Monthly Archives: April 2015

Pretty Bird !!

Posted on April 30, 2015 by judilyn

This beautiful bird put on a show for us at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum earlier this month. And, yes, the sky really is that color. This picture is straight out of the camera, except for the cropping out of more … Continue reading →

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One-Day Red Cactus Flowers

Posted on April 27, 2015 by judilyn

I found these beautiful cactus flowers today on our walk around the park. I think these are the kind that are open for only one day, but I will check tomorrow to be sure. I didn’t have my camera with … Continue reading →

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Broth Makes The Difference

Posted on April 26, 2015 by judilyn

Yes, this looks like many of our other delicious Sunday Brunches, but there really IS a difference that you can’t see. I made the polenta with half water and half really thick, gelatinous broth from our last roasted chicken, using … Continue reading →

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Princess In Training

Posted on April 25, 2015 by judilyn

Hard to believe that the Queen rose bush is now completely devoid of blossoms . . . B U T . . . her Princess in Training has taken up the slack. There are at least as many buds on … Continue reading →

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Behold The Whole Rose Tree – 2015 Edition

Posted on April 22, 2015 by judilyn

For everyone who has kindly looked at “Behold The Whole Rose Tree” all year long, here is her majesty with her 2015 raiment. She bloomed her little heart out this year, producing an abundance of beautiful blooms. The fragrance walking … Continue reading →

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The Point Man and The Tailgunner

Posted on April 21, 2015 by judilyn

A weird combination of tree denizens. We had to do a double take.

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Taco and Chili

Posted on April 19, 2015 by judilyn

A very hearty lunch with onions, roasted red peppers, spinach, and extra sharp Cheddar cheese inside the crispy tortilla taco. The rice was cooked in very rich chicken bone broth and had a wonderful flavor on its own. The chili … Continue reading →

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The Queen Overlooks Her Court

Posted on April 14, 2015 by judilyn

She has another set of courtiers to her left as well. Definitely the Queen Elizabeth I of our yard. ;->

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The Rain Fairy Was Here

Posted on April 13, 2015 by judilyn

An unexpected rainy day brought smiles to all of the plants here. This time of year there is a perfusion of roses everywhere one glances. A walk around the complex brings one “ooooh” “aaaaahhhh” after another at the gloriousness of … Continue reading →

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Waffle House Today

Posted on April 12, 2015 by judilyn

The poached duck eggs and the other components are the same, but today I made waffles. Haven’t done that in a while, and they were really a nice treat. DH had his the more traditional way with butter, maple syrup, … Continue reading →

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Water Wall

Posted on April 9, 2015 by judilyn

Is this a raging river at the base of a sheer cliff high in the mountains? Or is it a “Water Feature” at the Cochise Oncology Cancer Clinic?

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The Eyelash Ladies

Posted on April 5, 2015 by judilyn

This little statue completely mesmerized me the other day while visiting the Cochise Oncology Clinic.  As you can see in the mirror, it is all one piece.  Judging by the hair color and bee sting lips, I am assuming that these … Continue reading →

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