![Jan 1 - Afternoon walk in the wind, rain, a bit of hail, AND a beautiful double rainbow! Jan 1 - Afternoon walk in the wind, rain, a bit of hail, AND a beautiful double rainbow!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Double Rainbow 20230101-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 1 - Afternoon walk in the wind, rain, a bit of hail, AND a beautiful double rainbow!
![Jan 2 - My first attempt at 12-strand Kumihimo. Love the patterns! Jan 2 - My first attempt at 12-strand Kumihimo. Love the patterns!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Kumi 12-strand blk_wht-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 2 - My first attempt at 12-strand Kumihimo. Love the patterns!
![Jan 3 - A birthday gift from Jules.
Fabulous photos! https://www.middleredstudios.com/ Jan 3 - A birthday gift from Jules.
Fabulous photos! https://www.middleredstudios.com/](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Photo Calendar from Jules Lafferty-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 3 - A birthday gift from Jules.
Fabulous photos! https://www.middleredstudios.com/
![Jan 4 - Does a car covered in polka dots make YOU smile? I did. Jan 4 - Does a car covered in polka dots make YOU smile? I did.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Polka dot car 20230104-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 4 - Does a car covered in polka dots make YOU smile? I did.
![Jan 5 - Arizona flag mural painted on a neighbor's shed. Looks great with the saguaros and wagon wheel. Jan 5 - Arizona flag mural painted on a neighbor's shed. Looks great with the saguaros and wagon wheel.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/mural on shed 20230105-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 5 - Arizona flag mural painted on a neighbor's shed. Looks great with the saguaros and wagon wheel.
![Jan 6 - Tortoise - 2023 Spirit Animal.
Self-Belief, Commitment, and Protection.
https://pow33.com/wp/ Jan 6 - Tortoise - 2023 Spirit Animal.
Self-Belief, Commitment, and Protection.
https://pow33.com/wp/](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Tortoise 20230106_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 6 - Tortoise - 2023 Spirit Animal.
Self-Belief, Commitment, and Protection.
https://pow33.com/wp/
![Jan 7 - WOW - What a sunset! Jan 7 - WOW - What a sunset!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Sunset 20230107-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 7 - WOW - What a sunset!
![Jan 8 - Ready to twine! Jan 8 - Ready to twine!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Ready to twine 20230108-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 8 - Ready to twine!
![Jan 9 - Endless Possibilities! Jan 9 - Endless Possibilities!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Book-One Jump Ring_thumb.JPG)
Jan 9 - Endless Possibilities!
![Jan 10 - What brings you joy?
https://flyingedna.com Jan 10 - What brings you joy?
https://flyingedna.com](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Flying Edna 20230110_thumb.jpg)
Jan 10 - What brings you joy?
https://flyingedna.com
![Jan 11 - Blowin' in the wind...
Allergy material - Aachoo! Jan 11 - Blowin' in the wind...
Allergy material - Aachoo!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/20230111-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 11 - Blowin' in the wind...
Allergy material - Aachoo!
![Jan 12 - Twined rag rug, 11" so far.
A labor of love. Jan 12 - Twined rag rug, 11" so far.
A labor of love.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/202301112 Twined Rug-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 12 - Twined rag rug, 11" so far.
A labor of love.
![Jan 13 - Diorama alongside the road in my rural neighborhood. So much detail... Jan 13 - Diorama alongside the road in my rural neighborhood. So much detail...](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/20230113 Diorama-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 13 - Diorama alongside the road in my rural neighborhood. So much detail...
![Jan 14 - There's just something wonderful about this little chest of drawers. The colors, the patterns, the randomness of the drawers... cute! Jan 14 - There's just something wonderful about this little chest of drawers. The colors, the patterns, the randomness of the drawers... cute!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/20230114 chest of drawers-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 14 - There's just something wonderful about this little chest of drawers. The colors, the patterns, the randomness of the drawers... cute!
