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2012-01-30T12:24:00.000-08:00

Discussing Phunny or anything YOU want... 02/02 by MiMiParis | Blog Talk Radio

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2012-01-18T09:24:00.000-08:00

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Morenci Cemetery

2011-12-30T11:42:00.000-08:00

While adventuring around the great state of Arizona, I came across this treasure--Morenci Mexican Cemetery. Wow! How rich. Since I know nothing about it, I researched it...and post this site for you.

http://www.apcrp.org/BLOCK_KATHY/TALES_OF_THE_CRYPT/Tales_from_the_Crypt_072609.htm

Cactus

2011-12-20T09:52:00.000-08:00

"Come, Critters, I will shelter you!"

New Book

2011-12-16T12:24:00.000-08:00

Maybe this shall be the start of my new book?

MiMi Paris

Just played "Fart," in Words with Friend and am laughing. What am I? I sixth-grade boy??? (Pretty much!)

· · · 16 minutes ago near Scottsdale

Kathy Cerulli Voelker, Nancy Slattery Braun and Nikki Thompson like this.
- Nikki Thompson Haha
  14 minutes ago ·
- MiMi Paris Didn't play it because it was my best word; I just wanted Cathie Anderson to laugh!
  6 minutes ago ·
- Nancy Slattery Braun ‎....either a 6th grade boy.....or an old phart...
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- MiMi Paris Get this...now on the right side of my screen I am getting "Flatulence" ads! PHUNNY!
  3 minutes ago · · 2
- Jimmy Sullivan I don't know why, but any conversation in which the word "fart" comes up, reduces me to tears of laughter. I guess I'll never really grow up......
  3 minutes ago · · 2
- Nancy Slattery Braun ‎....i am rolling....!
  3 minutes ago · · 1
- MiMi Paris I'm killin' me!
  2 minutes ago · · 1
- Kathy Cerulli Voelker if it makes us laugh its always good!!
  2 minutes ago · · 1
- Jimmy Sullivan The epitome of our conversation can be summed up in the campfire scene in "Blazing Saddles." I thought I'd die........
  a few seconds ago ·
- Cathie Anderson lmao it was funny went along with guest/fart lol
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Paris Musings: Go CARDS!

2011-10-28T08:23:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Go CARDS!~~

Paris Musings: Go CARDS!

2011-10-27T10:55:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Go CARDS!~~

Go CARDS!

2011-10-27T10:52:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: Autumn Life

2011-10-25T10:24:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Autumn Life~~: I am always pleasantly amazed at how much life can be in such a small space. Large life in tiny places.... Autumn Garden Autumn Le...

Autumn Life

2011-10-25T10:23:00.000-07:00

I am always pleasantly amazed at how much life can be in such a small space. Large life in tiny places....

Autumn Garden

Autumn Lemon

Autumn Limes

Busy Busy Busy!

He's a regular....

Paris Musings: Scary!

2011-10-25T09:16:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Scary!~~: These are pictures of us running from the rattlesnake tonight!

Paris Musings: Scary!

2011-10-24T19:32:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Scary!~~: These are pictures of us running from the rattlesnake tonight!

Scary!

2011-10-24T19:19:00.001-07:00

These are pictures of us running from the rattlesnake tonight!

Stink Pigs

2011-10-24T09:44:00.000-07:00

Walked out the door today to find....STINK PIGS!!!

Paris Musings: Hyena Facts

2011-10-19T09:28:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Hyena Facts~~: Did you know that Hyenas lick their "junk" like cats do, poop like dogs do...and play dead when they feel threatened? Now, you know. ...

Hyena Facts

2011-10-19T09:21:00.000-07:00

Did you know that Hyenas lick their "junk" like cats do, poop like dogs do...and play dead when they feel threatened?

Now, you know.

(These photos were taken at the St. Louis zoo in the Autumn of 2011.)

Paris Musings: People of JEEP

2011-10-08T12:56:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~People of JEEP~~: Normally, you go to Walmart to shop or otherwise be amazed at the People of Walmart. Well, I went to Walmart today and was amazed and the "...

People of JEEP

2011-10-08T12:55:00.000-07:00

Normally, you go to Walmart to shop or otherwise be amazed at the People of Walmart. Well, I went to Walmart today and was amazed and the "People of Jeep." This Jeep owner has a serious hater attitude!

Paris Musings: Soup!

2011-10-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Soup!~~: Since it is the first REAL day of Autumn, I made chicken tortilla soup! Outstanding with a "secret" ingredient. (Starts with a "T" and e...

Soup!

2011-10-06T12:32:00.000-07:00

Since it is the first REAL day of Autumn, I made chicken tortilla soup! Outstanding with a "secret" ingredient. (Starts with a "T" and ends in an "A")

Paris Musings: Bunny poop

2011-10-06T09:48:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Bunny poop~~: Isn't there a saying about not pooping where you eat??

Bunny poop

2011-10-06T09:42:00.001-07:00

Isn't there a saying about not pooping where you eat??

Paris Musings: Autumn...finally

2011-10-06T08:33:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Autumn...finally~~: This summer seemed unusually brutal in Arizona, but the weather finally broke yesterday. A front moved through that, with the rains, immedi...

Autumn...finally

2011-10-06T08:32:00.000-07:00

This summer seemed unusually brutal in Arizona, but the weather finally broke yesterday. A front moved through that, with the rains, immediately brought cooler weather. All of us animals are happier and grateful!

If you look closely, you will see that his little feathers are wet!

Paris Musings: Sharing

2011-09-28T11:17:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Sharing~~: So...I caught Mr. Lizard eating my basil. Trapping may be an option, but I love wildlife. If you can't beat 'em... give them their own g...

Sharing

2011-09-28T11:15:00.000-07:00

So...I caught Mr. Lizard eating my basil. Trapping may be an option, but I love wildlife.

If you can't beat 'em... give them their own garden!

And yes...he ate it!

(Little bastard!)

Paris Musings: Arizona in the Autumn

2011-09-19T09:05:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Arizona in the Autumn~~: Arizona in the Autumn is nearly like spring in other parts of the States. After a painfully hot August (hottest on record), September welco...

Arizona in the Autumn

2011-09-19T09:01:00.000-07:00

Arizona in the Autumn is nearly like spring in other parts of the States. After a painfully hot August (hottest on record), September welcomes cool mornings and cool evenings. The coyotes visit. The birds are active. And other fun guys come to hang out....

Notice anyone different?

Headed to breakfast

Discussing escape options

Breakfast!

We all share...

Watching....

I so cute!

