Welcome to the third installment of my “Saturday Shorts.” Today’s shorts include true tales from the Sonoran Desert, helpful tips on how to survive the scorching “dry” heat, and a bonus short, just for fun. It may be cooling down elsewhere, but it is still very hot in my lovely state – we are now at 135 days of over 100 degrees F. and today should bring us to 136 days. ๐ฅ I love learning about other places and cultures through my blog interactions; I hope you enjoy this post – a snapshot of life in Arizona. All photographs are mine this time (except for the picture of me taking a picture). ๐ท ๐ All quotes are mine, except for the one I borrowed from an animated ass. ๐
I recently experienced what my photography teacher would have described as a โdecisive moment.โ The term, made popular by street photographer and photojournalist, Henri Cartier-Bresson, refers to capturing an event that is spontaneous. My moment, that might not exactly fit his definition, was a gorgeous and quickly vanishing sunset. I had only a few minutes to capture the perfectly placed smoke-enhanced setting sun. I was aiming (haha) for several descending shots and I did not want the moment to be a blur (hahaha). Without a tripod, I became the steady stand – elbows in and legs square for balance โ I focused and began clicking (cell phone photo below). Fortunately, my camera was properly set and I did not miss the moment! I hope life brings you plenty of sunshine! ๐ Michele
If you like these shorts, you might enjoy my previous shorts: https://myinspiredlife.org/2020/08/22/saturday-shorts-the-high-school-years/ https://myinspiredlife.org/2020/06/27/saturday-shorts/
Photos: All nature photos were taken from as far south as Tucson, up to Prescott (Northern AZ) and several places in between. The citrus, salsa ingredients, and rat trap photo (odd list) are from mi casa. ๐ ๐ถ ๐ ๐ก
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Thank you for sharing your stunning images and words of wisdom ๐
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Thank you Ingrid. ๐ I too, appreciate your “Postcard” series and your posts about favorite meals. ๐
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Thank you for sharing! I look forward to my Saturday morning short stories
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Thanks for reading. ๐ ๐
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Enjoyable trip down memory lane. As an Arizona native, Iโve experienced each of the scenarios you share. What a beautiful and giving state we live in.
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Thanks for strolling down my AZ lane. ๐ It is a beautiful place. The valley of the sun is harsh during the summer, but there are plenty of nearby places, where we can escape and cool off. ๐
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And Arizona sunsets, even from Peoria, even in the blazing summer, are beautiful. (If your camera doesn’t melt.)
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They certainly are beautiful and never exactly the same. ๐ True! Never ever never ever leave children or pets in a car, or electronics!
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Haha, some funny quotes there. The one about the rat and the donkey are right up my street. Itโs like one Stan Laurel had: โYou can lead a horse to water but a pencil must be leadโ ๐
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Thanks! Funny Laurel quote, that shows how one idea can lead to another. ๐ Poor little rat, I could never do that, I would rather get a cat โฆ but the coyotes eat them, so I suppose the trap cuts to the chase. haha
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I must say you have a great eye for photography. Love these pictures. I need to see them again. One read I canโt take it all in. I want a leisurely peek into every picture and word. You have given me quite a cinematic experience with this post. Great quotes there lol my ass ..
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Thank you Yasmin. ๐ Capturing moments visually, along with words, brings me great creative joy. Such a blessing, especially this year!๐ธ โ๐ป ๐ Yes, that funny talking ass … he also gave us a cinematic experience. Quite the animated character. ๐
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You are welcome , Lee.
Thank you for these posts. Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.
Goodnight from the other side of the world.
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I am. ๐ Goodnight to you. I will look at the moon tonight and add to our moon chapbook collection. ๐
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๐ด Lune love ๐
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โI paint the objects and places that I love and are a part my everyday life. I find inspiration in the Sonoran Desert landscape in and around Tucson, Arizona where I live. I am very interested in its natural beauty, historic manmade structures, and stories left behind. I am equally interested in the atmosphere that surrounds these places and the moods they evoke.
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Ahtoh, thank you for sharing. Tucson is special for many reasons. We lived there for five years – I miss friends, Sabino Canyon, and several other gorgeous and peaceful places in and near Tucson. Do you have a website?
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Thank you for sharing your sunshine, dear Michele ๐๐น lovely sunset & landscape photographs ๐
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You are welcome. More where that came from! ๐ Thank you for taking the time to look at my older posts. ๐๐ป
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You have such a lovely state, with so much beauty in the desert ๐ต๐ป Have a pleasant day, my friend ๐
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Absolutely. The desert, like every place, has its own unique beauty. ๐ You do the same kind creative human. Thank you.
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