Did We Find Spring Today? Maybe!

Every once in a while I encounter someone who sees I have a camera and wants their picture in my blog. Here are two guys I met this morning who begged to have their pictures taken. Humor them.

Then I asked Chorro if he would like to go on a treasure hunt. He was excited.

When I told him we were going to visit Parker, a small town about 40 miles to the north of Quartzsite, his enthusiasm waned just a bit, but he's a good sport and came along to keep me company anyway.

We were searching for Ezekiel bread, the only all whole grain bread I have ever been able to find that is made without sweeteners. Usually we find it in health food or natural food stores or co-ops, and once in a while in a well stocked grocery store. Unfortunately, Quartzsite has none of those so I haven't been able to replenish my supply for quite a while.

Parker is about the same size as Quartzsite, population about 3000, but I heard that it had a good grocery store and thought it would be fun to explore.

Today was a day for surprises!

Parker has a Safeway store that does stock Ezekiel bread!

And what's that little green logo over to the side, my goodness, it's a STARBUCKS!
A Desert Starbucks!

And this gives me the opportunity to show off one of my Christmas gifts from my fabulous daughter-in-law, who makes the best tall non-fat decaf latte in Starbucksland. My own personalized Starbucks giftcard.

This little town is less tourist oriented than Quartzsite and has some lovely little neighborhoods with color. ;-)

I may have found spring here in Parker, Arizona! Where will I find the next trace? Here was my last little surprise of the day as I returned to Quartzsite.

It must be a promise of spring.

Today was a good day.