Paris Musings: Autumn Siting

2011-09-13T09:39:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Autumn Siting~~: Beauty outside the kitchen window this morning....

Autumn Siting

2011-09-13T09:37:00.000-07:00

Beauty outside the kitchen window this morning....

Build the Fence

2011-09-12T13:35:00.000-07:00

So, I love having a diversity of critters around. I put food out so they will play in the yard. I put the food out, and they come in droves.

But then, when they start eating up all MY food that I plant in MY garden, I get upset. Hmm....

And now I have to build a border fence...to keep "them" out!

Zen Martini

2011-09-10T10:51:00.000-07:00

This art was created by Michael Godard. www.michaelgodard.com

Paris Musings: Simple Joy

2011-09-10T10:31:00.000-07:00

Paris Musings: ~~Simple Joy~~: Ah....the simple joys of watching a baby bunny through the glass... I spy Bunny We spy Bunny I spy Bunny eating a carrot

Simple Joy

2011-09-10T10:28:00.000-07:00

Ah....the simple joys of watching a baby bunny through the glass...

I spy Bunny


We spy Bunny

I spy Bunny eating a carrot

Adventure

2011-09-08T14:32:00.000-07:00

One of the most healing and therapeutic strengths I've created for myself is a sense of adventure. You will rarely hear me say "no" to any new adventures.

My latest adventure was traveling northwest to Kingman, far north Arizona. Once at Kingman, historic Route 66 has a loop back east to the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, Williams, AZ.

Hackberry Store is on the route, and stopping in there was a "pickers" paradise.

Sign to Hackberry

Hackberry Store

Corvette Drive

Speaking of pickers, the stars of the cable television show, "Pickers" called the Hackberry Store. They begged to come "pick" the place.

The store owner's response, "I'm armed and I'm not selling!"

Burros

2011-09-06T12:44:00.000-07:00

White Burro

Black Burro

"Nuff said.....

A Break from the HEAT

2011-09-06T10:40:00.000-07:00

"Bearizona" is located in lovely Williams, AZ, north of Phoenix. This amazingly quaint town has so much to offer, including the Grand Canyon Railroad, "The Gateway to the Grand Canyon."

Bearizona is a drive through park with divided areas for the variety of animals.

Alaskan Wolf

Sheep

Bears were relaxing, hanging out...walking across the road....basically acting like they own the place. They do.

After you enjoy the drive through portion of the park, you get to walk through an extensive walking path that winds through acres of habitat. You'll see baby racoons, a Canadian lynx, bobcat, piglets, turkeys, peacocks, foxes, baby bison and more!

This cub was eating a piece of bread.

And a loud noise frightened these three up a tree....

Not certain that this guy was part of the display....

Crap photo

2011-08-30T12:06:00.001-07:00

Crap

2011-08-30T12:05:00.001-07:00

Since I cannot be phunny, I chose to be productive.

When you get things, you call it "stuff.". When you can't stand it, you call it "crap," just like when your ex moves out!

Lately

2011-08-29T10:41:00.000-07:00

Well, this has been a very "lively" few months for me. I had my yearly check up which includes a mammogram. Mammograms are not fun, by any stretch, but this one was particularly "violent." In fact, it was so aggressive that it disfigured my left breast...

After a night of panicking to a friend, I went to the doctor the next day. He told me that I would need to have the breast reconstructed; ergo, both would need to be reconstructed.

But before I scheduled my surgery, I needed to wait because I had committed to taking care of my girlfriend in Kansas City; she was having major surgery. We had to wait then until she was well enough to come to Scottsdale to take care of me! Lord.

Since I had to go in for surgery, I asked the doctor if I was a candidate for a tummy tuck. "No, but you could benefit from a mini one." Okay, I said, "Let's do it."

The wait from the mammogram to the surgery was painfully long. I just wanted it over.

On surgery day, July 26, I went in at 5:30 in the morning....surgery lasted just over 4 hours. I stayed overnight.

I went to my friend's house to stay for several days. I barely remember ANYTHING, as I slept most of the time.

When I took my first shower, I was SHOCKED at how bad my left breast looked. I asked my friend to take a picture. I won't share it because I care for you, my readers, too much to shock you, too.

The doctor saw it and told me to get an ultrasound. The results showed a massive hemetoma (900cc's) that my body was not absorbing. The day after the ultrasound (and two days after my friend went home), I went to the doctor to discuss the results. I should have known something was amiss when he was wearing scrubs in his office!

"We are finding an operating room for you right now. Get to the hospital." No time to call anyone or anything. Emergency surgery. No time to call anyone....had to go NOW.

Well...now.... it is more than a month from the first surgeries later...and less than that for the emergency.

I feel better, and I know I will feel better as more time passes. The biggest challenge, however, isn't so much the pain, but the mental disability this created for me. I don't have the sharpness that I usually enjoy. I hope that will return soonest. I am mentally and physically lackluster.

Okay...now you know. And I so appreciate your patience in all this nonsense~!!

Thank you!!!!

p.s. I just got a letter yesterday saying, "You may have breast cancer. Call your doctor."

I'm gonna wait for him to call me.....sigh....

It's not yellow....but it is my submarine.

2011-08-11T13:55:00.001-07:00

It's my hyperberic diving treatments used for faster healing.

Tater Chasers

2011-07-11T13:02:00.000-07:00

Took Tater for his walk this morning. Look what the monsoons washed in overnight!

They chased us, so I got my camera.

Holy Haboob!

2011-07-06T09:12:00.000-07:00

Last evening, at precisely 8:19 PDT, we experienced a weather phenomenon called a "haboob." "Haboob" derives from the Arabic word "habb," meaning "wind."

In essence a haboob is a "dust tsunami." Our haboob was over 3000 feet high and over 60 miles wide....

Phun in Phlorida with Phamily

2011-07-05T14:27:00.000-07:00

As you know, I have been meeting family, member by member. I had an opportunity to travel to Tampa, Florida recently. Well, you remember Joey, yes? He lives just minutes from where I was staying. So...Joey and friends invite me out to play!

Joey and I, enjoying a Sunday afternoon.

Brian, Rich and Joey enjoying some Sunday silliness.

No ordinary pool party!

....speechless....

Not sure the reason...but this guy's nickname is "Horse." (Check out the guy checking him out!)

"On Duty" Booty

This guy is getting his "animal" spanked at the party!

............

All on an ordinary, average Sunday.....

~ Hell Peppers ~

2011-07-04T18:19:00.001-07:00

The only thing I can imagine hotter than hell would be Phoenix in the summer and these peppers!

~ Flamingo ~

2011-07-02T07:50:00.001-07:00

Joey took me to the most "colorful" place in Tampa! Meet our server.

