Life in the Desert

almost fall and im back in school

Here in the mojave , mother nature is showing signs of Fall

though the 3 days of under 80 degree temperatures, were quickly replaced by over 100 degrees,again-ugh.

Fortunately, during one of my random follow the links creative searches, I came upon an amazing school!

Yes an online school filled with wonderful women, all passionate about mixed media art. Drawing,journaling, painting, layering,experimenting, and most importantly, encouraging eachother in every way possible.

The teacher? One Miss Suzi Blu,

an accomplished artist whos teaching videos , are beyond compare!

You must visit Les Petite Academy, and discover the amazement there!

 

PS. 10 days and ive gone from not being able to draw a circle , to almost drawing a pretty nice face!

See, its never to late to go back to school!

The chipmunks have arrived

The chipmunks have arrived, originally uploaded by DesertNana aka majamom.

Like me, these adorable desert chipmunks took Mother Nature seriously last week when our temperatures dropped below the 80s.
There are 3 of these these fun little guys running reconnaissance from the bird feeding station and back down the yard and through the back fence.
I have got to figure out how to shoot video with my camera because the are just too fun!

Mojave Autumn

Mojave Autumn, originally uploaded by DesertNana aka majamom.

Beautiful details
of dried spring flowers remains
as a seed shell,
as Glorious- Cooler temperatures
arrive in the Mojave Desert

How To Celebrate Labor Day c'mon-- just hit the snooze butten!

c'mon-- just hit the snooze butten!, originally uploaded by DesertNana aka majamom.

Our 18 years plus ,Miss Kitty Mama
Models the appropriate labor day
behavior
=)

pomegranate summer

pomegranate summer, originally uploaded by DesertNana aka majamom.

our avian friends have harvested almost all of the ripe poms
Many did not make it to their fullness
and now remain
in extreme heat
and dryness
waiting
for
the Fall

wee fuzzy bunnies cuteness

wee fuzzy bunnies, originally uploaded by DesertNana aka majamom.

Despite the 110 degree temperatures of my next destination
Knowing that these fuzzy cuties ,live and prosper on the greens of the resort
fills me with a giddy happiness
sundown in the west sends a golden light
showcasing their amazing ears
because a constant flow of people
are what they are used to
laying belly down in the grass
among them
quietly
no sudden movements
=
a magical shoot!

Its Not Here Yet! Happy September-meep meep!

Happy Wednesday-meep meep!, originally uploaded by DesertNana aka majamom.

My little roadrunner friend
aka Renaldo roadrunner junior
appeared for the 4th straight day,since my return from the Right coast

R-Its not here yet-Fall is not here Yet.

M-I know Re, I got all excited for nothing

R-not for nothing

M-What do you mean? Its going to be 100 today

R- I know Maja,but Fall is coming soon!