Month: June 2017

Hiking the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ – 20160619

Jeff

NOTE – Keep in mind that we took this hike and these pictures represent the trail as we saw it in December, 2009. The trail may have changed a bit since them and some of the flora may no longer be exactly where we are reporting, but this is a good representation of things you may find along the way. Perhaps you will find even more intriguing highlights.

Of course the large rock formations and mountains will remain largely unchanged.


Windows in the rocks
Nature creates unusual and interesting formations

Whenever hiking a trail that is new to me, I enjoy seeing the various rock formations created by nature. Holes in the rock, such as the one pictured above, are often referred to as windows. Wind, sand or dust storms and rain create such holes by pounding away at the weak points in these structures. Over time, the rock, dirt and mud give way and create the interesting holes in the formations.

Read more about the Peralta Trail HERE.

Previous posts and photographs in the Peralta Trail series in chronological order:


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STATUS QUOtes — 20170619

Jeff

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“When the shoe fits, the foot is forgotten.” — Osho

“Difficulties come when you don’t pay attention to life’s whisper. Life always whispers to you first, but if you ignore the whisper, sooner or later you’ll get a scream.” — Oprah Winfrey

“Each happiness of yesterday is a memory for tomorrow.” — George W. Douglas

“The loudest boos come from the cheapest seats.” — Unknown

 

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Hiking the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ – 20160618

Jeff

NOTE – Keep in mind that we took this hike and these pictures represent the trail as we saw it in December, 2009. The trail may have changed a bit since them and some of the flora may no longer be exactly where we are reporting, but this is a good representation of things you may find along the way. Perhaps you will find even more intriguing highlights.

Of course the large rock formations and mountains will remain largely unchanged.


Soon the mountains loom
Mountains begin to appear all around

It wasn’t long after we left the trailhead and began our upward trek that the mountains began to rise up around us. The trail was easy to follow and the way was clear. As John Muir notably said: “The mountains are calling and I must go.”

Read more about the Peralta Trail HERE.

Previous posts and photographs in the Peralta Trail series in chronological order:


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STATUS QUOtes — 20170618

Jeff

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it.” — Woodrow Wilson

“For all your days be prepared, and meet them ever alike. When you are the anvil, bear — when you are the hammer, strike.” — Edwin Markham

“Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.” — Edward R. Murrow

“You always think another time would have been ideal for you; the reality is there was no novocaine when you went to the dentist.” — Woody Allen

 

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STATUS QUOtes — 20170617

Jeff

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“Expectations are good to have, but leave room for ‘work in progress'” — Unknown

“Yes: I am a dreamer. For a dreamer is one who can only find his way by moonlight, and his punishment is that he sees the dawn before the rest of the world.” — Oscar Wilde

“The natural flights of the human mind are not from pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.” — Samuel Johnson

“People will accept your ideas much more readily if you tell them Benjamin Franklin said it first.” — David H. Comins

 

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JBRish is on a Brief Hiatus

Jeff

Hello JBRish readers. I want to let you know that we will be on hiatus for a while. I know, I know, we just got back up and running after our computer issues and now we are going on hiatus.

We will use the time to complete the process of restoring our files to their appropriate organization and of course plan more interesting posts along the way.

 
Until then, I think many JBRish readers will connect with the picture below as they look forward to the summer season; ENJOY!

'When your beach towel is from COSTCO
“When your beach towel is from COSTCO”

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Lifehack: Lid-erature

Jeff

Did you ever visit a friend’s house and find that they use something in a unique or creative way? Or perhaps you see something demonstrated online showing how an item considered trash can be turned into a useful tool. I think everyone likes to learn about Lifehacks and how to use things creatively.

I use and/or have developed a number of Lifehacks. I haven’t shared one in quite a while so I hope you find these interesting, if not useful.

Many of our “bottles” and jars are now made from recyclable plastic, but most ot their lids, however, are not recyclable. We save some of the lids in a variety of sizes and repurpose them for alternative uses around the house.

This peanut butter container, for example, has a sturdy red lid that is a nice size.


Peanut butter jar with red lid

We use the lids as a snack dish of sorts to hold candies or nuts that we enjoy while watching Netflix.


pb jar lid with mms

Some lids can be used to hold specialized small portions such as this lid-container holding three morning vitamins.


small lid with pills

Then there are times we have a partially filled bottle of wine in the refrigerator. Since red wine is best serve at or near room temperature, we use lids from plastic containers to cover the wine while it warms.


Wine glass with lid

This particular lid was from a container of cheese crumbles.


cover lid with wine bottle


Do you use container lids in creative ways? Leave a comment below!

 

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Saguaro Along the Peralta Trail, Gold Canyon, AZ – 20160606

Jeff

NOTE – Keep in mind that we took this hike (and these pictures represent the trail as we saw it) on December 2, 2009. The trail may have changed a bit since then and some of the flora may no longer be exactly where we are reporting, but this is a good representation of things you may find along the way. Perhaps you will find even more intriguing highlights.

Of course the large rock formations and mountains will remain largely unchanged.


Hands up saguaro
Unusually shaped saguaro along the Peralta Trail

I often take photographs of plants, especially saguaros. that take on human shapes. This saguaro seems as though it is being held up in a robbery and has its hands held high. The fact that the very top of the saguaro is missing might mean that at one time it was hit by lightning.

Read more about the Peralta Trail HERE.

Previous posts and photographs in the Peralta Trail series in chronological order:


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Part of a series of photographs and descriptions depicting the areas in and around the Peralta Trail located in Gold Canyon, Arizona.

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STATUS QUOtes — 20170606

Jeff

Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“Chaos is the score upon which reality is written.” — Henry Miller

“We thrive not when we’ve done it all, but when we still have more to do.” — Sarah Lewis

“This is what I like about photographs. They’re proof, that even if just for a heartbeat, everything was perfect.” — Jodi Picoult

“In Los Angeles, by the time you’re 35, you’re older than most of the buildings.” — Nora Ephron

 

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