~ Cousin Joey ~

2011-07-02T07:44:00.001-07:00

Joey and I had the BEST time together!! Much love!!

~ Punking Jake ~

2011-07-02T06:47:00.001-07:00

Jake doesn't know I'm in Houston, sneaking up on him.

Sad Eyed Beauty

2011-06-25T06:15:00.001-07:00

Gracie, with her new toy.... Duck Season!

Joy

2011-06-24T09:40:00.001-07:00

Joy often comes in the form of noticing, really noticing, what lies right before your eyes.... EnJOY the present!

Black Beauty

2011-06-24T08:30:00.001-07:00

The amazing Gracie, truly a black beauty!!!

Hospitals, Cousins and RVS

2011-06-21T10:38:00.000-07:00

Bare with this post, as it is the first blog post I've created with my iPad. Currently, I am in a hospital waiting for a friend that is having major elective surgery. I've been here since 5:30am and will probably be here until 5:30pm or later. Long day when you are a good friend!

I will stay and take care of her until Saturday afternoon.

Then...off to a new adventure...to Tampa to see my cousin for the first time in over 40 years! Yes...cousin Joey. You remember from many blog entries back. He is the proud "exotic" dancer with the big fish.

After a couple of reovery days for me in Florida, I will...okay...get this... I will be copiloting a 35' RV back to Phoenix. Who knows what's in store? So...time to keep an open mind on the open road! (and oh...and healthy sense of humor, too!)

...more to come...

ps. I tried to upload a picture, but it didn't work, so I may need to find a different method. There is ALWAYS a way...ALWAYS.

Hospital food

2011-06-21T09:27:00.001-07:00

Not so bad!

Only 4.5 more hours.

Hospital

2011-06-21T06:47:00.001-07:00

This is what you are given as you wait at the hospital. Kinda feels like I'm at Outback. (well....not!)

Moules Frites

2011-06-17T07:39:00.000-07:00

This is one of my favorite dishes. Moules Frites is quintessential French and Belgian Bistro food at its best. In fact, I LIVED on Moules Frites when I was in Normandy, France. Crazy phun and crazy yummy!

Super easy to make. While the fries are baking in the oven, throw the following in a large skillet:

~ a pat of butter

~ a couple of tablespoons of olive oil

~ a can of clams (with juice)

~ a little garlic and onion (I don't measure)

~ a dash of salt

~ a generous pour of dry white wine (cooking is more phun if you pour a glass for yourself, too)

~ two pounds of fresh (or frozen) mussels

Cover and bring to a boil. The mussels are done when they are opened fully. (Pitch the few that do not open.)

The rest is an obvious breeze.

Moules Frites!

Simply Elegant

2011-06-16T09:37:00.000-07:00

Heirloom caprese, portobella mushroom pizza and a lovely Chilean carmenere wine. Look out for Simply Elegant, my next creation....

P.s. The pepper in the middle is for GARNISH only...(I learned the hard way...nearly killed me!)

Garden Porn

2011-06-14T09:47:00.000-07:00

When I'm not feeling particularly phunny or creative, we can always turn to garden porn for a chuckle.

Cuke Salad

2011-06-13T14:05:00.000-07:00

I LOVE this dish!

Ingredients:

Two or three cucumbers.
"Real" imitation crab meat flakes (optional)
Chopped onion (I like red, but used white here.)
Extra virgin olive oil
White wine vinegar
Lemon juice
Black sesame seeds
Sugar (optional)
Salt

As you know, I do not measure, but you've got a good eye and palette! You can leave the cucumber rind on, peel it all off, or do something in between like I did here. (It's art!)

Add the crab meat-like product if you opt in. Add the rest of the ingredients. Stir thoroughly and refrigerate. This salad is immediately yummy, but even yummier after a couple of hours!

Enjoy this healthy, cool cuke salad!

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

2011-06-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

I am writing a new book, a cookbook titled, "Simply Elegant."

Readers will enjoy a collection of simple, beautiful and inexpensive dishes.

Last evening, I made Shrimp Scampi Pasta. Serve it alone or with a salad and your choice of a light wine....

I never measure anything, so all is "to taste!"

olive oil to saute the shrimp
peeled and deveined large shrimp (raw; 20 to 25 per lb)
diced tomatoes (Roma are the best for cooking.)
garlic
red-pepper flakes
white wine
salt and pepper
a couple of shakes of Italian spice blend
unsalted butter (3-5 little squares)
capellini (angel-hair pasta or any kind of long noodle you like....even glass noodles will work.

Saute shrimp (I use the precooked shrimp from the frozen food section of the grocery store) in oil in a large skillet. Add butter, wine, garlic and spices. Add dices tomatoes last

Cook the noodles per package.....

Throw everything together....

Viola!!!!!!

Arizona Garden

2011-06-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

Yes, you CAN grow a lovely garden in Arizona! Ask me how we can grow one for you!

Today's spoils!

Grand Canyon

2011-05-31T09:10:00.000-07:00

For those that have been to the Grand Canyon, you will enjoy another visit through this blog. For those that have not, the Grand Canyon comes to you!

These views are from a beautiful observatory on the South Rim, Yavapai. You can peek at a portion of the Colorado River.

And these views are from a portion of the Canyon called "Hermit's Rest."

...from the Watchtower....

Deer spotted by the side of the road

Elk munching on new grass

Young buck running into pines

Lizard

Spring in Arizona

2011-05-23T11:17:00.000-07:00

No words today.... Enjoy....

~~Lizard~~

~~Quail~~

~~Humming in the garden~~

~~Piggies (javelinas) chasing the piggy (puggle)~~

~~Coyotes playing~~

~~Moon over Stonegate~~

Summer Salad

2011-05-19T13:20:00.001-07:00

Yum!

Portabello Pizza

2011-05-18T11:33:00.000-07:00

Start with this.....

Then add this.......

Top with this......

Bake and viola!!!

Parisotto

2011-04-28T14:12:00.000-07:00

As you know, I was born "Martha Mary Parisotto," and last year brought so many wanted (and some unwanted) surprises as I delved into the questions of my dark and painful past. I promised never to write about it again...so I won't.   So there.

HOWEVER, this year has brought some inexplicable, exciting surprises for me.

Remember Cousin Joey? (Yes, he is the flamer with the fish...whom I love so dearly!)

Well...through him, I have been able to connect with cousin after cousin after cousin.....get this....in BRAZIL!!

One of my dear cousins, Camilla Parisoto, is teaching me to speak Portuguese using our video cams! We are having a blast getting to know each other. Woot Woot!!! (Gotta love Google Translate!)

