Seems like a joke sign ~

For most of the year Tucson's "washes" hold not a drop of water. So this Coronado Ridge Wash is bone dry right now. But come July or so - when the monsoon season begins - this wash will be rushing with water.

New cactus species: metal

Tucson boasts 350 sunny days a year so it can be hard to believe that we actually also get FREEZING temperatures - at least briefly. To prepare for that cold spell this clever and artistic homeowner has designed and constructed a trio of metal of cacti to cover his outdoor pipes! I love it - a marriage of beauty and utility.

Old and even older ~

These homeowners have used a beautiful saguaro and an equally beautiful saguaro skeleton to landscape the front of their house. Saguaros begin to grow "arms" at 50+ years so the live specimen is old but the skeleton (with arms) was much much older when it died. Old and older!

Tucson's Stonehenge ~

Adjacent to yesterday's eagle totem sculpture are three rock formations that are all interesting. Scroll down to see a close up of their unique feature - cut outs. A keyhole to peep through and see the mountains or the sky. A memorable grouping!

Tucson totem - magnificent eagle

This huge, impressive totem sculpture, "Messenger," is on Speedway near Houghton. Scroll to second photo for full info about this piece. A four part message is inscribed under its wings:
The Eyes of the Future Are Looking Back at Us; To Protect What is Wild is to Protect What is Gentle; We Have it Within Our Power; To Create Merciful Acts.

Symmetry ~

I love the vertical echo of the corral posts and the saguaro forest just beyond.

The holiday sweet tooth fairy ~

Sweets that might have actually stolen the spotlight from an amazing roasted turkey! Here is a Grasshopper Pie and a companion dessert that is equally awesome - a Carrott Cake with Ginger Marscapone Frosting. Mmm, quite a holiday feast was had by all! Are you still recovering? (: