Trees

Trees have a symbiotic relationship with humans. And with my dog Buddy.

In order to live, we inhale Oxygen and exhale Carbon Dioxide.

In order to live, trees take in Carbon Dioxide and release Oxygen.

I have lived in Green Valley for 20 years and have never understood homeowner associations fights about trees. In fact, I wondered then, why they called it "Green Valley" when they were so "anti" tree. I don't buy the argument "I paid for the view and I don't want any g--d--- tree interfering with my view". Many times I have stood in the complainers patio, looking at the offending tree. There was not one time that moving a few feet to the right -or to the left that the view was obstructed. IMO

Movie Reviews

Saw four movies recently. Here they are in order of the best liked to the least liked.

#1- This is It- The Michael Jackson Movie was incredible. What a joy for his director/producer to put this footage together to share with the public. Yes, I know he made money but I was touched by the story of how he put together a performance. I wasn't an avid fan but thought that Jackson could put lyrics together that were very touching. I.e The Man in the Mirror that talked about personal responsibility for the woes of the world. He changed the art of dancing to music and his performance was truly art.

#2 Where the Wild Things Are . I loved this movie. I liked the portrayal of anger by the young boy; how he runs away in frustration to find a land with almost monsters who make him King.

Here among these marvelous and often scary creatures he finds that he is not the only one with emotions, some good, some bad. The larger than life puppets were remarkably real. This would make a good books to films since it begs to be discussed.

#3 - A Serious Man - the Cohen Brothers latest film and said by some to be their best. It is very Jewish. Had it not been made by the Cohens, I would have said that it went over the top in stereotyping Jews. Taking place in Minnespolis made it more interesting to me. Loosely based on the book of Job, when God tests Job. When Job is spit up by the whale, he finds that God remains a mystery. So it is with the main character who faces many trials and doesn't understand why God is punishing him. As a 'goy' it almost seemed like I was on the outside looking in at this culture.

#4 -The Men Who Stare at Goats - A comedy caper with Clooney. Supposedly based on a true story of military psychics, this movie has a lot of big names in addition George Clooney. Ewan MacGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. Taking place in Iraq, the psychics get in a lot of trouble that provides laughes. I thought it was silly but my husband laughed a lot. And that is important to me.

All Souls Procession

This year was the 20th year that Tucsonians have dressed up and marched to celebrate the

Day of the Dead.

All masks and costumes are a work of art.

The more grotesque the better.

This young girl really played her part and when asked said that she wanted to be an actress.

Dia de los Muertos

Many bring their pets or dress up as or carry masks of heads of animals.

On or near All Souls Day, Hispanics venerate/ show respect to those who have died.

Singles, couples and families dress up in skeleton costumes.

Would Christ be a Christian today?

IMO - No he wouldn't. He would be unhappy with: The retraction of Maine's Gay Marriage bill.

the murder and harassment of pro choice activists, lack of health care for ALL, society's lack of attention to the poor and homeless.

In fact, because of his teachings, the Right would call Jesus a Socialist and Communist.

"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike Christ."

Mohanda Gandhi.

More Roses

Roses, roses and more roses

Arrangements

Trios
Some very tiny

Yellows

And reds