A TINY VISITOR

 I went out to change the water in the bird bath this afternoon and caught a sudden very quick movement out of the corner of my eye.

Aha!

A lizard!

But this must have been part of a new family.

He was tiny!

You can tell just how tiny he is by comparing him with those spindly stems and fronds of a parsly plant growing from a pot on the patio.

I estimated him at between 2 and 3 inches long, with most of that being his tail.

The lizards which thrive around our back yard are legion but we tolerate them because they do no harm and they eat bugs, we've been told.

And they're amusing to watch as they dart around at manic speeds and at other times lie basking in the sun for lengthy periods.

Just part of life in Arizona.

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

 Well lads and lassies it's that time again.

Time to lay all your troubles down and smile awhile.

Let's get on with it.

And with that wonderful one from the annals of the theatre (actually I swiped it from Jolly Jeff), I shall encourage you to have an exciting and eventually enervating weekend.

And always remember to keep laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

PUBLIC SERVICE

 Here in Arizona, we're used to the heat.

But many places are getting blistered by it more than we are in this summer of climate awareness.

So in the spirit of philanthropy and charity for which I'm known, I have pulled a short video from my files to give you folks who are sweating and steaming this weekend a brief break.

You're welcome.

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

Another week, another day, another Friday.

I woke up this morning.

That's the good news.

 

And that, dear friends, is this week's compilation of humor.

Now my weekly edict: have yourselves a wonderful weekend.

And always remember to keep laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

COMIDA

 The Spanish word comida translates to food or meal or lunch or dinner or . . . .

Lots of things, it seems, but when we lived in Mexico and ever after we used/use it to mean the main meal of the day, more frequently eaten in our senior years in mid to late afternoon.

For example, tacos and/or tostadas.

This is a tostada for the ages.

 

From the bottom up then: a crispy tortilla, refried beans, ground beef with homemade taco seasoning, grated cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes, avocado and shredded lettuce.

That may be gilding the lily but I was assured that it tasted great.

If a bit messy. (Where's the hose???)

😄😄😄

BEAUTY

 

I call her The BRD, for Beautiful Rich Daughter.

I had to explain recently that she is not rich in the financial sense but she is certainly rich in artistic talent and in loving kindness.

She has volunteered at a food pantry, worked in hospice care and on election duties.

And, as this photo which she recently posted proves, she is most certainly beautiful.

RAINBOW TIME

 

This scene played out the other day.

There was another, fainter arc up there to the left but it doesn't show in this photo.

Or in this one though the entire arc was visible here.

Just for an instant or two.

Then the rain arrived.

SWMBO gets a big kick out of the rain falling while the sun is shining.

I think it just proves that Mother Nature has a sense of humor.