The Dark Knight Rises

All things Bats from Las Aventuras on this special knight.....

"Quick, the Batsignal!!!"

Nature....

Tucson.....

 Even the fabulous Julie Newmar. I'm a huge fan.

 I don't know if you've heard but there is a major event tonight........

 ....here in the US.  It's all inspired by bats.

 People have clearly gone bat crazy.

 Even my brother is on the action!

"You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. I can be both."

I didn't feel too well today, but I went to get the mail and surprise surprise!!!  The most awesome gift ever arrived and it really turned my day around.  Thank you Tracy so much for making my day.  Here is a shot with my own "Catwoman".  She is not so happy.  I LOVE bats whether they are in caves or hiding inside underpasses.  The final installment of this trilogy begins at midnight tonight at 12:01 AM. 

At 3:44 AM this morning, we returned from this amazing movie, but were saddened by the news of those killed and wounded at a midnight screening in Colorado.  My heart and thoughts go out to all of the families, friends and loved ones who have been affected.  Why does this happen? I can't even sleep now by this terrible news.   I hope the ones in the hospital come through.  Send your positive thoughts and prayers their way.

Bats, Owls and Comics!

Have you ever wondered why Super Heroes are so cool?  Well, I started thinking about how nature and super beings are fused together in fascinating ways.  Some of my favorite heroes include Storm, Spiderman, and Batman.....all related to nature in some way.  Many of you may not know this but in the comics, people today are introduced to many of these elements everyday.  My focus today is on Batman.  My brother brought his costume to Phoenix Comicon and made lots of people smile.  But it got me thinking.....

Batman...the World's Greatest Detective.  No super powers, but lots of great gadgets in a cool costume made to resemble a bat.  Stealth, darkness, and shadows are all things that make Batman stand out in the Super Hero universe.  But did you know?  Currently in the DC Comics universe Batman, Robin and gang are facing some of the biggest villains in Gotham City.  Most of us think that the Joker is the worst of the worst, but there are bigger batties out there.  In a major event, DC comics has introduced the Court of Owls....a mafia group set out to destroy Batman and crew once and for all.  The thugs are creatively known as the Talons.  How clever!  Two night creatures fighting one another.  Two night creatures fighting for control of Gotham!  And guess what?  In nature, one of the bat's enemies is the......owl!!

But for now, Batman has decided to stop for a drink.  No owls here!!  From left to right, we see King Tuzigoot, Phoenix's really WHITE knight, and of course Batman.  In the comics, this is a major event. And very soon(in July) we will have the 3rd and final movie to the Batman trilogy...the Dark Knight Rises.  Hoo will win? The Court of the Owls?  Or the Bat?  Stay tuned for more.....