My Monday post about what is going on around my home in Tucson, Arizona.
Another Monday post about Fred.
We have been seeing a lot of Fred lately. I am not sure why but he
likes to hang out late afternoon/early evening on my long driveway
near the street. He is usually in the shade from my west side stone
wall, just laying around enjoying the view. I don't mind seeing him
although I fear for his safety. Thank goodness I live in a quiet rural
like area in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains. I have lots of
wildlife moseying by from Mountain Lions, Bobcats, Javelinas, Hawks,
Birds, and all sorts of snakes, rodents and the yucky spider things.
I think this is Fred because the other Gila Monster, Ethel has
pinkish background for the wonderful basket weave markings and
somewhere little Ricky is running around try to hiss at anything rock,
cactus or me !
watching. . . parsnip
music. . . Skin, Is My. . . Andrew Bird
Monday, May 23, 2011
ready for my close-up...
Friday, May 20, 2011
Studio Ghibli Zen...
My family knows how much of a fan I am of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazak and Totoro ! I also have mentioned it a few times on this blog.
My son Adam sent me this You Tube and I thought I would send it on for some weekend fun.
If I played a video game this would be it ! Minecraft is interesting game but add Studio Ghibli and it becomes much more. Plus any game that has a flying Totoro that you can build from blocks is just fabulous !
The music alone from this clip makes me tear up as I remember the movies they were in. If you have ever seen a Hayoa Miyazak movie the music by Joe Hisaishi pulls you in and envelopes you in the magic.
Have a wonderful weekend !
dustbunny. . . parsnip
music. . . One Summer's Day, Joe Hisaishi
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Awaji Island...
More Tako Ferry...
I know by now you might be tired of hearing about Tako Ferry, see my
last Wednesday post. . .
but ... hey it's my blog and if I must be boring, what better place,
right? no ? yes ?
This is the Tako Ferry's dock at Awaji Island. The city hugs the
fringe of the island because as you can see take two steps and your in
the rolling hill and mountainside.
Yes, that is a huge Ferris wheel in the distance. The very best ever
auto park rest area is right there. Fun zone on one side of the
highway , rest area, fabulous restaurants with shopping on the other.
Next Wednesday post will have the food court and shopping area.
missing. . . parsnip
music. . . Someday In Somewhere, OST Someday
photos by mollybot
Monday, May 16, 2011
parley view parsnip...
Mondays post about what is going on around my home...
Close but not close enough !
Well huge dust-up around here...
Hamish is upset Watson had his photo on last Mondays post ! He is
rather miffed ! So I had to make sure he got some equal time. You
can see he doesn't know Watson walked in the photo just at the last
moment. Lets just keep it that way. Or maybe he does and is more
miffed !
Hamish has to be with me at all times as close as he can. He has even
tripped me up several times as he walks so close to me. If I move he
is right there, just like a herding dog he pops up and if I stop he
drops down.
We call him my little shadow but stalker is more like it.
When I work at my desk there are lots of pillows around my studio for
their comfort but the one they love the best is right under my desk.
Right now I am working on some torn paper cards. Just finished one
and cleaned up so can start on the next one.
working. . . parsnip
music. . . Drive My Car, The Beatles
I have been playing a lot of older Beatles songs lately.
Friday, May 13, 2011
allium oschaninii...
Found at Lee Lee Market the most lovely small shallots !
cooking. . . parsnip
music. . . Mustang Sally, Wilson Pickett