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Srewart MacDougall, Myran Shozz, Ted Ramirez

Srewart MacDougall, Myran Shozz, Ted Ramirez

Stewart MacDougall, Myran Shozz

Stewart MacDougall, Myran Shozz

Stewart MacDougall

Stewart MacDougall

Stewart, Myran, Nancy

Stewart, Myran, Nancy

Stewart, Nancy

Stewart, Nancy

Myran, Stewart, Nancy

Myran, Stewart, Nancy

Stewart MacDougall

Stewart MacDougall

Gary Seiss, Patty Wands,  unknown

Gary Seiss, Patty Wands, unknown

My daughters, Shannon and Cory

My daughters, Shannon and Cory

Earl Edmunson

Earl Edmunson

Sheriff Jim Wilson

Sheriff Jim Wilson

Sheriff Jim Wilson

Sheriff Jim Wilson

Chuck Hawthorn

Chuck Hawthorn

Peter Mcglaughlin at the Chuck Pyle Tribute

Peter Mcglaughlin at the Chuck Pyle Tribute

Peter Mcglaughlin and Don Armstrong at the Chuck Pyle Tribute

Peter Mcglaughlin and Don Armstrong at the Chuck Pyle Tribute

Joel Eliot at the Chuck Pyle Tribute

Joel Eliot at the Chuck Pyle Tribute

Kate Ladsen

Kate Ladsen

Earl Edmunson

Earl Edmunson

Jon Messenger at the Chuck Pyle Tribute

Jon Messenger at the Chuck Pyle Tribute

Kerry Grombacher and Jon Messenger

Kerry Grombacher and Jon Messenger

Dennis Knill

Dennis Knill

John Hawk

John Hawk

Sage Gentle Wing

Sage Gentle Wing

Lee Robert

Lee Robert

Keeter Stuart

Keeter Stuart

Sllim Tighe, Benny Young

Sllim Tighe, Benny Young

Michael Markowitz, Ted Ramirez

Michael Markowitz, Ted Ramirez

Slim Rost, Mary Kaye, Nancy Elliott

Slim Rost, Mary Kaye, Nancy Elliott

Matt Bruner

Matt Bruner

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Sunday Brunch at Monterey Court 2016-2019

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Machaira

Mackie and Me

First day coming home.

First day coming home.

First day, it was an exhausting ride in the car. An hour and a half for a pup just leaving her litter mates.

First day, it was an exhausting ride in the car. An hour and a half for a pup just leaving her litter mates.

My ball went under here!

My ball went under here!

Mom is lifting weights, so me too! I have to be in the middle of everything she does.

Mom is lifting weights, so me too! I have to be in the middle of everything she does.

First and favorite hiding spot.

First and favorite hiding spot.

I like to sleep on the bottom shelf while Mom works.

I like to sleep on the bottom shelf while Mom works.

Mom sits at her desk a lot.

Mom sits at her desk a lot.

Watching out the back door.

Watching out the back door.

First  trip was to the Glendale Folk Festival. A lot of people, a lot of noise. I laid down by Mom's feet while she sang, and barked at a lady who came too close.

First trip was to the Glendale Folk Festival. A lot of people, a lot of noise. I laid down by Mom's feet while she sang, and barked at a lady who came too close.

I grew, and almost don't fit under the desk!

I grew, and almost don't fit under the desk!

Peeking at Dave and Kathy.

Peeking at Dave and Kathy.

Snowman Kong toy fetch!

Snowman Kong toy fetch!

Taking a breather from Jolly Ball soccer.

Taking a breather from Jolly Ball soccer.

Napping at Mom's feet.

Napping at Mom's feet.

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Mackie and Me

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I am always honored when Ismael Barajas and Domingo DeGrazia ask me to open for them. This spring the concert was held at the Historic Paramount Theater in Casa Grande.

I am always honored when Ismael Barajas and Domingo DeGrazia ask me to open for them. This spring the concert was held at the Historic Paramount Theater in Casa Grande.

Another photo at The Paramount Theater in Casa Grande, Arizona

Another photo at The Paramount Theater in Casa Grande, Arizona

Grandson, Roman, and I at the Glendale Songwriters Gathering January, 2025

Grandson, Roman, and I at the Glendale Songwriters Gathering January, 2025

One year old and Machiara still sits between my feet. I even still get hugs.

One year old and Machiara still sits between my feet. I even still get hugs.

