A peek inside ~

Here is a peek of the interior of yesterday's chapel post. What struck me immediately was how very very hot this little chapel was with all of the lit candles. It was well over 100 degrees in the small room.
http://www.sanxaviermission.org/

San Xavier Mission's smaller chapel ~

Not photographed as often as the main Mission building, this beautiful small chapel is just to the west of the front entrance. It houses statues of saints as well as candles used for special prayers. I think the trio of bells on top is just lovely.
www.sanxaviermission.org

Rural Arizona ~

On my way home from a conference in Nogales I stopped for a tranquil moment at Mission San Xavier ("White Dove of the Desert"). The large plaza in front of the church is filled with vendors who sell Indian fry bread. As relief from the intense sun they use ocotillo cacti branches to create a bit of shade. In the background is the grotto hill.
www.sanxaviermission.org

The wolves are coming to town ~

Later this week Tucson's Rialto Theatre will host the great Latin rock band that hails from East L.A. ~ Los Lobos. Check out the fun & fabulous mural on the theatre's east wall that advertises upcoming shows.
http://www.rialtotheatre.com/
http://www.loslobos.org/

Astonishing baby horned owls ~

I hope you enjoy this amazing series of 4 photos of a great horned owl family! Obviously, the small size of the photos here only gives you an idea of the beauty of these owls. 

Photos courtesy of John Gentile.

Tucson Ladies' Tea Club sips again ~

For those of you who follow this site you will remember the first Tucson Ladies' Tea Club tea in January - right after the tragic shootings in Tucson. We gathered to share our thoughts and friendship during that sad time and we have continued our teas. Here is the welcoming table for our recent tea - plated chicken salads & watercress for starters. A selection of teas, blueberry scones (with whipped cream, of course!), various savory bites, assorted sweets, and... a Sally Lunn cake. For a fascinating chronicle of the origin of Sally Lunn cake & buns, click here.

Let's go for a nice Sunday glide ~

This fun, retro glider would be a great addition to your patio or porch! Gliders are just plain old fun. They remind me when summers had a really slow pace and time seemed to stretch out forever. Lemonade, anyone?