Year round blooms ~

Beautiful St Philip's Plaza is a lovely place to stroll, dine, and shop. And throughout the complex they have installed floral mosaics to ensure that visitors always have flowers! Check out these pretty floral planters.

Monsoon sky, inspiration, and a reflection ~

I'm not sure if the official monsoon season is considered done by weather experts but we are still getting big clouds in the afternoon (and occasionally getting some rain). Here is late afternoon sky over the Pima Community College campus and some words to inspire passersby. Also - if you look carefully - in the lamp you'll see a reflection of yesterday's yellow "springs."

Sunny yellow sculpture ~

This isn't an official "Where is this?" quiz but anyone want to guess where this is and what it is?

Curlycue cactus ~

The grounds of Westward Look Resort had so many beautiful specimens of native plants to admire. This odd cactus caught my eye - looks like ribbon or macaroni or.... what do you think?

Water in the desert ~

These two curvy blocks form a fountain in a shopping center plaza near Sabino Canyon. The sides are etched with an interesting organic pattern. Unfortunately there was no plaque citing the artist's name or the name of the piece. Note to real estate developers: how about acknowledging the artists whose work decorates the public areas?

Chef Scarecrow ~

At the Westward Look Resort guests can enjoy homegrown produce from the resort's own garden. Check out the kind of scarecrow they use to discourage pesky critters! FUN!

Road Warrior ~

Ever think other drivers are crazy? Well here's a license plate (BDTEMPR) that at least gives you a warning to "Stay back!"