12. Although the sky was overcast and the temperature was cool, a pretty big crowd turned out to see the mighty steam engine pull into the train depot downtown. People dressed in period clothes (from 1800's to 1920's!) and a great historial display was created for the occasion. More fun photos of this special event tomorrow! For more info about this train go to: http://www.upsteam.com/
12 November 2011
Times gone by ~
11 November 2011
Great signmaker's great sign ~
If you are a signmaker, you should have a great sign, right? Well I'd say that Cook & Co. definitely has a great sign. They did that wonderful "Miracle Mile" cactus ~ I love neon!
www.cooksigns.com
www.cooksigns.com
10 November 2011
Downtown Parking with Style ~
For all of you who offer the excuse of "I don't know where to park" as the reason you don't come downtown, I say... here you go - no more excuses. It's funny to describe a parking lot as stylish but this one fits the bill. It is called "Centro" and its entrance is on Broadway just after you come up through the curve lined with the b/w photo tile mural. So park at Centro and check out all that's happening downtown!
09 November 2011
08 November 2011
Like you were there ~ 4 photos (part 1 of 2)
If you weren't able to join the 10,000 participants of Tucson's Annual Day of the Dead Parade 2011 on Sunday evening, I hope these photos will help you feel like you were there! So much imagination and energy goes into this event to honor one's departed loved ones. Very interesting imagery everywhere you look! Photos courtesy of Mark Wight.
07 November 2011
Right time, right place ~
06 November 2011
BIG bones ~
We still have one more celebration related to All Souls Day coming up and that takes place tonight - Sunday: the famous Annual Tucson All Souls Procession. Started in 1990, this fantastic event draws people from all over who want to honor a departed loved one. For full information on the pedestrian parade route, click here. It is truly a memorable evening!
05 November 2011
There's a new cuppa Joe in town ~
04 November 2011
Altering Tucson's Skyline ~
Unisource Energy is just about finished with the construction of their new cutting edge headquarters in downtown Tucson where 500 employees will work. And, for a wonderful contrast of Tucson's old & new, just across the street is the Providence Service Corp headquarters which is an historic building that has been meticulously restored.
03 November 2011
A little night music ~
02 November 2011
Need tires with that taco?
01 November 2011
Wagging tails & barking dogs ~
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