You noticed that I spelled Cami's name differently? Yes... It seems that there are many ways to spell our last name. Another cousin Edson Parisotto put together an online group of Parisotto's..... some even spell it like this: PariZotto!

There are 283 of us so far. I am finally becoming proud of my birth name and am thinking of changing it back...and some of my cousins are thinking of taking on "Paris" as their last names!

Signed,

MiMi Parisotto...so there.

Window Snapping

2011-04-09T11:54:00.000-07:00

The other day, the kittens were going crazy in the window, so I go check to see what is making them nuts.

Awww....an new bunny...wonder where he got the baby carrots?

(....Shhhh...wasn't me.....)

Later, Tiggy Too and Mr. Bear were peeking through the kitchen shutters.

Gambel's quails, named after some guy named "William Gambel, were making their nests in the back. The cocks and hens mate for life and stick together, whether they are nesting, hunting or caring for their young. The boys, of course, are the prettier of the two.

Girl/Boy

A group of quails has several collective nouns, including "battery," "drift," "flush," "rout," and a "shake" of quails.

They lie quietly under brush to hide from a diversity of predators--snakes, raptors, foxes, bobcats and coyotes.

This picture has nothing to do with this blog. So there.

Spring

2011-03-29T12:27:00.000-07:00

Spring 2011 has brought a plethora of blessings. And what a ride it is...

First, take a look at spring in Scottsdale, Arizona. It really does snow here!

And because I spent much of my time and energy caring for my Mother-in-law, her sons encouraged me to take a break with friends and head north to one of the few vortexes of the world, Sedona, Arizona.

Just a few days after I got home, Mother died. It was time to take her home to her sunflowers in Kansas.

Look at the stately stone building (with antique gas pumps) we passed. (Yes, it was snowing in Kansas, also.)

On our way back from Kansas, we traveled through the lovely High Country of Arizona and came across tranquil, beautiful snow made mountain lakes. The breeze was crisp and blew pine scents through the air.

When we returned, it was time to start another growing season in the garden, a real place of therapy and peace for me.

And I love guests in the garden....

NetFlix Lies

2011-02-23T13:50:00.000-08:00

Strange title for a blog; bare with me.

I've never been this before. Note, I haven't said that I've never DONE this before...I haven't, but that is not my point. I've never BEEN this before.

Currently, I am immobile and will be for longer than I care to think through. This will truly be one of those cliche "One day at a time" situations. I'd like to say, "Okay, Okay... I've got it already!" "Uncle!" "I'll do whatever you want!" Not gonna happen.

One day my back hurts ....months down the line, it hurts more...and then more....and then one day the pain "catches" me and I fall. I fall two more times. I go to a doctor that sends me home with Tylenol, Prozac and Physical Therapy. Intensive therapy...not so much on the prozac.

I go to intensive therapy for a month...three days a week. This is getting worse. I hate going to physical therapy. They send me to a spine specialist. He injects me in the back.

~~I'm getting back to NetFlix. Have patience.~~ (By the way, that is what I am praying for...patience.)

The injections don't work and I start barfing violently, up to 10 times a day. After I get my nails, done (priorities), I stop into the doc that did my injection. "Go home and come back if you're not better soon." I'M NOT BETTER!

In addition, to vicodin from the injector, they give me massive amounts of narcotics...the most before they are illegal. I continue to be in pain and to barf. I go to another "specialist" that orders an MRI. MRI shows that I have two massive tears....muscles torn from my hip bone.   (phucking garden)

He has ordered near bed rest for 8-12 weeks. I'm still puking every day of my life. Do you know anyone that can tolerate puking? Right.

So, I am very lonely, lying in bed after a night of zero sleep. I took myself off the narcotics because, I believe that between the pain and the drugs, it is making me sicker. My hip cannot heal if I am violently puking. So there.

Okay... It hurts to lie down. Head up; Feet up; Head down; Feet up; No combination helps.

Every move hurts....crap I need tissue and drop it on the floor... Ouch...to get it.... I need to eat so I don't hurl. That means I'll have to get up.... I don't want to get up because it hurts and I may throw up. I can't. So I don't.

I love movies, so I search for one on NetFlix. I find one, "Hate Crime." I love gritty, Indy flicks, so I think this will help me get through the day.

Obviously, it is a movie in which one person, "for the love of God," brutally murders a young man for whom he loves. Love is phucking Love. Get over your phucking judgment, World!!

~~hold on...I need to open the damn door for the dog....and it is gonna hurt~~ He gleefully wagged his tail....I nearly barfed~~

So after I BAWLED through this movie, looking at the mounds of damp tissue next to me on the bed, I tell myself, "Self, you can clearly slip into a big depression here."

So....back to shopping for NetFlix again...only this time, I scour the genre "Comedy." I read the description, and it looks light hearted enough. So before I know it, I realize it is a comedy about life and how utterly phucking messy it is. How people lie to each other, cheat on each other, hurt each other---mostly those we love. For if we don't love those people, we couldn't hurt them and they would not be hurt.

Life and love is messy....and I am immobile.....

NetFlix lies......

(ps. you do NOT have an invitation to my pity party....so there....xoxoxo)

Javelinas

2011-01-23T09:02:00.000-08:00

I rarely travel...walk...without my camera, because I never know what I might come across in this amazing state of Arizona.

The other day, I was walking my piggy (my fat puggle Tater), and we came across a herd of other piggies...Javelinas. Javelinas are really not pigs; they are in the peccary family, hoofed mammals.

Skunk Pig

I'd better hide in the culvert.

What are you looking at?

They have very poor eyesight, and are generally gentle around humans. However, they do get exceptionally aggressive when protecting their young. They are nicknamed "skunk pigs" because you can smell them before you see them.

I smell you; do you smell me?

Piggy chasing the puggle

They normally don't chase humans, but puggles are a different story!

Funeral

2011-01-05T12:52:00.000-08:00

Planning your own funeral is an amazing experience. This way you can live in peace that when you rest in peace, all will be as you want.

MiMi’s Funeral Service

January 5, 2010

Outside venue?? Maybe on the lookout by Eagle Mountain?? No body (only my very closest friends and sons may see me dead….no one else! I shall be cremated.). Arrange my pictures (of me…and ones I’ve taken), my blog, my books, my golf clubs and my favorite kitchen things.

Lots of flowers….hydrangeas, my favorite.

Have a gift for everyone that comes…a token…a picture, a card…..

something with silver foil……

Everybody stand and move to the music.

