A Change of Scenery
On Walkabout Wednesdays, I like to take a closer look at the things that interest me in my neighborhood. Architectural details, yard art, signs… Last week, I decided to walk around Siberia instead. Enjoy.
Knock it Off!
When I work in the summer office, I see plenty of birds throughout the day. Crows swoop through the yard. Hummingbirds flit by. Hawks circle overhead. And sometimes, I hear the vibrant sound of woodpeckers — a sound that makes … Continued
Mysterious Packages
Mysterious packages have been appearing in the neighborhood. Some of these objects are all bundled in black; some are wrapped in white. Even the Crime Watch Zone has been infiltrated! What could these bundles be? Oh! Fire hydrants. Who would … Continued
Signs of Summer
I love it when farm stands start popping up in the neighborhood. It’s a berry good thing.
Home Sweet Gone
Have you ever been walking along, admiring your neighbor’s house, and then realize your neighbor’s house isn’t there any more? Yeah, that’s weird.
See Rock City
I love old American roadside attractions and amusement parks. One I haven’t been to yet is Rock City, near Chattanooga. This attraction gained fame through an ingenious marketing campaign that involved painting “See Rock City” on the roofs of barns … Continued
Frog Flags
Sometimes when I walk through the neighborhood, patterns begin to emerge. The trend I’ve been seeing lately can only mean one thing. There’s been a big sale at The Frog Flag Store. This neighbor obviously went to the store, too. … Continued