A RHYMING FLOWER

A very gold Marigold

(Allegedly protecting our tomato plants from bugs)

FEASTING

I just discovered this photo on my camera last night and I knew you'd want to know that I was well-fed on the Fourth of July.

We finally finished off the leftovers last night and it was still delicious.

DIFFERENCE OF OPINION

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

Arizona's Monsoon Season begins on July 4th but this year we've had no rain yet.

So, the heat continues as we launch into the middle of another long weekend.

There's a Ladder-Backed Woodpecker working over the tree right in front of me (sorry, no picture) and it's time for me to work over the Friday Funnies.

With that to think about, it's time to tinker and toy with your transfiguration, harking always for the tremulous tones from tintinnabulation.

In other words, have a great (continuing) weekend.

And always remember to keep laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

(oh, he seems excited . . .)

A LESSON FROM THE PAST

Happy Independence Day, America

And to our friends in the United Kingdom, it's nothing personal.

Then, as now, we just didn't want to be ruled by a king.

READY FOR THE FOURTH

Brats, Buns & Beer

RODEO WEEK

Here in the heart of Ye Olde West, it's rodeo week.

It began last night in the neighboring town of Prescott, Arizona, but don't worry if you missed it.

There are a total of eight "performances" running all week.

Hang on to your hats.

And, as is tradition, your beers.