Throwback Thursday ~ the story remains the same!

31 MAY 2011

Tucson's 4th Avenue ~ colorful & quirky

THEN:

Anyone who visits Tucson should definitely make the time to stroll around on 4th Avenue. It's a mix of businesses that include vintage clothing boutiques, an authentic "head shop" that celebrates the 1960's, several bars, and an international selection of restaurants.

NOW:

4th Avenue is still a quirky mix of shops and restaurants and cool public art. There's maybe even more public art now than when this original post appeared in 2011. Take a stroll & check it out! 

Greetings from Tucson - part of national tour

This retro-inspired "Greetings from Tucson" postcard is part of a national tour of traveling artist Victor Ving and photographer Lisa Beggs. Read more about this fabulous traveling art project and see progression shots of this mural being created. FUN! 

Tuesday Tucson Trivia - Movies!

The list is very long of the movies that have been filmed in and around Tucson, AZ Do you remember Three Amigos with Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, and Martin Short? This comedy western was filmed here in 1986. Fun! 

Frisky Foal - SO adorable!

As promised yesterday, here are more photos of the sweet new foal and her mom. Come on, you know you want to say it..... "Awwwwww......"    (:

I'm back with an exciting announcement!

OMG! Check her out! Here is Tucson's cutest newest resident! My friend's mare had this foal 10 days ago and today was a naming party for her! Her mom's name is "Casper" so I suggested "Ghost Girl." I think she is just about the sweetest little girl on the planet! Awwww. More photos tomorrow!  

TDP has "Gone fishin'" ~

Yep, it is that time of year when I leave Tucson and go look at other things in other places! What a concept! I'll be back posting soon! (:

Throwback Thursday - Dinosaurs in Tucson!

17 MAY 2010

Tucson's "Good Mother" Dino ~

THEN:

Not everyone knows that in addition to the ferocious T-Rex that stands guard at the corner of Kolb & Tanque Verde there is a whole dino family in the back parking lot! This 30-foot mom is a Maiasura ("Good Mother") and she guards her twins from the long line of drive through vehicles at the McDonald's that houses them. Hurray that kids can learn something while they eat their McNuggets!

NOW:

These fun creatures are still in residence!  I wonder if they are related to the impressive T-Rex that was featured in yesterday's post.... ?