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26 August 2012
End of the road ~
24 August 2012
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22 August 2012
Rain, Rain and a Remarkable Re-run ~
You know we are in the midst of monsoon season and it's a beautiful and fierce display of thunder, lightning, torrents of rain and -at least last night - HAIL. I love this photo that contrasts calm and storm with such distinction and am re-running it for you. I am also again posting a link to one of the most amazing videos I have ever HEARD. This will amaze you - click here and turn your speakers up!
21 August 2012
Treasure trove ~
I'm still showing you around the Lost Barrio district ~ hope you're enjoying the tour! The rather plain looking exterior masks an incredible workshop and showroom within. If you love Southwestern style, put this gallery/store/workshop on your list! Click here to visit Southwest Furniture and Design's website. Great slide show of their work!
20 August 2012
Quirky, charming, and totally Tucson!
Here's another one of the fun storefronts in the Lost Barrio - the Eclectic Flea. They have wonderful gifts, vintage clothing, and many other unusual items. Here's their website: http://www.eclecticflea.com/
19 August 2012
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13 August 2012
Tucson's JTED rocks!
I am always very glad to share the good news that flows out of the JTED program (Pima County Joint Technical Education District). This photo features some of JTED's students who are enrolled in Project SEARCH, a program that arranges for high school students with developmental disabilities to gain employment while they finish school. This photo is the program's first class. At UA they will rotate shifts at the student rec center, the bookstore, and the student union (under direction of teacher Dan Habinek).
Photo courtesy of Greg D'Anna.
www.pimajted.org
Photo courtesy of Greg D'Anna.
www.pimajted.org
12 August 2012
Tucson Icon - Chicago Store
Downtown Tucson has had its ups and downs but the Chicago Store has been serving music lovers for 90 years from their location on Congress Street. The building itself is famous, too, with its kooky murals and I think I read that it is getting some kind of facade facelift as part of the ongoing downtown revitalization. A branch location recently opened on Speedway ~ very sleek and modern. To read more about them and see photos of the new store, click here.
Photo courtesy of Roseann Milano.
Photo courtesy of Roseann Milano.
11 August 2012
Tucson's Project MORE ~
Here is an innovative, forward-thinking high school in Tucson ~ Project MORE. This school offers some innovative choices including the ability to take an evening class for extra credit. For more info about MORE, click here.
10 August 2012
Lovely lady buddha ~
When I asked about this statue at the entrance to the 17th Street Market I was told it was Guanyin (or Lady Buddha). I knew nothing about this female deity so I searched on wikipedia for more info. If you can add anything to this serene lady's story, please post it!
09 August 2012
Mama hummer, step 3 ~
What moms do everywhere - tidy up! After bringing breakfast to her brood and feeding them (photos posted in the last two days), here is the final step - tidying the nest. Fabulous photo courtesy of Cita Scott. Thanks, Cita!!
www.citascott.com
Photo courtesy of Cita Scott.
www.citascott.com
Photo courtesy of Cita Scott.
08 August 2012
Mama hummer, step 2
Yesterday I posted a beautiful mother hummingbird arriving at the nest with breakfast. Today, she feeds her babies. Just look at her brilliant emerald green feathers!! These photos are thanks to skilled and patient wildlife photographer and artist, Cita Scott.
www.citascott.com
Photo courtesy of Cita Scott.
www.citascott.com
Photo courtesy of Cita Scott.
07 August 2012
Astonishing mama hummer ~
Thanks once again to the eagle eye (pun intended) of artist, photographer, and "Nature Observer Extraordinaire," Cita Scott, I can share a series of astonishing close ups of the morning routine of a beautiful mother hummingbird. Here in today's photo she has brought her babies some breakfast. Tune in tomorrow for the next step...
www.citascott.com
Photo courtesy of Cita Scott.
www.citascott.com
Photo courtesy of Cita Scott.
05 August 2012
Athletic otter ~
The Ott "Y" on Prudence calls their children's program the "Otter Preschool." Here's a sculpture of an otter playing tennis (or badminton?) in front of the building.
http://tucsonymca.org/ott/
http://tucsonymca.org/ott/
04 August 2012
03 August 2012
Heading out for the weekend ~
Looks like this wagon train is heading out of town for the weekend. What are your weekend plans? Barbecue? Hike? Trying to stay dry? Happy monsoon-ing! This gazebo and wagon train are part of the Old West charm of Trail Dust Town, a popular spot for tourists and their happy Tucson travel guides as well!
02 August 2012
Finding Nemo - in Tucson
I had the happy occasion to stop into the Aviva Children's Services offices and was wowed by the beautiful 3-D tile work on their entrance columns. It's an undersea fantasy - fish, crustaceans, starfish, turtles.... just beautiful! What refreshing imagery here in the desert! For information on their wonderful work, click here.
01 August 2012
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