MiMi wants you to move…to feel.

~~~~Bill Withers’ Lean On Me~~~~

http://www.last.fm/music/Bill+Withers/_/Lean+On+Me

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me

So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Lean on me...

MiMi was there for all other to lean on, even though she had no one to lean on as a child. She had too deep of wounds to carry in life. However, she used her deficit to benefit countless others. She wanted to help others lighten their load and never feel what she had to feel.

She wondered lost most of her early life, but as she healed, she found her greatest strength to come in the form of true everlasting friends. And as she would say, "You know who you are."

After the following songs, favorites of MiMi's, you may share your stories.

~~~~Rod Stewart's “People Get Ready” here~~~~

http://www.last.fm/music/Rod+Stewart/Unplugged....And+Seated/People+Get+Ready+%28+Live+Universal+Version+%29

People get ready
There's a train a-coming
You don't need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Don't need no ticket
You just thank the Lord

People get ready
For the train to Jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board them
There's room for all
among the loved the most

There ain't no room
for the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind just
To save his own
Have pity on those
whose chances are thinner
Cause there's no hiding place
From the Kingdom's Throne

So people get ready
for the train a-comin'
You don't need no baggage
you just get on board !
All you need is faith
to hear the diesels humming
Don't need no ticket
you just thank, you just thank the Lord

Yeah
Ooh

Yeah
Ooh

I'm getting ready
I'm getting ready
this time I'm ready
this time I'm ready

Now this service would not be complete if we don’t do something Phunny, so here is one of MiMi’s favorite “surprise” songs. She loved to surprise people and often did, said and sung things just for the fun of the surprise effect her antics had on others.

So….imagine that she is amused from paradise….

~~~~~Meatloaf’s Paradise ~~~~~~

http://www.last.fm/music/Various+Artists+-+Meatloaf+Tribute/A+Tribute+To+Meatloaf/Paradise+By+The+Dashboard+Light

PARADISE
BOY:
I remember every little thing
As if it happened only yesterday
Parking by the lake
And there was not another car in sight
And I never had a girl
Looking any better than you did
And all the kids at school
They were wishing they were me that night
And now our bodies are oh so close and tight
It never felt so good, it never felt so right
And we're glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife
Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife
C'mon! Hold on tight!
C'mon! Hold on tight!
Thought it's cold and lonely in the deep dark night
I can see paradise by the dashboard light

GIRL:
Ain't no doubt about it
We were doubly blessed
'Cause we were barely seventeen
And we were barely dressed
Ain't no doubt about it
Baby got to go and shout it
Ain't no doubt about it
We were doubly blessed

BOY:
'Cause we were barely seventeen
And we were barely dressed
Baby doncha hear my heart
You got it drowning out the radio
I've been waiting so long
For you to come along and have some fun
And I gotta let you know
No you're never gonna regret it
So open up your eyes I got a big surprise
It'll feel all right
Well I wanna make your motor run
And now our bodies are oh so close and tight
It never felt so good, it never felt so right
And we're glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife
Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife
C'mon! Hold on tight!
C'mon! Hold on tight!

Though it's cold and lonely in the deep dark night
I can see paradise by the dashboard light
Paradise by the dashboard light
You got to do what you can
And let Mother Nature do the rest
Ain't no doubt about it
We were doubly blessed
'Cause we were barely seventeen
And we were barely-

We're gonna go all the way tonight
We're gonna go all the way
And tonight's the night...
We're gonna go all the way tonight
We're gonna go all the way
And tonight's the night...

RADIO BROADCAST
OK, here we go, we got a real pressure cooker going here,
Two down, nobody on, no score, bottom of the ninth,
There's the windup, and there it is, a line shot up the middle,
Look at him go. This boy can really fly! He's rounding first and really
turning it on now, he's not letting up at all, he's gonna try for
second; the ball is bobbled out in center, and here comes the
throw, and what a throw! He's gonna slide in head first, here he
comes, he's out! No, wait, safe-safe at second base, this kid
really makes things happen out there. Batter steps up to the
plate, here's the pitch-he's going, and what a jump he's got,
he's trying for third, here's the throw, it's in the dirt-safe at
third! Holy cow, stolen base! He's taking a pretty big lead out
there, almost daring him to try and pick him off. The pitcher
glances over, winds up, and it's bunted, bunted down the third
base line, the suicide squeeze is on! Here he comes, squeeze
play, it's gonna be close, holy cow, I think he's gonna make it!

LET ME SLEEP ON IT
GIRL:
Stop right there!
I gotta know right now!
Before we go any further!
Do you love me?
Will you love me forever?
Do you need me?
Will you never leave me?
Will you make me so happy for the rest of my life?
Will you take me away and will you make me your wife?
Do you love me!?
Will you love me forever!?
Do you need me!?
Will you never leave me!?
Will you make me happy for the rest of my life!?
Will you take me away and will you make me your wife!?
I gotta know right now
Before we go any further
Do you love me!?
Will you love me forever!?

BOY:
Let me sleep on it
Baby, baby let me sleep on it
Let me sleep on it
And I'll give you an answer in the morning
Let me sleep on it
Baby, baby let me sleep on it
Let me sleep on it
And I'll give you an answer in the morning
Let me sleep on it
Baby, baby let me sleep on it
Let me sleep on it
And I'll give you an answer in the morning

GIRL:
I gotta know right now
Do you love me?
Will you love me forever?
Do you need me?
Will you never leave me?
Will you make me so happy for the rest of my life?
Will you take me away and will you make me your wife?
I gotta know right now!
Before we go any further
Do you love me?
And will you love me forever?

BOY:
Let me sleep on it
Baby, baby let me sleep on it
Let me sleep on it
And I'll give you an answer in the morning
Let me sleep on it

GIRL:
Will you love me forever?

BOY:
Let me sleep on it

GIRL:
Will you love me forever!!!!

PRAYING FOR THE END OF TIME
I couldn't take it any longer
Lord I was crazed
And when the feeling came upon me
Like a tidal wave
I started swearing to my god and on my mother's grave
That I would love you to the end of time
I swore that I would love you to the end of time!
So now I'm praying for the end of time
To hurry up and arrive
'Cause if I gotta spend another minute with you
I don't think that I can really survive
I'll never break my promise or forget my vow
But God only knows what I can do right now
I'm praying for the end of time
It's all that I can do
Praying for the end of time,
So I can end my time with you!!

BOY:
It was long ago and it was far away
And it was so much better that it is today

GIRL:
It never felt so good
It never felt so right
And we were glowing like
A metal on the edge of a knife

As her friends, please share your stories about your experiences with MiMi now. This is the way that her spirit will live on...through stories of how she taught, inspired and otherwise impacted our lives.

(Allow all that want to share speak)

MiMi believed that her life was not lived in vein. Her final wish is for you to believe.

