Congratulations Graduate

James and his girlfriend Gennette graduated from high school this weekend. I am so proud of James and so happy for James and Gennette, they have a bright future ahead of them. Their graduation ceremony was cool complete with before and after parties.

Gennette's car.


James with his two favorite women.


The graduation ceremony begins.


Cienega High School class of 2010.


James, accepting his diploma.


James, returning to his seat.


The frisbee toss.

The day after graduation we toured Old Tucson.
















James is gone to a trip to Washington DC, that should be an awesome trip for him.

A Year Ago Today...

...I lost two new-found friends, Mike and Donna. I miss them deeply.

"God only knows
all the places I've been.
But I love this life
that I'm living in.
I won't look back
to regret yesterday.
We're not handed tomorrow
so I'll live for today."

[Pause the MUSIC, on the right ---> Then play the video].

A Flower To Make Me Smile

One of my new babies has bloomed for me. These cactus are called "Echinopsis".

For My Son

[Pause the MUSIC, on the right ---> Then play the video].


Cienega High School 2010 Graduate J. King .v2 from Hundewanderer on Vimeo.

My New Baby, an Orange Star

My perennial friend, I promise to feed you, water you, give you adequate sunlight, speak sweetly to you... please bloom brightly for me.



Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity. -Lindley Karstens

J & G's ride to Mount Lemmon (Tucson)

My son and his girlfriend went for a motorcycle ride up Mount Lemmon. They are so cute...

Arizona's Wildflowers (movie)

I was inspired by Shooting My Universe when he posted Some Wildflowers.

For a long time I have enjoyed SMU's photographs. While I love living in the sunny Southwest, his photographs from the East coast are often beautiful.

When I watched his wildflower video, I thought his wildflowers are beautiful, but different than the ones I see here. I take hundreds of photos while hiking, thank you SMU for giving my wildflower photos a purpose.

[Pause the MUSIC, on the right ---> Then play the video].

Arizona's Wildflowers from Hundewanderer on Vimeo.

The video is also available on my YouTube channel. Same video - different song.

James & Gennette, Prom

Cienega High School Prom, Phantom of the Opera.
May 1, 2010