31 December 2014
30 December 2014
29 December 2014
Photo larger than life size!
I am no hummingbird expert but I think this is a Costa's Hummingbird having a deep drink of nectar from a feeder at the Desert Museum. Visitors can walk inside a hummingbird exhibit and be inches away from many varieties of these beautiful little birds. It is magical! And click this link to hear hummingbird sounds. Fun!
28 December 2014
Tucson Tradition - Winterhaven Festival of Lights
This marks the 65th year of the beautiful Winterhaven Festival of Lights. A Tucson neighborhood raises money for the Community Food Bank by putting on an amazing display of lights, imagination, and humor every year. You can walk through, drive through, or take a trolley or a hayride. It's really fun!
27 December 2014
26 December 2014
Delicious Desert Dessert ~
25 December 2014
24 December 2014
The mysteries of the Nativity ~
The mysteries of the Nativity as seen through canine eyes. My boys had to get up close and personal with this electrified tableau. What I would give to know what their perspective is on the plastic baby Jesus! And those lambs and camels are pretty small...and Joseph and Mary look like toddlers.... yes, very mysterious!
23 December 2014
22 December 2014
21 December 2014
20 December 2014
19 December 2014
Non-seasonal Sweets ~
These red velvet cupcakes were made for a French potluck I attended. It was just French themed, no holiday decor anywhere. Notice the cupcakes have red, white, and blue sprinkles (French flag colors), and crowns, and Eiffel Towers decorating them. And, no, red velvet cupcakes are NOT really French but they qualified for inclusion because they are delicious! Vive la France! (:
18 December 2014
It's Santa Ears Time Again ~
As long as I have lived in Tucson these little Santa hats have been slipped onto the ears of Father Kino's steed to celebrate Christmas. The statue stands on Kino Parkway near 15th Street. If you would like to learn more about this remarkable man, click here. I have read that there is a movement to promote him for sainthood.
17 December 2014
Santa's Southwest Spiderman, Stan ~
Wow! Until today I didn't know that Santa had an arachnid helper here in Tucson. Here's what the big storybook in the sleigh says:
" 'Twas the the night before Christmas in 1805, when Tucson was in for an unhappy surprise.
The stockings were hung by the chimneys with care, in hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
But dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen were not acclimated to our famous dry heat and had to change course to prevent sweaty feet.
So quick thinking St Nicholas had to draw up a plan, he met with the wilds, who told him of Stan.
They knew right away that he would light his skies path, and help to deliver to those sad from the pass.
The one and only Stanley West, the only arachnid that flies like the best, with web stronger than steel and feet grippy with feel, he'll bring Christmas back and do it with jest.
For centuries now he's a known trust ride each holiday time that St Nick is stateside.
So - you heard it here first: Stanley West is a Tucson folk hero! And check out his shiny red nose!
16 December 2014
Galloping steeds ~
These handsome new equine sculptures greet shoppers at the renovated Plaza Palomino at Swan and Ft Lowell. The center's new owners widened the entrance and (sadly) removed the charming gate that flanked the driveway. I posted a photo of that gate a few years ago. If you would like to take a little trip back in time and see the former entrance that featured a wonderful Hopi Clown, click here.
15 December 2014
Cheerful holiday advice ~
I LOVE receiving handmade gifts! And after shopping at the St Michael's International Bazaar last week where just about everything was handmade, I know there are many beautiful items to be purchased that will help so many worthy charities. Think local, think handmade, and maybe even think HOMEMADE. Wouldn't your friends love to receive a box of your special recipe fudge? (WAY nicer than a Starbucks gift card....)
14 December 2014
Santa is at the Reid Park Zoo!
During December Tucson's Reid Park Zoo hosts "Zoo Lights," an evening of twinkling lights, illuminated animal sculptures, snow, and Santa! Fun!
Photos courtesy of Nathan S Bunker.
13 December 2014
12 December 2014
11 December 2014
Ourdoor shopping with a twist~
The St Michael's International Bazaar spilled into the courtyard to accommodate all of the nonprofit vendors who participated in this year's "Shop with a Conscience" event. Here you can get a peek at some of the Fair Trade/Green Cotton clothing and textiles that were offered for sale. Beautiful stuff!