![Jan 15 - Prickly Pear Lace aka a cactus skeleton. Jan 15 - Prickly Pear Lace aka a cactus skeleton.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA _thumb.jpeg)
Jan 15 - Prickly Pear Lace aka a cactus skeleton.
![Jan 16 - Day two of gentle rain, still more to come. I so enjoy our little creek bed when it rains... Jan 16 - Day two of gentle rain, still more to come. I so enjoy our little creek bed when it rains...](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/20230116 My little creek-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 16 - Day two of gentle rain, still more to come. I so enjoy our little creek bed when it rains...
![Jan 17 - Elsa patiently waiting for the rain to stop so we can go for a walk. Jan 17 - Elsa patiently waiting for the rain to stop so we can go for a walk.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/20230117 Elsa-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 17 - Elsa patiently waiting for the rain to stop so we can go for a walk.
![Jan 18 - Storm headed this way!
Note: the rain never arrived, just beautiful clouds. Jan 18 - Storm headed this way!
Note: the rain never arrived, just beautiful clouds.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/20230118 Sunset Trail Storm-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 18 - Storm headed this way!
Note: the rain never arrived, just beautiful clouds.
![Jan 19 - I could live here... Jan 19 - I could live here...](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Rock House 20221216-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 19 - I could live here...
![Jan 20 - Shabby chic and carved wood - This bench speaks to me!
https://www.sundancecatalog.com Jan 20 - Shabby chic and carved wood - This bench speaks to me!
https://www.sundancecatalog.com](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Sundance Bench 20230120-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 20 - Shabby chic and carved wood - This bench speaks to me!
https://www.sundancecatalog.com
![Jan 21 - Did you know Jojoba plants are either male or female? Yep. This one is male and quite prolific. Jan 21 - Did you know Jojoba plants are either male or female? Yep. This one is male and quite prolific.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Jojoba Male 20230121-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 21 - Did you know Jojoba plants are either male or female? Yep. This one is male and quite prolific.
![Jan 22 - Another gorgeous sunset. Enjoyed the last glow of sunshine playing on the nearby mountains. Jan 22 - Another gorgeous sunset. Enjoyed the last glow of sunshine playing on the nearby mountains.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/20230122 Sunset-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 22 - Another gorgeous sunset. Enjoyed the last glow of sunshine playing on the nearby mountains.
![Jan 23 - Zucchini chips. Jan 23 - Zucchini chips.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Zucchini chips_thumb.jpg)
Jan 23 - Zucchini chips.
![Jan 24 - Iridescent. Jan 24 - Iridescent.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Hummingbird back_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 24 - Iridescent.
![Jan 25 - Which one are you? Jan 25 - Which one are you?](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/3 kinds of people_thumb.jpg)
Jan 25 - Which one are you?
![Jan 26 - The angels came for Lily Ray (Robin's girl) yesterday. She was such a sweet girl and dearly loved. We already miss you Lily! Jan 26 - The angels came for Lily Ray (Robin's girl) yesterday. She was such a sweet girl and dearly loved. We already miss you Lily!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Lily Ray 20230125 RIP-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 26 - The angels came for Lily Ray (Robin's girl) yesterday. She was such a sweet girl and dearly loved. We already miss you Lily!
![Jan 27 - Have you ever noticed the markings on a Blue Agave's large fleshy leaves? Gorgeous! Jan 27 - Have you ever noticed the markings on a Blue Agave's large fleshy leaves? Gorgeous!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Blue Agave-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 27 - Have you ever noticed the markings on a Blue Agave's large fleshy leaves? Gorgeous!
![Jan 28 - I agree. Jan 28 - I agree.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/20230128 quote_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 28 - I agree.
![Jan 29 - Michael D'Ambrosi's
larger-than-life Native American sculpture greeting the morning sun. Jan 29 - Michael D'Ambrosi's
larger-than-life Native American sculpture greeting the morning sun.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Michael DAmbrosi sculpture-sm_thumb.JPG)
Jan 29 - Michael D'Ambrosi's
larger-than-life Native American sculpture greeting the morning sun.
