Oddball Observations

Our monsoon season, which Arizonans long for as it brings cooling rain, also can bring danger. Frequently, even if there is no rain, it ca...

We've had a new addition to our avian swarm in the last week or so. SWMBO has confidently identified him as a Bronzed Cowbird. ...

I was put in charge of the entree for yesterday's dinner. I tried a new recipe - Chicken in a Lemon Butter Sauce. The sauce inc...

Some early progress in our (pot) tomato garden. These (above) will eventually turn red. These will eventually turn yellow. ...

If you live in Arizona you probably know it is wise to avoid the "Jumping Cholla". That's a member of the cactus family whos...

Just when you (Acosta, Epstein, Coates) thought today would be a bad day here comes Your Favorite Catalyst (Me) to brighten your day and you...

I photographed this image on my patio the other night. It looked familiar to me but I couldn't pin down the name. Some checki...