Cactus Blossoms On My Morning Walk (October 28, 2022) — Images by kenne
“If we could see the miracle of a single flower, clearly our whole life would change.”
Budda
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A Fallen Century Plant Observed On This Morning’s Walk In Tanuri Ridge — Image by kenne
The century plant, Agave americana, is monocarpic, meaning it will bloom once in its lifetime.
However, it doesn’t bloom in a hundred years but may not appear for 10, 20, or more years, depending on the climate.
Most species in the genus Agave flower just once, although there are a few that are repeat bloomers.
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Morning Walk In The Catalina Foothills — Image by kenne
Let me tell you a story of Nature
and my early morning walks in the
desert. The fragrance of cactus blossoms
and the starkness of its beauty beckon.
Or, is it the silence, like no other, interrupted
only by the hum of bees and tiny species
who materialize when you draw a handful
of sand to your eyes, viewing them as equals.
— from A Desert Walk by Constance La France
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Morning Walk View Of The Catalina Foothills — Image by kenne
Early morning rains left behind some low-hinging clouds over the Santa Catalina Mountains’ front range.
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Tanque Verde Wash Trail- Photo Essay 1 comment
Tanque Verde Wash Tail — Photo Essay by kenne
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I have been walking the trails along the Tanque Verde Wash for over ten years,
taking many photos of the art and still have no idea who is the artist(s) —
for me, it’s a mystery.
— kenne
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Morning Walk On The Tanque Verde Wash Trail — HDR Image by kenne
“Direction is so much more important than speed.” Or said another way;
“Sometimes being low is the best way to reach your goal,
just think about what you may learn on the way.”
— kenne
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Mexican Olive Blossoms 2 comments
Mexican Olive Blossoms (Cordia boissieri) — Images by kenne
This time of year, we get up earlier
with daylight coming earlier to begin
our morning walk while it’s still cool
here in the desert. Now that I’m doing less hiking,
it’s important to get the morning walks in.
At my age, the key some mornings is not to
walk faster and longer; it is to aim for continuation —
got to keep on moving.
We were expecting rain overnight,
expecting my walk might be delayed.
When it does rain, I can hear it on the skylight;
not hearing any, I knew there was no by daylight.
The walk took place on schedule,
commenting to other walkers,
“the forecast was wrong.”
We did get some rain after breakfast,
not enough for the rain gauge to measure.
— kenne
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Sunlight and Shadows — Images by kenne
I walk in the morning sunlight
or is it in the morning shadows
you choose the perspective.
A bird crosses my path
disappearing in the shadows
only to quickly fly away.
I perceived each morning walk
with reference to a particular frame
where “same” events are not the same.
— kenne
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A Morning Walk Along The Tanque Verde Wash — Images by kenne
Our community of Tanuri Ridge backs up to the Tanque Verde Wash. The wash continues to eat away at our property line.
Soon, this part of the trail will be washed away, along with the “branch art” monuments along the Tanque Verde banks.
Recent mountain rains in the Catalinas are beginning to bring ash from the Big Horn Fire to the wash.
— kenne
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Morning Walk Rainbow 5 comments
Tanuri Ridge Rainbow (07/21/20) — Image by kenne
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A Palo Verde Spring — Photo Essay 3 comments
Tanuri Ridge Morning Walk — Images by kenne
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Morning Walk Cactus Blossom 1 comment
Cactus Blossom — Images by kenne
I saw you on my morning walk.
Stopping,
I Thought such a little guy
to have such a big blossom.
Impressed,
I decided to take you with me.
Now,
you are always with me.
— kenne
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Rotary Park, Lake Havasu City, Arizona — Image by kenne
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Wonder—is not precisely Knowing
And not precisely Knowing not—
A beautiful but bleak condition
He has not lived who has not felt—
Suspense—is his maturer Sister—
Whether Adult Delight is Pain
Or of itself a new misgiving—
This is the Gnat that mangles men—
— Emily Dickinson
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Morning Walk in The Woodlands Texas, 2008 — Collage by kenne
Darkness in transition
Embracing the solitude
Pondering the moment
Filled with emotions
Posturing the thoughts
Consoled by pod music
Tempering the walk
Framed on the cover
Of the Rolling Stone
In the shadows of reality
Light in transition
Sharing the solitude
With morning shadows
Appearing in the light
Vanishing in the darkness
Stepping in alternation
Moving to the front
Moving to the back
Dancing to the music
In the shadows of reality
Kenne
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“Morning Walk” — Image by kenne
The only way to make
sense out of change
is to plunge into it,
move with it,
and join the dance.
— Alan Watts
Becoming is Superior to Being 