I know. To really be a classic still life, I’d need a dead rooster and some roses, but this is the Southwest, where bougainvillea and other flowering plants reign supreme over roses. 🙂

I know. To really be a classic still life, I’d need a dead rooster and some roses, but this is the Southwest, where bougainvillea and other flowering plants reign supreme over roses. 🙂
No walking with Jo today. I’m flying to Arizona to spend time with my parents, something I do every January. Time for family, relaxation, sunshine, and warmth. See you soon. In the meantime, feel free to sit on this beautiful bench with me and just breathe.
As I leave the Phoenix area, the sun comes up behind the mountains, making them look black and one-dimensional. Driving a new car makes life interesting as I don’t know automatically where all the controls are. (more…)