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Bird Nest in Progress

Nest in Progress

We were out looking at the cactus and wildflowers this morning. I noticed some white threads or something in a cholla cactus next to the RV drive. A closer inspection revealed that some birds may have been trying to build a nest in the cholla. Cactus wrens, curve billed thrashers and other desert birds have been known to build nests in cacti. The white threads are dental floss that we have been tossing into the wash behind the house for just this purpose; so that birds will have some fiber for their nests. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 22, 2014 by Arizona Critters Home & Garden Photography

Yellow Gerbera Daisy

Yellow Gerbera Daisy

Our flower vendor at the supermarket was out of the little daffodils I had intended on buying. In fact, most of their flowers were below my standards, but the Gerbera daisies were presentable so I bought several stems.

I photographed this yellow Gerbera close-up this afternoon. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 20, 2014 by Flowers Home & Garden Photography

Important Retirement Jobs

Important Retirement Job

Verna took this photo of me and Cabela as we were returning down the road from our mid-morning walk. Verna was walking with Bay Bay following us down the road toward our house seen in the background on the left.

Walking with the dogs is one of the most important occupations that we, as seniors, have. It gives them the necessary trip outdoors to do whatever comes naturally, and it gives us some very beneficial exercise during the several trips taken each day. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 19, 2014 by Arizona Critters Family Photography Retirement

More Spring Cactus Flowers – Claret Cup

Claret Cup

I took this photo at the west end shopping plaza yesterday. These are ten claret cup cactus flowers in bloom in the landscape section in front of the bank. Our hedgehog cacti should soon be producing similar flowers, but will be pink in color. Stay tuned! Click on the image to enlarge.

March 18, 2014 by Flowers Photography

St. Patrick’s Day Chow

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Today’s special meal was (naturally) traditional corned beef and cabbage with boiled vegetables. Verna started the meat in the crockpot overnight and added the veggies this morning. She served this great dinner this afternoon to celebrate the Irish American in both of us. Click on the image to enlarge.

March 17, 2014 by Culture Food and Dining Holidays

A Perfect Day For Grilling

Grillmeister

Verna had a notion to have stuffed pork chops and since she had a surplus of cream cheese, she wanted to add mashed potatoes that used that ingredient. We deviated from stuffed baked pork chops to cooking them on the grill and serving the stuffing on the side. The grillmeister can be seen in the image above. Some poached sugar snap peas and Verna’s excellent gravy completed the meal. It sure was good. Click here to view this sumptuous meal.

March 16, 2014 by Arizona Food and Dining Retirement

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