Even though the plentiful golf courses in Tucson would lead one to believe we have no water concerns, the truth is, we ARE in the desert. As a result we don't have many water features in public spaces - the exception being shopping centers and casinos. Here is a lovely fountain that sparkles year round at St Philip's Plaza.
28 February 2015
27 February 2015
Tucson Rodeo Turns 90!
In Tucson the annual rodeo (La Fiesta de los Vaqueros) is a really big event. And this year it celebrates its 90th birthday! Long celebrated as the world's longest non-motorized parade, this is a sight to see with floats, buggies, dancers, bands, and riders. It's Tucson's equivalent of New Orleans' Mardi Gras! The rodeo spans 9 days and schools are closed for 2 days. Yes, Tucson schools close for rodeo!
26 February 2015
Throwback Thursday ~ Some things never change!
Here's the original post:
I'm happy to see that the venerable Hippie Gypsy store carries street signs that embody the spirit of the 60's - Dead Head Way, Stoner Way, Abbey Road... and oh yes ~ Reefer Road. This is a place for incense and t-shirts and smoking supplies on 4th Avenue.
Hippie Gypsy
maps.google.com351 North 4th Avenue
25 February 2015
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19 February 2015
18 February 2015
Cuddly! Yes - a cuddly bird, indeed ~
I never thought I would describe a bird as cuddly but this fellow fits that description! This sociable cockatoo LOVES to be petted and scratched and talked to. And he talks back! You can visit with him at Govinda's, the wonderful vegetarian restaurant and center of the India community in Tucson.
17 February 2015
16 February 2015
Tucson has a green thumb!
Definitely a bright spot in an otherwise boring intersection! This gigantic desert bloom is the creation of Hank Saxe and Cynthia Patterson who were striving to pay homage to our desert vegetation and also recognize the local importance of the Pascua Yaqui Indians. The flower is to remind viewers of the "powerful and mysterious presence" of the Pascua culture in our region. This massive bloom is just plain fun to look at!
15 February 2015
14 February 2015
13 February 2015
All is revealed today - and more photos, Roseann!
Friday/
So Ellen had the closest guess with Union House because it is just a stone's throw away. This restaurant is also in St Philip's Plaza..... it is named Bodega. It is gorgeous inside and the patio is wonderful, too. Here's their link to see more photos (scroll down past the stock photos of the 20-somethings drinking and get to the bottom of their home page to see more views).
Thursday/
Good guesses yesterday but none rang the winner's bell! This place has an odd name. In other words, the name doesn't really describe this sort of Old World/European interior.
Wednesday/
Wow - not a single guess so far! OK - here are some clues: it is north of Grant and south of River; west of Swan.
Tuesday/
OK~! It's time for all you Sherlocks out there to guess "Where is this?" Regular visitors know that the first to identify this Tucson location wins a "fabulous" TDP t-shirt and mousepad featuring the site's mascot, the expressive ram who plaintively asks, "Monday already?"
09 February 2015
08 February 2015
07 February 2015
A Tucson beheading ~
Once again I find that something I covered years ago in Tucson has closed, disappeared, been painted over, or moved. Here is just the head and tongue of what was a grand, huge tile snake on Wrightstown Road. Now only the lonely head remains. I would hope that in some studio somewhere the body and tail are being repaired but by the looks of the freshly poured concrete median, I kind of doubt it. I think the snake has been beheaded and that is how it will stay. If you want to see another view of him from 2009, click here.
06 February 2015
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