(Note: the photos are more stunningly beautiful when one clicks on them to expand the view.)
Alas, my camera and I have been neglecting SWMBO's roses this year. I have waited nearly too long to photograph them. But still . . .
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
He's My Man
This is sort of an apology. You see, SWMBO had ordered "Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man" from Netflix. It came a couple of weeks ago and has been lying around the house ever since. Tonight she finally got around to watching it and then brought it to me and asked if I wanted to see it.
I said rather vehemently "I don't think so. I can't stand Leonard Cohen. He sings atonally and I don't care for his poetry."
SWMBO said "O.K. Do what you want but just don't say anything more to me about it because I loved it."
Well, I said I might take a look.
May some higher power or another strike me dead. I just watched the whole program and I, too, loved it.
It's a tribute to Cohen and his work and features performances by a group of artists performing his work one evening at the Sydney Opera House. I particularly enjoyed Rufus Wainright (who could be played by Johnny Depp), his sister Martha, Nick Cave, Perla Battala and Jarvis Cocker. Mixed throughout are segments from interviews done with Cohen. The documentary ends with Cohen singing (sort of) his "The Tower of Song" backed by the boys from U2.
It's a great "show" and I recommend it highly. Rent it. Watch it. Enjoy it.
And I take back everything snide I ever said about Leonard Cohen.
I said rather vehemently "I don't think so. I can't stand Leonard Cohen. He sings atonally and I don't care for his poetry."
SWMBO said "O.K. Do what you want but just don't say anything more to me about it because I loved it."
Well, I said I might take a look.
May some higher power or another strike me dead. I just watched the whole program and I, too, loved it.
It's a tribute to Cohen and his work and features performances by a group of artists performing his work one evening at the Sydney Opera House. I particularly enjoyed Rufus Wainright (who could be played by Johnny Depp), his sister Martha, Nick Cave, Perla Battala and Jarvis Cocker. Mixed throughout are segments from interviews done with Cohen. The documentary ends with Cohen singing (sort of) his "The Tower of Song" backed by the boys from U2.
It's a great "show" and I recommend it highly. Rent it. Watch it. Enjoy it.
And I take back everything snide I ever said about Leonard Cohen.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Weird night lights
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The Riordan Mansion
In 1904 two brothers, who had taken over a lumber mill in Flagstaff, Arizona, had a mansion built for their two families. One family lived in one house, the other in the other. But the homes were joined and very modern for their time. Here are some photos of them from a tour SWMBO and I took recently. The homes are now the center of a state historical park.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Some pretty bad "art"
These two, uh, creations are outside of some weird business outside of Cottonwood, Arizona. The first is a rather poor representation of Kokopelli. You can read more about him by Googling him.
The second is alleged to be a "good luck" statue from some small island south of South Korea.
The second is alleged to be a "good luck" statue from some small island south of South Korea.
The most amusing thing about these statues is that they are parked on land directly across from a huge new Roman Catholic church. The bug-eyed one and a twin companion both stare at the church all day.
The creators may have a bit of a screw loose but at least they have a sense of humor!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
A promise of rain
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Ah, the Karmann-Ghia
Remember the Karmann-Ghia?
I don't know what year this model was that we spotted in Flagstaff today but it looked to be in marvelous condition.
I don't know what year this model was that we spotted in Flagstaff today but it looked to be in marvelous condition.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
A very yellow day
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Runnin' with the big dogs!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Moon over . . .
And the winner is . . .
Warren from Tucson, who was first with the correct answer (to the "puzzle" in my previous post) almost instantly. I should have known better than to try to fool an engineer! For those of you who are not familiar with Warren, be it here known that he is also an expert photographer. You might want to take a look at his blog.
And for you, Warren, please accept from me . . . a million praises!
Now, I might add that Sheri also came up with the correct answer but she was a little late. (You're supposed to be checking my blog by the minute, Sheri!)
An amazingly honorable mention goes to the revered Joey Polanski, who came up with an answer that I had to google to figure out what he was talking about. I bow to you Joey.
As to the rest of you . . . well . . . enough said.
And for you, Warren, please accept from me . . . a million praises!
Now, I might add that Sheri also came up with the correct answer but she was a little late. (You're supposed to be checking my blog by the minute, Sheri!)
An amazingly honorable mention goes to the revered Joey Polanski, who came up with an answer that I had to google to figure out what he was talking about. I bow to you Joey.
As to the rest of you . . . well . . . enough said.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Poor lonely Blackie Detroit
He says he just wants to be friends, though the notch in one ear and other various battle scars would seem to belie that. But Jazz isn't having any, anyway. Yesterday, Blackie came up on the back steps near a screen door and when Jazz saw him she went berserk, clawing at the screen and screaming. (Just like a woman.) Blackie calmly walked away and I saw him a bit later outside, looking forlorn and confused.
But he has access to the garage and the other cats don't so he has a "shelter from the storm."
But he has access to the garage and the other cats don't so he has a "shelter from the storm."
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Oh! Those toes!
I have a friend who answers to various names - Cin Bob, Sin-Bad, Cyn, or just plain Cindy.
She has a habit of showing up with a great paint job. Here's the latest iteration:
I tend to make a big thing about this, for which I've been accused of being a foot fetishist! Well, I admit nothing but to Cindy . . I dedicate this song. (And, by the way it's better if you pause the video, then click on it to make it bigger.)
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Another sad loss
Yesterday afternoon I was sharing with friends tears and laughter and new and old memories of our friend Reed, who passed away last month. This morning I was reading through blogs and learned of the passing of another friend, Julie - - known to the blog world as Granny J. Her daughter, who lives in Alaska and blogs under the name Omegamom broke the sad news here this morning.
I'm not sure how I got to know Granny J but I suspect she found me when I began blogging several years ago. She and I and other local bloggers got together a couple of times for coffee and face-to-face talk. Julie and I shared a background in journalism . . at one time not too far apart as she was working in Chicago and I in Indianapolis.
She was a wonderful woman and I will miss her and her posts and e-mails greatly. These are the only two photos I could find of her.
The first photo is one I took, unfortunately from behind her, at a blogger gathering. The latter one was the one she used on her blog "Walking Prescott". Go in peace, Granny J.
I'm not sure how I got to know Granny J but I suspect she found me when I began blogging several years ago. She and I and other local bloggers got together a couple of times for coffee and face-to-face talk. Julie and I shared a background in journalism . . at one time not too far apart as she was working in Chicago and I in Indianapolis.
She was a wonderful woman and I will miss her and her posts and e-mails greatly. These are the only two photos I could find of her.
The first photo is one I took, unfortunately from behind her, at a blogger gathering. The latter one was the one she used on her blog "Walking Prescott". Go in peace, Granny J.
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