A look at Arizona news, views and images—via Arizona tweets.
CONCEIVED AND COMPILED BY MIKE SAUCIER @MikeTheSauce
THE SOUNDS OF READING ’50 SHADES’
Republic photog Patrick Breen tweeted: “To the lady reading 50 shades while making weird noises at this flight- You found the perfect way to sit alone and have me stare at you.”
HOT-LOOKING COLD CHICKEN
Tempe House of Tricks executive chef Kelly Fletcher: “Sexiest chicken…EVER!”
NOSTALGIC BISBEE
Husband of Gabby Giffords and retired astronaut Mark Kelly of Tucson: “Stopped by in Bisbee, AZ on our way back from the U.S. Mexico border. This is one of Gabby’s favorite spots—>”
HAVING A BALL WITH IMAGES
The Northern Arizona University Idea Lab tweeted: “A recent reflection of the changing seasons in Flagstaff, Arizona. #NAU #Photography #Videography #Travel #Seasons”
WEEK AND BEHINDS
Arizona Sports 620 comedy writer Jarrett Carlen: “Between Kim Kardashian’s Instagram and Ted Cruz, this has been a big week for giant asses.”
BATH-ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
Tammy McLeod of Phoenix tweeted: “Broken doors and no toilet paper in the women’s restrooms in terminal B of Mccarren airport. Not a gratifying experience.”
PICTURE IS PERFECT
Arizona Highways managing editor Kelly Kramer: “Monday a.m. moment of Zen: an entry in the @azhighways photo contest by Jack Suman.”
SEDONA LOVE FROM CANADA
Suzanne Lepage of Ontario: “Beautiful sunrise at Cathedral Rock, Sedona, Arizona!”
HIGH FROM SEDONA
Seattle Times reporter Geoff Baker: “Great views of Sedona, AZ from up in balloon. Now at 3,000 feet and still great phone reception.”
REMINDER: THIS PLACE IS BEAUTIFUL
ABC 15 chief meteorologist Amber Sullins of Phoenix tweeted: “Man, I love it here!!! Thanks Casey Standford for the perfect reminder of how gorgeous our Valley is.”
REMEMBERING THE FALLEN
12 News reporter Oralia Ortega: “Relay team completing 146-mile run from Tucson to Phoenix to honor families of fallen AZ soldiers.”
ADVOCADO ADVOCATE
“Saturday Night Live” star and Phoenix native Aidy Bryant: “LYFE TIP: ALWAYS ADD AVOCADO. THE TASTE IS OFF THE CHAIN.”
CRISPY NUTELLA INVENTION
The girl in Girl Meets Fork Susie Timm of Scottsdale: “I just put Nutella on a Rice Crispy Treat. Yes. It was amazing. You’re welcome.”
HE DOESN’T ‘BACK’ THIS SIGN
Fox 10 managing editor Jonathan Roy: “Dare I ask what a low end chiropractor is?”
HOLD ON TO THAT FEELIN’
12 News reporter William Pitts of Tempe: “Heading home to Lights… #steeeeeveperry”
84 AND CHILLY
Miss Arizona 2013 Jennifer Smestad of Gilbert: “It’s 84 degrees out and I’m feeling a little cold… #ArizonaProbs”
BEST BUY TURNED HIS WORLD TO BLACK
Thomas Galvin of Phoenix: “Why do I still buy CDs? Why did I stop at Best Buy? A @BestBuy employee has never heard of @PearlJam. What’s worse, Millennials or BestBuy??”
SPIT HAPPENS
Republic photog Michael Chow: “There’s something all athletes have in common-they spit! #Coyotes #Senators”
‘CRUNCH’ TIME
12 News reporter Tram Mai: “Omg what a surprise in my pantry!! I haven’t had this since I was a kid!! Time for dessert!!!! :)”