Look at this, two weeks in a row with only a minimal backstory. I might be getting the hang of this one-liner thing… Don’t count on it.
I noticed this while walking Maddie. We do see people pull into these parking lots at high rates of speed. I didn’t see this happen, but…
That’s gonna leave a mark.
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I’m giving him an A for effort.
All of our daylilies look like this. They could all be considered intruders, as they snuck under the fence from our neighbor’s yard.
The honeysuckle is almost finished blooming.
Looks like this bee likes the honeysuckle, too.
It wasn’t raining when we left for our walk.
We don’t see many cactus up here, but this woman’s cactus rose is at the corner of her yard, and it comes to life each year at this time.
Cactus rose blossom.
I love the colors, especially on a gray day.
A little early for kids.
There was a bird up there.
“Do you come here often?”
The only one to come out in the rain.
MuMu is trying to get someone’s attention. Apparently, she needs to be brushed.
With all the grooming, fertilizing and spraying for pests, it’s slim pickings for these little guys.
This little guy was waiting for us as we returned from our walk.
Maddie was hoping to sit for a while, but it’s raining.
No Facilities 
The weather has to be a challenge for Miss Maddie – rain, heat, and humidity. She must have to schedule walking and sitting. :-) Looks like she should have a couple of good days before the heat kicks in again. Hope the DIY is going well.
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Maddie is funny. She goes to the door in the morning. She doesn’t have to go out, but we check the weather. If it’s nice, when we come in she sits with me until it’s time to walk. Later, she barks at me to take her out and sit. She knows when it’s time, but she wasn’t prepared for the rain.
I hope you enjoy a few nice days in the gardens.
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Hi Dan – I’m amazed at where plants can grow … they are survivors, I’m pleased to say. The cactus is delightful …
Talking about ‘ouch’ a batsman in a local cricket match in Yorkshire hit a six … brilliant – good for his team – b-u-t … it sailed away into the car park – smash xxxx into his own car – very broken window. The nice bit is the chairman said he’d pay for the repair. My ‘good fun thought’ for the day – I will giggle for a few days … cheers Hilary
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Hit his own car? That’s priceless. Thanks Hilary.
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Yep, that’s gonna leave a mark! The last little bunny seems to be saying, “Did you see my mommy?” I had a cactus rose for years. It really made itself at home and spread. I loved that plant. Then it just died!
MuMu needs her brushing. It’s probably been a whole 30 minutes since the last one! Weather must be confusing Maddie. No white stuff out there but she still can’t sit on her deck!
Couple nice days now so enjoy them.
Ginger
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I had that same thought, Ginger. I guess bunnies are on their own pretty quickly. At least they’re safe in our yard. As Maddie and I/Editor walk around we frequently say “let’s not bother the bunny.”
I thought this cactus had died this past winter. It looked very bad. But it’s back in bloom.
MuMu was brushed. I hope you have a nice rest of the week.
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Triple bunnies! The only thing better than that is a blooming cactus in New England… how does that happen?
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Every winter, I think that cactus has had it. Every summer, it pops back to life.
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Quite a feat after surviving our winters.
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That playground looks wonderful! Ditto the playgrounds around here, and I have to confess that there have been times I’ve joined my grandchildren on some of those things. How can anyone not want to? As for back stories, aren’t they the reason we do this?
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Backstories are important, but I’ve had a couple crazy-busy weeks, so I’ve been playing by the rules. It feels funny. If I wasn’t tethered to a dog, I’d try a few of those out.
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I can’t help thinking that Maddie would enjoy the show. Too bad.
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Haha. She might.
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I think we could learn a lot from the plants in your garden. Learn to adapt, sometimes the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, burst forth with pride because somebody needs to.
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Nature teaches us a lot, Pam, as do the animals around here.
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I am not surprised to see day lilies–we had lots when I was growing up in Massachusetts–but a cactus that blooms. Wow! I love seeing all of your critters, Dan, and the two rabbits in a single shot was a nice bonus.
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This is the only blooming cactus I’ve ever seen around here, Mike. It looks like old leather for about 9 months, then it springs to life.
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The photo of the two bunnies is cute. It does look like they are having a conversation…maybe a telepathic one.
A perennial blooming cactus in the northern hemisphere? I wouldn’t think it possible, so I am intrigued. It is a very cool display.
