Desert Snow — Image by kenne
Archive for February 2011
Supporting Public Service Workers 1 comment
This Snow Has Been Inspiring! 3 comments
Desert Snow — Image by kenne
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Capturing the Moment — Snow In The Catalina’s – Panorama View Leave a comment
Snow On The Santa Catalina Mountains, February 27, 2011 — Image by kenne
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Snow Cactus Leave a comment
Snow Cactus — Image by kenne
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Snow Images from The Santa Catalina Foothills 9 comments
Early morning view from our patio. Images by kenne
Yes, we did get some much need precipitation last night, rain in the valley, snow in the mountains — what a lovely sight!
kenne
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Tough Winter For Skiing On Mount Lemmon Leave a comment
Image Source: Arizona Daily Star
Other than a couple of weeks in January, there has been no skiing on Mount Lemmon this winter. Last year, skiing began on Dec. 26 and the last skiing day was April 11. There is, however, a 100% chance of snow tomorrow morning, so there will be people dancing on the mountain — “Skiing is a dance, and the mountain always leads.”
kenne
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Haven’t Seen It Yet, But I Will. Leave a comment
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I haven’t seen this movie, and I have no idea which nominated movie will win the “best picture” award, but this movie (127 Hours) is base on one hell of a compelling story.
kenne
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Capturing The Moment — Huddling Together Leave a comment
Huddling Together — Image by kenne
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Linda Vista Trail 3 comments
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A hiking we will go, a hiking we will go . . ., yes we are slowly getting in more time hiking. Most of our hiking has been closer to home in the canyons in the southeastern Catalina’s. This time we headed about 30 minutes to the northwest to Oro Valley, just east of Marana. The landscape is just a little different with a lot of boulder debris. Hope you enjoy the approximately two and a half-minute video containing still photos and video clips.
kenne
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It’s a Crazy World Out There, When . . . 1 comment
Simpson’s Angry Mob — Source: Google Images
It’s a crazy world out there, when . . .
. . . a 62-year-old Alabama fan with dumping poison on a couple of oaks that have been historic gathering places for happy Auburn Tiger supporters.
. . . Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker proposed sharply curbing the bargaining rights of public unions to make immediate budget savings.
. . . The Speaker of The House says, “If spending cuts kill jobs, so be it!”
. . . Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) posted a tweet saying, “President’s health care law will destroy jobs, says CBO,” which is false.
. . . politicians have a made up solution in search of a problem.
. . . House Republicans are also pushing to scale back the requirement for third-party testing for lead and other hazards in products sold to children.
. . . children of illegal immigrants born in the US would receive special birth certificates that would make clear that the state does not consider them Arizona citizens.
. . . illegal immigrants would be barred from driving in the state, enrolling in school or receiving most public benefits.
. . . in Tucson, a community group was so enraged by what it called the extremist nature of the proposals from Phoenix that it proposed severing the state in two, creating what some call Baja Arizona.
. . . the governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker acts like “the plantation owner talking to the slaves.”
. . . there is very little in Washington that can’t be explained by an episode of the original “Star Trek,” and Boehner is playing out the one where the Romulan captain prefers the ways of peace but is saddled with a crew that will mutiny if he fails to follow through on the plan to blow up the galaxy.
. . . Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s (R) budget repair bill has focused on the section that would strip public employees of their collective bargaining rights. Less noticed is a provision in the 144-page piece of legislation that could dramatically change the state’s Medicaid program.
. . . a Wisconsin bill would grant the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) sweeping authority to making changes to the state’s Medicaid program — which covers one in five residents — with virtually no public scrutiny. According to an analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau, Walker’s plan would use “emergency” powers to allow DHS to restrict eligibility, raise premiums and change reimbursements — all moves traditionally controlled by the legislature.
The answers to Question 12, “What is the “rule of law”?, on the test to become a US citizen are all wrong.
. . . at a town hall meeting this week, angry supporters of O’Donnell confronted the chairman of the state Republican Party , who had defected against O’Donnell during the campaign last year, saying that she wasn’t capable of being elected dog catcher.
kenne
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Hiking In Bear Canyon to Seven Falls 1 comment
Canyon Hiking Image by kenne
Joy has been active in a local Welcome Wagon Club. One of their weekly activities is hiking. A couple of weeks ago we went, with six others, hiking in Bear Canyon. This was the second time for us to hike the canyon. Most people hike the canyon up to Seven Falls. The first time we were in the canyon, we started late in the day, so we turned back before reaching Seven Falls, to avoid a return in the dark. This time we started early in the morning.
kenne
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Optics In Nature — Bill Wolfe 2 comments
This glass sphere is in the lobby area of the College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona.
On February 10, 2011, the Tanuri Ridge Education & Recreation Series program was given by the University of Arizona, College of Optical Sciences, Professor Emeritus (and Tanuri Ridge Resident) Bill Wolfe, on “Optics In Nature.” The following information on Bill is from the College of Optical Sciences website:
Bill Wolfe joined the Optical Sciences Center in 1969 and retired in 1995 after a 26-year career. He received his undergraduate degree in physics from Bucknell University and earned postgraduate degrees in physics and electrical engineering at the University of Michigan. A noted author and researcher in optical engineering, Bill helped translate the study of optics in ways we can all understand and appreciate. His contributions to space programs, military defense, and commercial applications have defined a productive, innovative, and successful career in infrared optics. Bill generously established this scholarship to honor his family and support graduate students pursuing careers in infrared optics.
After Bill’s presentation, we toured the College of Optical Sciences on the University of Arizona campus.
— kenne
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Art de jour — Optics 1 comment
“Optics” Image by kenne
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Desert Shadows — Image by kenne
A guilty conscience needs to confess. A work of art is a confession.
— Albert Camus
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Cartoon de jour 1 comment
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As a nation, we see a people wanting the best in public safety and education, but when budgets get tight, they are the first areas to be cut. We are losing ground to many western nations. This weekend, Joy and I were part of around 700 people shows their support for public service workers.
kenne
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