~~~~End with brookes and Dunn "I Believe"~~~~~

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdzc6g_believe_music

Old man Wrigley lived in that white house
Down the street where i grew up
Momma used to send me over with things
We struck a freindship up
I spent a few long summers out on his old porch swing

Says he was in the war when in the navy
Lost his wife, lost his baby
Broke down and asked him one time
How ya keep from going crazy
He said I'll see my wife and son in just a little while
I asked him what he meant
He looked at me and smiled, said

(Chorus)
I raise my hands, bow my head
I'm finding more and more truth in the words written in red
They tell me that there's more to life than just what i can see
Oh i believe

Few years later i was off at college
Talkin' to mom on the phone one night
Getting all caught up on the gossip
The ins and outs of the small town life
She said oh by the way son, old man Wrigley's died.

Later on that night, i laid there thinkin' back
Thought 'bout a couple long-lost summers
I didn't know whether to cry or laugh
If there was ever anybody desevred a ticket to the other side
It'd be that sweet old man who looked me in the eye, said

(Chorus)
I raise my hands, bow my head
I'm finding more and more truth in the words written in red
They tell me that there's more to life than just what i can see

I can't quote the book
The chapter or the verse
You can't tell me it all ends
In a slow ride in a hearse
You know I'm more and more convinced
The longer that i live
Yeah, this can't be
No, this can't be
No, this can't be all there is

(Chorus)
When I raise my hands, bow my head
I'm finding more and more truth in the words written in red
They tell me that there's more to life than just what i can see
I believe
Oh, I
I believe
I believe
I believe
I believe
I believe

Release doves……..not pigeons! Doves!~!!

Arizona, the Wild, Wild West Part Two

2011-01-02T12:53:00.000-08:00

Bisbee, AZ, 90 miles southeast of Tucson and nestled amongst the Mule Mountains, is the picturesque county seat of historic Cochise County.

Once known as “the Queen of the Copper Camps”, this Old West mining camp proved to be one of the richest mineral sites in the world, producing nearly three million ounces of gold and more than eight billion pounds of copper, not to mention the silver, lead and zinc that came from these rich Mule Mountains.

Now, it is just a super cool, artsy fartsy Arizona destination!

Phunny

2011-01-02T10:49:00.000-08:00

You can't make PHUNNY up!!

So. The puggle lies by my side. The bear cat (long haired black tabby rescue) pads onto the puggle. Puggle growls. Grrrrrrr.... I calm him with a pat. Bear cat flops on my lap and growly puggle lays his head on Bears butt.

After they both snooze, the puggle's snout is full of kitty hair. He sneezes so hard up Bears butt that he shoots the Bear into the next room.

Happy new year. So there.

Arizona, the Wild, Wild West (part one)

2010-12-31T11:12:00.000-08:00

Arizona creates so many "bucket list" opportunities. I think the only thing it doesn't have to offer is ocean front property (just ask George Strait about that).

Tombstone, founded in 1877 by prospector Ed Schieffelin, who staying at what was then called Camp Huachuca (wa-chu-ka) as part of a scouting expedition against the Chiricahua (chir-i-cow-uh) Apaches. During his time there he ventured out into the wilderness "looking for rocks," ignoring the warnings he received from the soldiers at the camp. They told him, "Ed, the only stone you will find out there will be your tombstone". Well, Ed did find his stone. And it was Silver. So, remembering the words of warning from the soldiers, he named his first mine The Tombstone.

Thoughts on the Final Day of 2010

2010-12-31T10:56:00.000-08:00

If you follow this blog, you know that 2010 has been one of the most challenging years of my life. I've discovered things that I never knew about my past....and there are still more questions than answers.

Yet, on this last day of the year, I truly have closed the door...and am staring at an open window. I feel optimistic and quietly excited about the future.

~~Thank you, friends, for your loving support~~

I am grateful that all the negativity of the past has passed. The best is left for me. Now is the time to focus on building the life I want...not the life that was handed to me....

~~I choose to surround myself with those who love me and those I love

...and you know who you are~~

Closing the Door....and Opening the Window

2010-12-28T10:16:00.000-08:00

On this day, December 28, 2010, I write this...and this shall and forever be my final missive regarding the person that helped me become the "Phunny" that I am. (Sometimes, I am grateful, indeed....)

Below is the final words written/spoken about him. And here I will correct the many "omissions." And yes...lying by omission is lying.

John Parisotto (1943 - 2010)

John Parisotto, 67, of Belleville, Ill., born May 16, 1943, in Springfield, Ill., died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at his home in Belleville, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Ruth, Marie Boll, Parisotto, who passed away April 11, 2006; and a grandchild, Amanda Leigh Parisotto.

Surviving are his son, Americo "Ric" (Diane) Parisotto of Belleville, Ill.; daughter, Martha "Mimi" Parisotto; grandchild, Amy Marie Parisotto; four step grandchildren, Heather, Matthew, Amanda and Nicole McNeeley; and five step great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to the PSOP Senior Councilor for all her support she has given him since his wife's death and being there in his time of need, a very special thanks to Hospice of Southern Illinois for all they have done for the family.

Funeral: John served proudly in U.S. Navy. Burial with full military rites will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo.

The corrections.....

~~ No mention of my mother...that never was.

~~ Ric and John have been estranged for years. (Before John got sick and they moved in.)

~~ I have not spoken to these "people" in 30 years, and all parental rights were terminated by the state of Illinois, so I am NOT his daughter.

~~ Amy was adopted out as a baby. Her name has been changed, so she is not the grand-daughter.

~~ Oh...and phinally...all four of the grandchildren mentioned were taken away and put into foster care!!

I sense some bitterness in this tome and release it now.....

~~The worst has passed; the best is left~~

The Final Guantlet

2010-12-16T11:18:00.000-08:00

John Wayne Parisotto will be dead soon...probably within days. I have a current picture of him, but won't post it, as it will only stir negative emotions for anyone viewing.

Someone was able to snap this picture of me when I was 17. John keeps it hung above the recliner in which he lives...and in which he shall die.

....thru torture to triumph....

Stereotypes

2010-12-06T07:03:00.000-08:00

I went to the Tempe Arts Festival this year. I was already annoyed that the town CHARGES to park and was gifting parking tickets to PATRONS. 'Tis the season.

So...I parked a mile away. I was walking to the festivities and observed someone "talking" someone into a basic parking space. "A little to the right....now back a little....back a little more... now over just a bit....Good job!" That just pissed me off.