Thank you, Neal Summerton, you know how to capture me in my element.
 Neal Summerton Photography

Thank you, Neal Summerton, you know how to capture me in my element. Neal Summerton Photography

Neal Summerton Photography.
White Tank Mountain Regional Park.

Neal Summerton Photography. White Tank Mountain Regional Park.

Sunday Brunch series at Monterey Court

Sunday Brunch series at Monterey Court

Sunday Brunch at Monterey  Court, Tucson, AZ

Sunday Brunch at Monterey Court, Tucson, AZ

Photo by Diane Banyai at the Chill Room, Tempe
Dress by Seamstress Of The Desert
Earrings by Brad Lupe

Photo by Diane Banyai at the Chill Room, Tempe Dress by Seamstress Of The Desert Earrings by Brad Lupe

Photo by Diane Banyai at The Chill Room in Tempe
Dress by Seamstress Of The Desert
Earrings by Brad Lupe

Photo by Diane Banyai at The Chill Room in Tempe Dress by Seamstress Of The Desert Earrings by Brad Lupe

My girls.

My girls.

One of a kind from Seamstress of The Desert.
Just some left over border print fabric. I had to set the skirt cattywampus to make it work, but, lookie there!
Size medium. Bust 38, waist 30, hip 41
$200.00 send me a message if interested.

One of a kind from Seamstress of The Desert. Just some left over border print fabric. I had to set the skirt cattywampus to make it work, but, lookie there! Size medium. Bust 38, waist 30, hip 41 $200.00 send me a message if interested.

Close up view of the border print dress.

Close up view of the border print dress.

A close up of the Hawaiian print dress.

A close up of the Hawaiian print dress.

Retro style, simple, easy to wear dress. Lined. Bust 38, waist 30, hip 41
Seamstress of The Desert.
Send me a note if interested.

Retro style, simple, easy to wear dress. Lined. Bust 38, waist 30, hip 41 Seamstress of The Desert. Send me a note if interested.

My saddle, buster belt, bullwhip, holster, and a old cowbell found down in Texas in 1983.

My saddle, buster belt, bullwhip, holster, and a old cowbell found down in Texas in 1983.

Staircase from the dining room to the lobby, Hassayampa Inn, Prescott, Az.
Some great stories told in that old lobby, and I was privy to some. Baxter Black. Gary McMahon, Blaine McIntyre, and more.
Being quiet in the backgound has many rewards.

Staircase from the dining room to the lobby, Hassayampa Inn, Prescott, Az. Some great stories told in that old lobby, and I was privy to some. Baxter Black. Gary McMahon, Blaine McIntyre, and more. Being quiet in the backgound has many rewards.

The place to be in summer...

The place to be in summer...

Always a clown!

Always a clown!

Fairy Duster in the front yard with storm clouds

Fairy Duster in the front yard with storm clouds

Fairy Duster up close

Fairy Duster up close

A winter's foggy morning.

A winter's foggy morning.

Casa Grande Mountain Park

Casa Grande Mountain Park

Sunset over Table Top Mountain

Sunset over Table Top Mountain

A still life, in just the right light

A still life, in just the right light

Peart Trail, Casa Grande Mountain

Peart Trail, Casa Grande Mountain

Photo Shoot at the Vekol wilderness, photo by Nancy Herndon

Photo Shoot at the Vekol wilderness, photo by Nancy Herndon

Photo Shoot on the Vekol, photo by Nancy Herndon

Photo Shoot on the Vekol, photo by Nancy Herndon

Flowers through the fence

Flowers through the fence

No Name mountain on the Vekol

No Name mountain on the Vekol

Rainy day view of Table Top

Rainy day view of Table Top

Storm over the T'hono Oo'dom Reservation

Storm over the T'hono Oo'dom Reservation

Snow on Table Top, a rare sight. I had to drive out and get photos. This is January of 2024. The last time I saw snow on Table Top was February of 2019.

Snow on Table Top, a rare sight. I had to drive out and get photos. This is January of 2024. The last time I saw snow on Table Top was February of 2019.

Snow on Table Top, from the back of the Vija Truck Stop at I-8 and Hwy 84

Snow on Table Top, from the back of the Vija Truck Stop at I-8 and Hwy 84

Snow on Table Top, a little closer, from the camp ground on Hwy 84

Snow on Table Top, a little closer, from the camp ground on Hwy 84

Hiking the MacDougall side of Casa Grande Mountain.

Hiking the MacDougall side of Casa Grande Mountain.

Another Table Top Sunset. You'll see a lot of these.

Another Table Top Sunset. You'll see a lot of these.

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