Annual All Souls Procession ~

Each year Tucson hosts an amazing celebration of life by honoring the dead - the All Souls Procession. Organizers estimated that more than 30,000 people participated in this year's event held on Sunday, November 4. The parade moved through downtown Tucson and culminated in a moving fire ceremony where participants burn names on paper in a giant urn.

People honor loved ones in their family as well as notable individuals who have made world contributions (Neil Armstrong was honored this year with an oustanding float). I'll be posting several more fabulous photos of these festivities over the next few days so do check back!
Photos courtesy Mark Wight

Blue sun, blue gate ~

This blue side gate features a cheerful blue and yellow sun as decoration. Welcome home!

Ah - a money tree!

Now THIS is vegetation that just about everyone would like to having growing in their garden! Here is an imaginative and creative "Money Tree" made from metal strips, coins, and $1 bills. What fun! 

A WILD back yard~

A friend spotted these bobcats in her back yard and forwarded them for all of us to enjoy! Fantastic photos of these wonderful animals - beautiful!
Photo courtesy of Kala Weinstein Phelps

Leaping lizard ~

Well maybe not exactly LEAPING lizard but definitely crawling lizard. Check out this fun purple lizard sculpture scaling a garden wall. Fun!

Fabulous fakery ~

This lush jungle screen to camouflage a compost bin is all fake. The leaves and flowers are made from scrap metal. Beautiful way to recycle and create beauty!

Newest Team Tucson member ~

For those of you who visit the site regularly, you know that every once in a while I shine a spotlight on someone who helps to make Tucson great. Here I am pleased to introduce you to Mark Wilson, the owner of the great Halloween House you saw yesterday. Mark is the 16th member of "Team Tucson" and he loves that neighbors and passersby enjoy his decorations and his imaginative yard art. He has a wonderful outlook on life - stay positive!