I know about stereotypes. Stereotypes are stereotypes because they are TRUE.

Therefore, I said out loud, "If that is a woman driving, I am going to punch her in the phucking face!"

...........................................................................................sho' nuff.....

The Day After

2010-11-23T11:13:00.000-08:00

Today is the day after I published the book I've been trying to write nearly all of my life. I feel sick.

Maybe it is the purging. Maybe it is the fear that my story is really "out there." Maybe it is the lack of control, like when you let the proverbial cat out of the bag. Maybe it is the anxiety of not knowing what, if anything, will happen in my life as a result of publishing "Phunny."

I don't know...

http://tinyurl.com/23vcb53

Phunny

2010-11-11T12:09:00.000-08:00

Well, mark this day, as this is finally the day that I finished writing the book about my life. I have not published it, and the thought of "pulling the trigger" is causing me to have an anxiety attack of grand proportions. Once I pull the trigger, everything is "out there." As one of my best friends says, "You can't un-fuck a fuck."

I am shaking uncontrollably. I even ate a bowl of spicy chili, thinking that it would help me stop the shaking. It didn't. Thank GOD for leftover xanax, phor phuck's sake.

I have been wanting...and others have been prodding me...to write this for many, many years. I finally was able to right the tragedy of my life in a shroud...of humor. Thank GOD for humor, phor phuck's sake. It is the REAL saving grace in life.

Orange Sky in Arizona

2010-11-04T10:51:00.000-07:00

A new restaurant opened in the Phoenix area, "Orange Sky," at Talking Stick Casino.

The restaurant/lounge, located on the 15th floor of the new resort, boasts a 360 degree panoramic look of the Valley and Fountain Hills. Stunning, never-to-be-seen-again views are indescribably breathtaking.

I reserved a private "viewing booth" at just the right time of day during this time of year, 5:30.

Ketel 1 martini, a little dirty....like me.

Notice Camelback Mountain just as the sun is about to set, thus "Orange Sky."

The food was outstanding! And yet, it paled in comparison to the EXPERIENCE.

Speaking of experience, it was clear that we overstayed our welcome, when, over my right shoulder I overheard someone say, "It's about time....(they leave)."

Beautiful legs...

Hmmmm....now.....that's not nice....so, of course, I said something. The manager came over and OFFERED a nice, very nice wine for desert.

~~Phabulous Experience~~

Fall in Flag

2010-10-11T16:32:00.000-07:00

Nothing signals the Fall season better than golden aspens in the high country.

Timing of the elements is key to seeing aspens in the peak of their glory. For the best look, you need to get to the high country 7-10 days after the first freeze of the season...and that is IF there is no storm in between to knock the leaves away.

Flagstaff's Snowbowl (www.arizonasnowbowl.com) keeps its ski lift open all year, so visitors can enjoy the views.

The Snowbowl got its first freeze and snow about a week ago, so timing was "almost" right.

The aspens in the pines peeked out with blue skies and bright new snow in the background.

....Enjoying a "cold" cocktail....

These aspens are just turning. In a few days, the leaves will burst like pots of gold, blanketing the mountains with color!

Heading back toward the Valley, we stop at Slide Rock Park.

~~The world traveling Tater~~

Arizona Rim Country

2010-10-11T13:15:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago, we traveled to the north pole of Arizona, Page and Lake Powell. I had no clue what to expect, and since happiness is often a matter of expectation management, I didn't expect much.

And just when you least expect, life's surprises occur.

Lake Powell, built in 1972 at Glen Canyon, defies the word "beauty." Take the drive up a long incline...and just as you arrive at the crest....

The Glen Canyon Dam rose out of the Colorado River in 1963. See Powell on one side of the dam and the river on the other side.

In the evening, we cruised around in the "Canyon Princess." (I suppose that makes me the "Canyon Queen.")

Next, we're off to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. I've never been to the North Rim; like most people, I've only experienced the South Rim.

The drive there takes you through lovely cuts in the rock and desert valleys.

...and through herds of....

...deer...

...vast meadows of aspens...

...and BUFFALO!!!!

The Grand Canyon Lodge...front and back...

And in the morning....Bright Angel Fault...

Finally.... Buffalo Burgers and Beer at the Buffalo Grill!

So there.

Rules

2010-09-29T11:10:00.000-07:00

Well, Mr. "The Rules Don't Apply to Me" got us in another pickle over the weekend.

He says, "Look at my MAP! It is a very large and fine MAP!" Hmmm...there is a little bitty road that will take us straight over the San Francisco Mountains. And my other book with all the back roads says that this is an easy little road. Want to?"

What am I supposed to say? So, we go.

We find the little road just off A89 toward Flagstaff. Crap! The road is closed due to severe threat of fire.

Mr. "TRDAtM" says, "No prob! That's what four-wheel drives are for!" as he wheels over the rocks and around the barricade.

"Okay...so what happens if we get caught?" "Don't worry. We won't get caught. No one works on Sundays."

"Where are we? And where is the road?!" he asks ME. "What the PH!" I am thinking, but not saying.

So, I get out my iPhone and press the "Maps" function. "We aren't even near the road." "Which way are we going?" he asks, so I show him the gps. "That is ridiculous."

"Well, if you know so much, why are we here in the middle of no where and there is no phucking road?!"

We turn around...and find the road. (Actually, I saw it before, but he knew which way to go. Hmmmm......)

Okay...this isn't a bad little road. We smelled a combination of pine and char, as a recent fire ravaged the forest.

We bumped along for MILES up hills, down through dry creek beds and through the trees and wild flowers. I noticed the yin and yang of death of the trees and life of the flowers.

Okay...this "little" trip was getting long....when we came to the end of the road.

Rut Roh!!

Notice the BOULDERS on either side of the BARRICADE

They were serious about not wanting anyone on this road. We were stuck. Another fine mess we are in!

Notice the $5000 fine!

After a half an hour of trying to figure out how to get out of here, Mr. "TRDAtM" yells, "Let's go! You drive, and I'll guide us out of here!" "Hurry! Before we get caught."

(I thought no one works on Sundays?)

Monsoon Damage

2010-09-02T13:53:00.000-07:00

–noun Meteorology .

an intense, localized downdraft of air that spreads on the ground, causing rapid changes in wind direction and speed; a localized downburst.

Here is the aftermath of the microburst that hit the neighborhood last Saturday. CRAZY!

This is a lizard.

