As I walked through the city, I couldn’t help but notice the beautiful Cholla cacti adorned with purple blooms. Although their display is stunning, it will only last a few weeks. In my postcard for 06/07/23, I captured a single Cholla blossom out of the hundreds I saw during my walk.

Chuck Arning

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