A beautiful day in the neighborhood #2: Holiday Creosote
Continuing my attempt to notice the beautiful and/or quirky in my everyday surroundings. Tucson is a quirky and beautiful city, so I should have no shortage of material.
I love this little neighborhood experiment–communal decorating of a creosote bush. It says so much about the kind of attitude that helps us get through tough times and lead a happy life: making due with what you have (because Christmas trees don’t really grow in the desert) and inviting others to share what they have to create something beautiful and joyful.
4 Comments
Laura Zeigen
I like the idea of a community decorated shrubbery as well. Is one of those little ribbons yours or are you yet to decide the decor to bestow up the festive creosote?
Janet Crum
We kept meaning to dig out an ornament for the bush but never did (our ornaments, ribbons, etc., are still packed from the move. Next year!
joylenebutler
Sorry I’m late. Sick with a cold and the flu. I love your posts, Janet. Thanks for reminding me to look for the beauty everywhere.
Janet Crum
Sorry you’re sick! Hope you feel better soon.