Leaving Phoenix

Time for a new post. These are some pictures taken loop 101 and highway 17 as we left Phoenix on Sunday, Nov. 28. It was a cloudy morning - almost looked like it could rain or snow, but that does not happen often in Phoenix. I was impressed with the roadside landscaping and art work on the walls along these highways so I took some pics in anticipation of this new post. I love the Saguaro cactus along the roads also in Phoenix and on the outskirts of the city. the Saguaro begin about 40-50 miles to the East of Phoenix. I don't know when they begin or end to the west of Phoenix. This is the only place I have seen the Saguaro. They are amazing. They are protected in Arizona and are not allowed to be cut down or moved.

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope everyone who checks in here tomorrow has a Happy Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for, especially all of you here who share in my joys and listen to my complaints of aches and pains. I will be thinking of each of your tomorrow and saying prayers that you are safe and warm and enjoying your day. I went through my pictures and found some of a little church John had in Arkansas. It is a lovely little church in a small town. The best thing about it are the people who we count as good friends.

Southwestern scenes

It is fall in NM and here are some scenes of the drive around Taos and Santa Fe. There is a place here called Ghost Ranch. The area is where Georgia O'Keefe painted many scenes. The pictures are all from Ghost Ranch.

Gary and baby boy

Just another pic of my grandson with his son.

Thanks to all Veterans & those serving Today

To all veterans and those who serve to keep us free today...Thank you all...

He is a hero to all of us who know him....Many thanks Michael....& to all who continue to serve & protect....

And to someone close to my heart who served then and came home....& is still my dear friend...

Many thanks Billy......

Season's Change

Autumn has arrived...each year for about two weeks these are some of the scenes I am fortunate to have the pleasure of seeing daily....the color of the trees go from lush green to many hues of
yellow, gold, orange, rust, red, wine....the beauty of Mother Nature is all around to enjoy....

The reservoir in town, the lack of rain has left

a visible reminder....several feet of rocks along the sides are exposed.....

At my office in the center of town....