Sunday, June 13, 2021
Saturday, June 12, 2021
VS DAY
Let it never be said that we are too old to learn anything new.
Last Friday . .
that is, a week ago yesterday, on this blog's hilarious (he said) weekly compendium of comedy there was one that said . . well, let me just show it to you again.
Friday, June 11, 2021
THE FRIDAY FUNNIES
Yes, Gentle Readers, we have careened wildly through yet another week and screeched to a stop at the TGIF sign.
How ya' doin'?
Oh, my, I've been reading Bill Buford's book on the birth of the English language and I fear it's getting to me.
So let's get on with the true business of the day, eh?
For this first one, "turnabout is fair play"!
Thursday, June 10, 2021
YELLOW GOLD
A tiny Goldfinch.
The birds share their drinking fountain with . . . yup, you guessed it . . . bees!
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Sunday, June 6, 2021
TO FILM A HUMMINGBIRD
Trying to get a picture of a nervous hummingbird is a lifework in itself.
For example:
Saturday, June 5, 2021
BILLOWS
A view of our constantly changing sky an evening or two ago.
Arizona usually has endless days of clear blue skies but this spring has seen clear days, cloudy days, overcast days, rainy sky days, though typically the rain never seems to reach us here.
The drought continues.
The Southwest continues to be a very dry place to live.
Our Wisteria vine was not happy at one end of the arbor and last night we moved it over to a corner of the yard next to the voluptuous Honeysuckle on the wall.
We will see if it thrives there.
SWMBO said she'll give it a chance but if it dies, it dies.
When I have a night like I had last night, wakeful because I forgot to take my bedtime pills, I greet the new day feeling about like that myself.
Friday, June 4, 2021
THE FRIDAY FUNNIES
This has been one of those lazy weeks where I spend hours in a recliner in front of the television, or reading books I've missed, or taking naps, or just sitting in the sun staring mindlessly.
And, no surprise, the cartoonists have all gone on vacation or on strike or somewhere.
What that means is that I have no pictures for this week's attempt at bringing lightness to your world.
But never fear, the writers are still here.
And I do have plenty of words.
Cue up the All Words Funnies!
And with that I shall bring a respite for your tired eyes and wish you all a spectacular weekend.
Summer is nearly upon us and we all deserve one of those, don't you think?
To help you glide into the sultry season just remember to always keep laughing!
Here, kitty-kitty . . .
(Aha! ONE cartoonist is already back to work!)
Thursday, June 3, 2021
PEACEFUL
This is the front of a birthday card I received from my brother back in April.
The image so pleased me that I taped it to the base of my desk lamp directly in front of me.
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
WATCHFUL
Someone who hasn't made up his mind about something is said to be "still on the fence".
It came up because I caught one of our visitors being "still" on our fence.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
VISITORS
The New Blue Bird Bath continues to attract customers, seeking a drink or a bath.
Here are a few of them.
First a Goldfinch couple, then a curious Mountain Jay, and finally a plump Mourning Dove.
I wonder if their vision allows them to see their reflections in the water.
Monday, May 31, 2021
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Saturday, May 29, 2021
DELAYED MOON SHOT & A DRY RAIN
In answer to many one request, here is my moon shot of earlier in the week.
Friday, May 28, 2021
THE FRIDAY FUNNIES
The balmy days are upon us as we near the Memorial Day weekend.
Triple digit temperatures are forecast for the next week in Phoenix.
The 80's up here in the cool climes.
So what better time than now to inject some *true* balminess into the mix, eh?