We have been experiencing light rain and cool temperatures today (only 80 degrees). Both of the dogs are acting as if it’s a winter storm as they hibernate on their respective perches on the sofa and love seat. Click on the image to enlarge.
Arizona
The Grill Station
This is the setup I now use when I grill something outdoors. It is our four burner grill that we have had since we moved here and an umbrella that we recently bought. I use the driveway in front of the garage since the patio is enclosed and covered.
Today’s dinner was grilled pork loin chops and roasted ears of corn with all the trimmings. Verna fixed the latter consisting of butter beans, apple compoté and bacon cabbage. Good stuff!
Since we live where it sometimes gets a bit breezy, I placed the umbrella in a heavy stand and parked the grill on top of the stand to keep the wind from blowing both over, or worse – into the desert or into our house.
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Sun Rays
This is a late-afternoon image of a cumulus cloud just to the west of the house. The sun’s rays give it a spectacular halo! Click on the image to enlarge.
A Freedom Rose
We bought a dozen of these “Freedom” roses at the supermarket today. I took one of them and some baby’s breath, put it in a swan vase and took it over to Mom’s today. Click on the image to enlarge.
Cereus Cactus Flower
Over the past few days, three of these beautiful cereus cactus flowers opened up. I moved the cactus to the patio where the critters can’t come and eat the flower buds. A lesson learned from last year. Click on the image to enlarge.
Visiting Mom on my Birthday
Verna took this photo of Mom and me during our visit today. It is my 70th today and I have never felt better! Mom is doing good too. Click on the image to enlarge.
