Mom Cat

This is my daughters cat MooShoo. Mooshoo is an indoor cat. Mooshoo was not "fixed." MooShoo got out. MooShoo had three kittens....BAD MooShoo! Does anyone know how soon after giving birth a female cat can be spayed??? I know, you are thinking, BAD cat owners...well this is not my cat and I shouldn't have to pay for this, right??? Oh nevermind.

These kittens need homes, they are currently about five weeks old. Please, please, please.

The Birds on a Wire & I'm on the Fence

I was out back messing around with the telephoto lens the other day and I snapped this bird on the powerlines. I played around with the processing and came up with this nice muted version of the shot. I liked it because it wasn't the typical blue sky/green tree scenario. Ya know what I mean.... Well then I posted it on Flickr to one of the groups I belong to. Right away someone said "it's too dark."

So I am soliciting your opinions, my friends. I'm curious to know what is appealing to the masses. I will still shoot what I like the way I like it, but I am interested in what you like and why. So if you have a moment, leave a comment on this post. Thanks all!

Mercury Man

The Mercury Man shows up in the darndest places...here he is at the park. I think some kids thought he was a Frisbee. I got to him in time and he didn't end up in the air or in a dogs mouth... I'm sure he was grateful, but he doesn't talk much.

Spring Into Summer

I can always tell when summer is around the corner. People start getting testy. Mind you, it is not even REALLY hot yet!

In many places, summer is a season that people look forward to. Here in Phoenix we dread the summer because it gets so darn hot that you simply cannot enjoy anything that involves leaving the air conditioning. Leaving the house is like walking into a blast furnace for most of July and August. Why do we stay if it is that bad you might ask? Well, probably because the heat has fried our brains and we don't have any common sense left.

So here is one last toast to springtime and the cool night breeze that will soon be a distant memory....

Mans Best Friend

I love this picture....that's all

A Sad and Splendid Day

Yesterday would have been my mothers 77th birthday. I thought about all of the things I didn't get to share with her over the years since she's been gone and I missed her. One year ago today, my daughters friend Colin died from a heroin overdose. I thought about all of the things his family won't get to share with him and I was sad.

Then I thought about how ridiculously fortunate and blessed I am. I have a wonderful and interesting family. I have a job. I have good health and the use of all my faculties. My bills are paid and if I wanted to, I could buy a new pair of shoes. I have peace.

Just about this time, I decided to take a break from cleaning and go outside. The wind was blowing the trees around like crazy, there were beautiful clouds in a VERY blue sky and the sunlight had a quality that was almost magical. At that moment, I realized, that everything was exactly the way it was supposed to be.

My Vision

My vision doesn't always make sense to other people. Sometimes I forget that it doesn't have to.

Ridin the Rails

The Lightrail(s) that is... For some crazy reason I decided to stand in the middle of Central Ave. (again) and take pictures of more buildings and cars. I don't know, maybe it's a sickness. Anyway, as I was pursuing this goal I got a nice shot of the Lightrail coming down the track toward me. I know some folks will consider this shot "busy", but I like all the stuff going on in the background. Feel free to weigh in...

God is Laughing

The other day I was out walking and I came across these weeds with the sweetest little orange flowers. I thought the flowers would make lovely pictures so I went back later with my camera. Isn't it funny how we often take credit for things, I was going to make some pictures... like I had some part in creating the subjects in the first place. The thing was, that when I went back, the flowers were not open and I was dissapointed that I would not get the shots I was hoping for. Since I was already there I went ahead and took some photos and was pleasantly surprised with this. Today I am grateful for all of the beauty that is in my world, for a God who reminds me who is really in charge and for the simple gifts he gives me every day. 

In Honor of Bike Week

Arizona Bike Week began on Thursday. While for many folks that means absolutely nothing, for a wide range of motorcycle enthusiasts, it is an event that is anticipated all year. As far as I can tell it is a great excuse to get out and enjoy the fantastic weather, feel the wind in your hair (and an occasional bug in your teeth) and just ride!