PALS

 Just a pair at twilight.

Photographed from a distance, in weak light, with a weak camera, so these pics ain't goin' on no museum walls.

But still . . .

Ain't they sweet?

FALL HAS FELL

 

As I am writing this it is 7:15 in the morning here in Arizona's Central Highlands and the temperature is 53 degrees Fahrenheit.

As of around mid-day the Autumnal Equinox will arrive and officially will be the beginning of our Fall Season.

As usual, though, someone forgot to tell the Weather Gods.

The mercury here is forecast to top out in the 80's today and for the upcoming several days.

Nevertheless the nights will be cool enough to open the house once again, eventually the leaves will begin changing colors and then falling to the ground and, hopefully for our long drought-stricken area, snow will occasionally drop from the sky.

For those of you who love autumn, it's time for your Happy Dance.

IMAGINE

 

Today is World Peace Day.

Get it?

A MEAL

 A full sheet pan heading for the oven.

Juicy, spicy deliciousness upon emerging from the cauldron.

That gal of mine can cook!

JUST A THOUGHT

 

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

 Surprise!

As Willy Nelson sings, "I woke up still not dead again today!"

You could be forgiven for wondering since I haven't posted since last Sunday.

I guess there's nothing much going on here at the old Bar None Corral.

But there are still a batch of cartoons, most sent in by my Comedy Contributors.

You're all appreciated.

So let's take a look and see what's here.

(I know, I know. It's supposed to say "biting". And the apostrophe's in the wrong place. It's so hard to get good help these days.)

And with that, I shall bring this attempt at levity to a close.

Now y'all have a wonderful weekend and remember: Always. Keep. Laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

EL GORDO

 I apologize.

I have been negligent in reporting on the Taylor Family Garden.

So today I have some (not very artistic) photos of our gourd plant.

It has successfully climbed the arbor and is now putting out mammoth gourds day after day.

At least they're mammoth to me, who has never grown a gourd.

(By the way, you'll notice I have included the window from which I take photos of the birds at the birdbath.

You will kindly NOT notice how dirty the window is.)

I keep wondering why the gourds don't fall to the ground but SWMBO says the stem is thick and strong.

I included my mitt in this last picture not because I'm proud of it but to give you some idea of the size of these things.

In my mind this plant shall always be known as El Gordo!