“Succulents Afire” — Abstract Art by kenne
— Philip Roth
Wild Cotton — Images by kenne
(Click on any of the images for slideshow view.)
Greater Roadrunner Grunge Art — Images by kenne
“Clownlike it may appear to human eyes, but the Roadrunner is a very effective predator. Its speed on foot is not just for show: it captures not only snakes and large insects, but also fast-running lizards, rodents, and various small birds. Gambel’s Quail may pay scant attention to the Roadrunner at most seasons, but they react to it violently when they have small young, and with good reason: given an opportunity, the Roadrunner will streak in to grab a bite-sized baby quail.”
Girl Atop Windy Point Vista Pinnacle Rock (August 20, 2010) — Image by kenne
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Blue Moon Over Tucson, July 31, 2015 — Image by kenne
A Lonesome Dove — Image by kenne
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Artist Painting In The Canyon — Image by kenne
Sonoran Storms (June 26, 2015) — Image by kenne
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Low Clouds In The Catalina Mountains (July 5, 2015 view from patio)– Image by kenne
Kenne, Kika & Joy, June 21, 2010, waiting for the movers.
We are starting our sixth year here, longer than most friends and family would have predicted, especially since Joy has not grown to love southern Arizona the way I have. However, the five years we have lived here have allowed us to experience most of the things we took into consideration when deciding to move — a new adventure and being closer to Joy’s family in southern California.
We are now looking forward to year six in the desert southwest, which will include continuing to explore options, contrasted with more traveling. The following poem is titled “Birthday” but could have easily been titled “Life.”
turned around,
here am I.
knowing how
not the why.
young in heart,
old in age.
feeling the itch,
pacing the cage.
inner peace,
knowing the thou.
learning to write
a thesis of now.
turned around,
and found love.
living the moment,
free as a dove.
still learning
when to talk.
listening for,
beat of the walk.
reality is now,
truth in the heart.
singing the knowledge,
a requiem to smart.
turned around,
found beauty in art.
traveling the future,
with Dylan and Descartes.
— kenne
Our rain total since the beginning of April is .3 inches (.76 cm) — yes, we do live in the desert. Image by kenne
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Doubtful Canyon in the Peloncillo Mountains (December 2012) — Fisheye Art by kenne
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(We will be driving through the Peloncillo’s today, May 12, 2015, on our way from Ft. Stockton to Tucson.
First posted December 8, 2012)
Rillito Park Race Track, Tucson, Arizona — Computer Painting by kenne
Houston Legend, Earl Gilliam and Jonn Richardson at the Big East, (February 15, 2009) — Image by kenne
Lately I have been listening to an Otis Taylor CD. Coincidentally, my friend Jonn Del Toro Richardson posts on Facebook a Otis Taylor, Gary Moore & Jonn Richardson video from 2006 — karma!
I’ve followed the musical career of Jonn over the last decade. The Blues world has a lot of great Bluesmen, but few as good, yet not recognized as Jonn. Yes, among Blues musicians Jonn is admired for his talent, but for many Blues fans he is under the radar. For years Jonn has toured with better known musicians, and collaborated on releasing CDs, but no solo CD — it’s time for his own CD!
Now there’s an opportunity to help Jonn reach his funding goal to produce his first solo album. Click here for more information.
Here are three of videos of Jonn I have done — yes, he is the “REAL DEAL!”
IBC Blues Jam, 2010
The Real Deal with Rich DelGrosso at Ken & Mary’s Blues Project, 2011
Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy @ Rhythm & Roots Concert Series In Tucson, 2012 — Jonn and Diunna bring it on home in this video!
This morning was as if we had brought the Seattle area fog and drizzle to Tucson. Fog, like snow, can be a real big deal in the desert, making for a pleasant change.
Meydenbauer Bay On Lake Washington, Bellevue, WA — Images by kenne
Tanuri Ridge Patio View (West)
Tanuri Ridge Circle View (East)
Desert Fog
— kenne
(Go To kenneturner.com to see all the “Becoming is Superior to Being” Postings.)