10 December 2014
Fair Trade Beauty ~
Here is a glimpse of the indoor market area at the St Michael's International Bazaar, the annual "Shop with a Conscience" event. Beautiful hand made beads, gorgeous textiles, baskets, and other hand crafted items of beauty filled this room. I brought home an intricately painted flute and some delicate hand-painted eggs. This is a wonderful event!
09 December 2014
A Cup of Coffee Makes a World of Difference ~
Just drinking a cup of "Justo Coffee" can make a difference in the world. This coffee is grown, harvested, and roasted in Mexico as part of a vigorous co-op project to provide organic coffee to the world and to provide good jobs in Mexico. As part of my ongoing series, "Team Tucson," let me introduce you to Tommy Bassett, Director of the Just Trade Development Center. He brought this coffee to the St Michael's International Bazaar. It was delicious!
Cafe Justo is a network of coffee growers providing sustainable wages and practicing environmentally sound growing practices. Fair Trade is not just a phrase for them - they really do it! If you love coffee as much as I do, try this coffee! Order it on their website and when you receive your coffee it will be labeled with who grew it and the date when it was roasted. Hard to get more personal and fresh than that! www.justcoffee.org
Cafe Justo is a network of coffee growers providing sustainable wages and practicing environmentally sound growing practices. Fair Trade is not just a phrase for them - they really do it! If you love coffee as much as I do, try this coffee! Order it on their website and when you receive your coffee it will be labeled with who grew it and the date when it was roasted. Hard to get more personal and fresh than that! www.justcoffee.org
08 December 2014
Tucson's "Shop with a Conscience" event ~
This past weekend Tucsonans got to enjoy one of the nicest shopping events of the season. Each year St Michael's church hosts an International Bazaar and only nonprofit organizations can participate. Shoppers get to help many worthy charities and find unique, hand crafted gift items. The church makes this a real festival with food and live music. This fun t-shirt was offered by the folks at Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter. There were so many great organizations staffing tables!
07 December 2014
06 December 2014
05 December 2014
Perhaps Tucson's Oddest Building?
04 December 2014
03 December 2014
Move over, Rudolph!
02 December 2014
Guaranteed fun - the Gaslight!
All year round Tucson's Gaslight Theatre is fun but there is something really special about their holiday shows. If you haven't been there in a while, GO! It's corny and funny and you will leave happy. (:
01 December 2014
29 November 2014
Octoman Cactus ~
The icon of the Southwest, the saguaro cactus, is breathtaking in its size and diversity. Here is one that has sprouted 8 branches (or arms) and also developed a crested top. Octoman! (And now I can't get the tune of Macho Man out of my head!)
Photo courtesy of Nathan S Bunker.
Photo courtesy of Nathan S Bunker.
28 November 2014
Pumpkin pie, anyone?
As you recover from TMF (too much food), I thought you might enjoy this happy photo. Although this is not a Tucson photo, I couldn't resist posting it. A friend in NYC sent this to me. He captured this happy squirrel munching on a pumpkin that was on his stoop in Brooklyn. Mmmm! Pumpkin pie for the wild critters...
Photo courtesy of Gene Brown.
Photo courtesy of Gene Brown.
27 November 2014
26 November 2014
No Black Friday for you! Shop right here, right now!
For those of you who visit this site frequently, you know that from time to time I post a photo and ask. "Where is this?" The first person to correctly reply wins this "fabulous" t-shirt or mousepad. I took the photo at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, where the ram lives.
So, to help you with your holiday shopping, here's your solution. If you are looking for an inexpensive and fun gift for family, friends, and coworkers, consider giving this expressive ram t-shirt! Part of the proceeds goes to the Desert Museum.
100% cotton
Size Large
Ridiculously Low Price of just $12!
Send an email to me at: TucsonDailyPhoto@gmail.com and I'll give you the payment and shipping details. Thanks! And the Desert Museum thanks you!
25 November 2014
Wild Sunbather ~
This handsome grey fox was catching some rays in a residential backyard. What a beautiful creature!
Photo courtesy of Sherry Nickel.
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