![Jan 30 - We have a lot of ravens in our neighborhood. The couples sit in the eucalyptus trees and chortle to each other. I find the sound quite amusing. Jan 30 - We have a lot of ravens in our neighborhood. The couples sit in the eucalyptus trees and chortle to each other. I find the sound quite amusing.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Raven Lore 20210130-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Jan 30 - We have a lot of ravens in our neighborhood. The couples sit in the eucalyptus trees and chortle to each other. I find the sound quite amusing.
![Jan 31 - Local raven. Jan 31 - Local raven.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Raven 2993-sm_thumb.jpg)
Jan 31 - Local raven.
![Feb 1 - Saguaro Skeleton. Very kewl. Feb 1 - Saguaro Skeleton. Very kewl.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Saguaro Skeleton_cut-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 1 - Saguaro Skeleton. Very kewl.
![Feb 2 - Ground Hog Day. A Saguaro sees its shadow, six more weeks of awesome! It was on the news so it must be true. Feb 2 - Ground Hog Day. A Saguaro sees its shadow, six more weeks of awesome! It was on the news so it must be true.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Saguaro sees its shadow 20230202-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 2 - Ground Hog Day. A Saguaro sees its shadow, six more weeks of awesome! It was on the news so it must be true.
![Feb 3 - I think I might "need" some of these Micron Graphic Needle Pens. Feb 3 - I think I might "need" some of these Micron Graphic Needle Pens.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Micron Graphic Needle Pens_thumb.jpg)
Feb 3 - I think I might "need" some of these Micron Graphic Needle Pens.
![Feb 4 - Great looking landscape feature, a Prickly Pear Sculpture. No irrigation needed. Feb 4 - Great looking landscape feature, a Prickly Pear Sculpture. No irrigation needed.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Prickly Pear Sculpture_thumb.JPG)
Feb 4 - Great looking landscape feature, a Prickly Pear Sculpture. No irrigation needed.
![Feb 5 - A prickly pear cactus with a cochineal infestation (all that fluffy white stuff). The cochineal is a parasite from which the natural dye carmine is derived. Feb 5 - A prickly pear cactus with a cochineal infestation (all that fluffy white stuff). The cochineal is a parasite from which the natural dye carmine is derived.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Prickly Pear_Cochineal-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 5 - A prickly pear cactus with a cochineal infestation (all that fluffy white stuff). The cochineal is a parasite from which the natural dye carmine is derived.
![Feb 6 - Mystery Shrub. Feb 6 - Mystery Shrub.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Mystery Shrub-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 6 - Mystery Shrub.
![Feb 7 - Photo credit - Karen Elaine (Facebook) Feb 7 - Photo credit - Karen Elaine (Facebook)](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Awaken the hearts of others_thumb.jpg)
Feb 7 - Photo credit - Karen Elaine (Facebook)
![Feb 8 - Weather headed our way??
Not in the forecast. Feb 8 - Weather headed our way??
Not in the forecast.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/sky 20230207-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 8 - Weather headed our way??
Not in the forecast.
![Feb 9 - Looking for the little jewels in our landscape. Spring is coming! Feb 9 - Looking for the little jewels in our landscape. Spring is coming!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/3 cacti 20230208_thumb.JPG)
Feb 9 - Looking for the little jewels in our landscape. Spring is coming!
![Feb 10 - Woo Hoo! Barely long enough to braid, but getting there! Feb 10 - Woo Hoo! Barely long enough to braid, but getting there!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Lyndas braid 20230209-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 10 - Woo Hoo! Barely long enough to braid, but getting there!
![Feb 11 - Comfort food. Feb 11 - Comfort food.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Comfort Food-sm_thumb.jpg)
Feb 11 - Comfort food.
