Category Archives: Arizona

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Spring Time in Arizona–Wildflowers

Posted on March 24, 2020 by AnnElise

It’s the best of time in Arizona! Temperatures are languid and mild, bunnies and squirrels frolic on the lush greens of a recent rain, and the colors pop out of the fragrant earth: wildflowers–it’s spring time. I took pictures on … Continue reading →

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Monster holes create a Mesa moonscape

Posted on June 20, 2019 by AnnElise

The heat is on in Mesa. It’s the new construction fever. Whole subdivisions are sprouting up over night. The most awful, megalomaniac, commercial buildings just shot up two blocks down by Falcon Field. Not that they have been sold yet, … Continue reading →

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Arnold Annen–An Extremist in Ceramics: Illuminations

Posted on June 21, 2017 by AnnElise

Arnold Annen ist ein Keramik-Poet. Hier (oben) eines seiner Designs, das er der Natur (Mikroben) abgeschaut hat. Wir haben ihn und seine Partnerin Violette Fassbaender–unsere Freunde–kürzlich besucht. Beide Künstler sind einzigartige Keramik-Pioniere, Arnold mit seinen zerbrechlichen Schalen, Violette mit ihren … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! Or maybe happy Oscars!

Posted on January 15, 2017 by AnnElise

Counting down the Pine Cone in Flagstaff Music by Waco Brothers, live at Monty Hall, Harm’s Way. Yes, I am submitting my docu-shorts as a new category to the movie academy in Hollywood. If I don’t win, then Molly would … Continue reading →

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Renatle’s Mosaic of Life on Amazon!

Posted on December 22, 2016 by AnnElise

“Renatle, Mosaic of Life” is now out on Amazon. The cover looks sassy and the story is full of suspense. I am so excited! Renatle’s mosaic of life adventures came beautifully together in her memoir. It is out on Amazon … Continue reading →

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