Spying Eyes

2010-09-02T13:26:00.000-07:00

Kitty Kat spying on little peckers

Crown King, AZ

2010-08-23T10:30:00.000-07:00

I am usually up for new adventures, so of course, I say, "Sure." Here was the idea: spend the day traveling up the back roads to Crown King (www.crownking.com). I LOVE Crown King, so sounds like fun.

Have maps; have supplies (wine); have "Arizona Backroads"; have Tater. Okay...on the road by 7a.

I need to change the name of someone to protect the guilty. Okay...let's name him, "Goober." So...first off, Goober gets all mad because we get into traffic work backups... Let the Turret's Syndrome begin....and it's still early. I say, "Have a little patience." "I have no patience." Lord, it is STILL early.

We get off the highway...onto the "backroads." (I learned to do my OWN research after this!)

The road was "built" over 125 years ago...and is only maintained by hard-core off-roaders. (I'm not one.)

Over 30 miles of white knuckles, moving rock...one cry and lots of screaming. Not for the faint of heart...and not for me! Goober was sweating bullets...not because it was so treacherous, but for fear of death by spouse.

You know you are hillbilly land when you have beg people not to shoot you.

Upon PERSONAL review of the description of this backroad in "Guide to Arizona Backroads," I read the following, "Most trails require vehicle modification. Lifts, differential lockers, aggressive articulations, and winches recommended. Body damage likely." (WHAT THE PHUCK ARE WE DOING IN THIS PHINE MESS, GOOBER?)

If you look closely, you will see the Jeep's own body damage; the running board was broken off. My body damage included lots of bruising. Goober sustained no injuries...yet.

Yes! It is time for a cocktail....or 10! (Phor Phuck's Sake!)

Whiskey for my men! Beer for my hors...um...dog!

Massive Monsoon

2010-08-18T07:31:00.000-07:00

Massive monsoons moved through last evening. Very cool!

Monsoon 2010

2010-08-01T10:58:00.000-07:00

Everyone thinks it is dry in the desert...and most of the time it is. HOWEVER, when the monsoons arrive, life is MUCH different.

Here are some shots right outside the house...down the walkway to the wash...

...then the rush down the stairs....

...then the wash becomes a river....

...then the river becomes another waterfall...

...and the desert isn't so dry after all!

Paris Musings

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~~Morenci Cemetery~~

~~Cactus~~

~~New Book~~

MiMi Paris

Just played "Fart," in Words with Friend and am laughing. What am I? I sixth-grade boy??? (Pretty much!)

Paris Musings: ~~Go CARDS!~~

Paris Musings: ~~Go CARDS!~~

~~Go CARDS!~~

Paris Musings: ~~Autumn Life~~

~~Autumn Life~~

Paris Musings: ~~Scary!~~

Paris Musings: ~~Scary!~~

~~Scary!~~

~~Stink Pigs~~

Paris Musings: ~~Hyena Facts~~

~~Hyena Facts~~

Paris Musings: ~~People of JEEP~~

~~People of JEEP~~

Paris Musings: ~~Soup!~~

~~Soup!~~

Since it is the first REAL day of Autumn, I made chicken tortilla soup! Outstanding with a "secret" ingredient. (Starts with a "T" and ends in an "A")

Paris Musings: ~~Bunny poop~~

~~Bunny poop~~

Paris Musings: ~~Autumn...finally~~

~~Autumn...finally~~

Paris Musings: ~~Sharing~~

~~Sharing~~

Paris Musings: ~~Arizona in the Autumn~~

~~Arizona in the Autumn~~

Paris Musings: ~~Autumn Siting~~

~~Autumn Siting~~

~~Build the Fence~~

~~Zen Martini~~

Paris Musings: ~~Simple Joy~~

~~Simple Joy~~

~~Adventure~~

~~Burros~~

~~A Break from the HEAT~~

Crap photo

~~Crap~~

~~Lately~~

It's not yellow....but it is my submarine.

~~Tater Chasers~~

~~Holy Haboob!~~

~~Phun in Phlorida with Phamily~~

~ Hell Peppers ~

~ Flamingo ~

~ Cousin Joey ~

~ Punking Jake ~

~~Sad Eyed Beauty~~

~~Joy~~

~~Black Beauty~~

~~Hospitals, Cousins and RVS~~

Hospital food

Hospital

~~Moules Frites~~

~~Simply Elegant~~

~~Garden Porn~~

~~Cuke Salad~~

~~Shrimp Scampi Pasta~~

~~Arizona Garden~~

~~Grand Canyon~~

~~Spring in Arizona~~

Summer Salad

~~Portabello Pizza~~

~~Parisotto~~

~~Window Snapping~~

~~Spring~~

~~NetFlix Lies~~

~~Javelinas~~

~~Funeral~~

~~Arizona, the Wild, Wild West~~ Part Two

~~Phunny~~

~~Arizona, the Wild, Wild West~~ (part one)

~~Thoughts on the Final Day of 2010~~

~~Closing the Door....and Opening the Window~~

John Parisotto (1943 - 2010)

Morenci Cemetery

Cactus

New Book

Paris Musings: Go CARDS!

Paris Musings: Go CARDS!

Go CARDS!

Paris Musings: Autumn Life

Autumn Life

Paris Musings: Scary!

Paris Musings: Scary!

Scary!

Stink Pigs

Paris Musings: Hyena Facts

Hyena Facts

Paris Musings: People of JEEP

People of JEEP

Paris Musings: Soup!

Soup!

Paris Musings: Bunny poop

Bunny poop

Paris Musings: Autumn...finally

Autumn...finally

Paris Musings: Sharing

Sharing

Paris Musings: Arizona in the Autumn

Arizona in the Autumn

Paris Musings: Autumn Siting

Autumn Siting

Build the Fence

Zen Martini

Paris Musings: Simple Joy

Simple Joy

Adventure

Burros

A Break from the HEAT

Crap

Lately

Tater Chasers

Holy Haboob!

Phun in Phlorida with Phamily

Sad Eyed Beauty

Joy

Black Beauty

Hospitals, Cousins and RVS

Moules Frites

Simply Elegant

Garden Porn

Cuke Salad

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Arizona Garden

Grand Canyon

Spring in Arizona

Portabello Pizza

Parisotto

Window Snapping

Spring

NetFlix Lies

Javelinas

Funeral

Arizona, the Wild, Wild West Part Two

Phunny

Arizona, the Wild, Wild West (part one)

Thoughts on the Final Day of 2010

Closing the Door....and Opening the Window

The Final Guantlet

Stereotypes

The Day After

Phunny

Orange Sky in Arizona

Fall in Flag

Arizona Rim Country

Rules

Monsoon Damage

Spying Eyes

Crown King, AZ

Massive Monsoon

Monsoon 2010