Happy Wednesday, Dan. I hope Maddie has her walking and sitting time today and that you attend to MuMu’s brushing and MiMi’s paw like a good cat dad.
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Maddie missed her walk today. I’ll give her a long one tomorrow. I had to get my hair cut , and I go early. But the Editor sat with her. As for the cats, MuMu was screaming at me when I got home. I’m doing my best. That cactus always amazes me.
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We are the Rodney Dangerfields of the cat world. No respect unless we do as we’re told, and even then…
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That’s a good description. 😊
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Horsefeathers! It must have really taken a good “punch” to knock that thing sideways…
It’s an especially wonderful gallery today, Dan. The stalk of grass through the brick-hole cracked me up. Lots of lovely bunnies! And MuMu looks very happy. Hugs on the wing!
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Thanks Teagan. Yeah, methinks someone’s car doesn’t look good today. That stalk of grass is even funnier when you look at the bare spots in the yard where I put sod down last year. Nature has a twisted sense of humor.
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Those two little bunnies….!!! So cute. That cactus rose is beautiful. When we used to drive crosstown, this one house always had pink and blue flowers on the tips of their cactus. Every time! My husband finally told me the ‘flowers’ were a deconstructed egg carton that someone had used to make it look like flowers. Thank you for the close up of these flowers…
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Thanks Lois. These are real flowers, and they surprise me every year.
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Whoa! That person misjudged that move!
Our Daylilies are blooming now as well. They’re so pretty. The bunnies are adorable! The cactus was a cool surprise. I rarely even see it here in the desert! 😂 Sagebrush we got though.
I love the framing of the teeter-totter. Nicely done!
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Thanks Deborah. I have seven attempts of that photo. Being attached to Maddie doesn’t make it easy. I’m glad you liked that one. How big does sagebrush get? I’m thinking of old western movies.
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Seeing things like this and busted up guardrails makes me think one thing: whoopsidaisies. 😆
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Hahaha – yeah, things you just have to go home and explain.
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Nice
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Thanks.
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great animal shots!
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I’m glad you like them.
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I too am in awe of the flowering cactus. If you hadn’t included photo evidence, I would have thought it was a joke! How on earth does a cactus survive a New England winter?!!
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Every January, it looks like an old piece of leather, Joanne. It doesn’t start looking healthy again until May and then, boom, it pops open! I keep meaning to ask the woman how long she’s had it.
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I’m curious to know whether she’s done anything special to help it survive.
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I will ask if I get the chance. It’s literally at the far edge of her property. I’ve never seen it covered.
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You said there was a bird up in the wires – are you sure? Maybe you need to lie down for a little while, Dan….
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There was a big=rd, GP. But…
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Oops!
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Ouch is right! Some months ago someone managed to drive off the right lane of the street with enough force to bring down a tree (a palo verde, so not the enormous, sturdy types you have there but still a tree) and take out a power box, leaving an entire group of businesses without power for 8 hours or so. I can only shake my head.
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You really have to wonder. The speed limit on this street is 25 mph. It’s a wide driveway.
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The speed limit on the street here is 45 and people routinely go 50+. But still…
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Yeah, that’s a lot of damage.
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Terrific photos, Dan
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Thanks John. Glad I didn’t create the subject.
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Hahaha.
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You’ve got some especially interesting photos here today! Some suggest stories for our imaginings and encourage mindfulness behind the wheel. The grass growing through the brick looks decorative and purposeful. I like the lines in the playground equipment.
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Thanks JoAnna. The lines are what moved me to take those pictures.
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Have to ask, what were Maddie’s thoughts on that squirrel? :)
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Maddie isn’t interested in the squirrels unless they run.
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A perfect one liner. Super photos, especially the cactus rose.
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I’m glad you liked this, Jennie.
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😀
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What a nice walk! I just love those bunnies. I miss the honeysuckle bushes that lined our back yard when we were young. We always had to snag a taste or two of nectar.
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It is a sweet smell. We’re trying to keep it in check, but it is pretty
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Hitting one of those concrete pillars would certainly not be good for the car. I love your day lily, Dan, such beautiful colours.
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Yeah, I’m sure that did some damage. Thanks.
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That playground equipment has such great color and lines — almost abstract art.
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My thinking exactly.
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Great pics…didn’t expect to see the cactus there!!
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We don’t see very many of them, Kirt. that’s for sure.
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