![Feb 12 - Viral protocol from Dr Jen Feb 12 - Viral protocol from Dr Jen](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/covidviral protocol 20230202_thumb.jpg)
Feb 12 - Viral protocol from Dr Jen
![Feb 13 - Happy Birthday to Mom,
90 years loved! Feb 13 - Happy Birthday to Mom,
90 years loved!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Happy 90th_thumb.jpg)
Feb 13 - Happy Birthday to Mom,
90 years loved!
![Feb 14 - Happy Valentine's Day! Feb 14 - Happy Valentine's Day!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Valentine-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 14 - Happy Valentine's Day!
![Feb 15 - Larry back from Florida! Feb 15 - Larry back from Florida!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Florida return 20230215_thumb.jpg)
Feb 15 - Larry back from Florida!
![Feb 16 - BRRRR - Todays Temp at 6am Feb 16 - BRRRR - Todays Temp at 6am](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Todays Temp 20230216_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 16 - BRRRR - Todays Temp at 6am
![Feb 17 - Google Street View Vehicle was in our neighborhood. Feb 17 - Google Street View Vehicle was in our neighborhood.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Google Street View Vehicle 20230217_thumb.jpg)
Feb 17 - Google Street View Vehicle was in our neighborhood.
![Feb 18 - Looking for a mate. Feb 18 - Looking for a mate.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Quail9-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 18 - Looking for a mate.
![Feb 19 - Yum! Breakfast at the
Black Mountain Coffee Shop. Feb 19 - Yum! Breakfast at the
Black Mountain Coffee Shop.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Black Mtn Coffee Shop 20230219-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 19 - Yum! Breakfast at the
Black Mountain Coffee Shop.
![Feb 20 -
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Feb 20 -
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/back yard 20230220-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 20 -
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
![Feb 21 - Aloe Vera getting ready to bloom! The hummingbirds will be happy. Feb 21 - Aloe Vera getting ready to bloom! The hummingbirds will be happy.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Aloe Vera 20230221-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 21 - Aloe Vera getting ready to bloom! The hummingbirds will be happy.
![Feb 22 -
How do you photograph the wind? Feb 22 -
How do you photograph the wind?](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/High Wind Warning 20230222_thumb.jpg)
Feb 22 -
How do you photograph the wind?
![Feb 23 - Jojoba Female.
Yep, this one's a girl; almost ready to bloom and be fertilized by the boy next door (see Jan 21 above). Feb 23 - Jojoba Female.
Yep, this one's a girl; almost ready to bloom and be fertilized by the boy next door (see Jan 21 above).](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Jojoba Female-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 23 - Jojoba Female.
Yep, this one's a girl; almost ready to bloom and be fertilized by the boy next door (see Jan 21 above).
![Feb 24 - Saguaro sprouting its first arms. Love the pleating on this one too. Feb 24 - Saguaro sprouting its first arms. Love the pleating on this one too.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Saguaro arms forming-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 24 - Saguaro sprouting its first arms. Love the pleating on this one too.
![Feb 25 Feb 25](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Read_Love_Learn-sm_thumb.jpg)
Feb 25
![Feb 26 - Aloe in bloom. Feb 26 - Aloe in bloom.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Aloe in bloom-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 26 - Aloe in bloom.
![Feb 27 - What is this? Mistletoe; a parasite that can kill a desert tree. Feb 27 - What is this? Mistletoe; a parasite that can kill a desert tree.](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Mistletoe-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 27 - What is this? Mistletoe; a parasite that can kill a desert tree.
![Feb 28 - Fiery sunset at Black Mountain in Cave Creek, AZ Feb 28 - Fiery sunset at Black Mountain in Cave Creek, AZ](images/2023-janfeb/9E34FF3D6ABE4C9E8B98221BDA9E730A/Sunset at Black Mountain-sm_thumb.jpeg)
Feb 28 - Fiery sunset at Black Mountain in Cave Creek, AZ