Stari Grad

 

Stari Grad on the northern end of the island of Hvar is the oldest town in Croatia --settled by Greeks in 834 BC.  One advantage of cruising toward the end of tourist season is the lack of crowds.  Pots, doors, shutters were painted this chartreuse like it was the town's signature color.

 

Stari Grad, Croatia

10.28.2017

city power & light

 

Today the community of Crosbyton, population less than 2,000, is surrounded by wind turbines and the municipal power company is out of business.  Nice jaunt today for "Junk in the Truck."

 

Crosbyton, Texas

what's for breakfast?

 

My Spanish isn't that great but does this place have donkey (burro) intestines, tongue and guts on the menu?

 

Plainview, Texas

2.27.2016

ferry building

 

The landmark Ferry Building in San Francisco has been restored to its 1898 glory.  The lower level teems with ferry passengers, who pause along the way at wonderful shops in the Marketplace.  The grand upper level is home to offices.

 

Ferry Building

San Francisco, California

1.19.2016



custom painting

 

By the "no trespassing" sign I assumed this place was out of business.  Perhaps Mr. Perez would have done better with custom sign painting rather than auto painting.  And what is a "coyote stop"?

 

Perez Body Shop

Post, Texas

8.1.2015

jackpot

 

I am not sure exactly what this establishment is.  We know gambling is illegal in Lubbock!  It might be a club but the building is certainly spiffier than its neighbors.

 

407 MLK

Lubbock, Texas

 

 

 

After class today I had a brief hour to explore the historic downtown district of Joplin.  I ventured upon the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts . Around since 1947 it is currently housed in the  historic Cosgrove Building.  The turn of the century (20th) building features bold graphics.  I especially like the bicycle rack on the sidewalk juxtapositioned by the building.

 

George A. Spiva Center for the Arts

3rd and Wall Street

Joplin, Missouri

stucco and shadows

 

B&P Oil Services

1101 Seagraves Road

Brownfield, Texas

9.5.2015

mr. windshield

 

The storms this spring and summer brought business to roofers, hail dent specialists and glass companies.  But it looks like this company did not survive the drought years.  Too bad, it's a neat sign.

 

209 East 34th Street

Lubbock, Texas

a cheesy picture

 

With free-form graffiti art on three sides of the building, wonder why the artist added a realistic wedge of cheese?

 

M&M Music and More

18th and MLK

Lubbock, Texas

6.28.2015

remember the alamo

 

Alamo Beer & Wine

1101 E. 5th

Plainview, Texas

apartment living

 

At The Rex Arms Apartments, there is more lacking than just the R and X missing from the sign.  An online ad states  "Discover the thrill, excitement and glee of living in Rex Arms Apartments" but I think the excitement left with the letters.  The front of the building is not much more thrilling than the alley side.

 

The Rex Arms Apartments

Hobbs, New Mexico

the goal

 

I wonder if Mario were a basketball fan?

 

Gordo's Laundry

1201 N. Columbia

Plainview, Texas

2.1.2015



jesus sales

 

Thre 14th annual High and Dry Photography Exhibit has come to an end.  I was fortunate again this year to have an image selected.  Olton in Hale County qualifies as a "semi-arid" land - a qualification of the exhibit.  The unique business perspective of this place also appealed to the juror.

 

Olton, Texas

9.23.2014

Oswego courthouse

 

I love this old tow with all its church spires, towers and turrets!  The Oswego Courthouse was built in 1859.  The domed cupolas join the other structures that pinpoint the town above the trees.  The Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Osewgo was a settlement in 1722 and Fort Ontario was built by the British in 1755.  Hard to imagine that kind of history when Lubbock was incorporated in 1909!

Oswego, New York

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This auto shop offers interesting insights of the owner.  The painted hot rod is flanked  by what might be illustrations of Nicolas and Aurelia-- the names on the plaque above the door with the silhouette of Jesus.  Then there is the shrine to Mary painted on the wall as  protection for property, home and  inhabitants.   The values of Martinez are visible on his business - God, family and, mostly likely, honesty.

Martinez Minor Auto Repair
2806 Idalou Road
Lubbock, Texas