I Love My Town Best When I’m Out In It. Particularly When I’m Taking Pictures.
It’s good for me, getting out.
(It would be good for anyone, actually). Running or walking through now-familiar neighborhoods and country roads. I love the views, this pedestrian aspect of my town. On this particular day (I took these pictures several weeks ago, before willows greened up and daffodils bloomed), I could feel the promise of spring in the air. I happened upon these photos again, and thought I’d post them…both as a final goodbye to winter, and as a tribute to my town. I didn’t want to forget them…I remember the moment I took them. Exhilarated, grateful for spring. Grateful for the sometimes funky loveliness of my town.
Tangent: Today on a walk with Frank I noticed a sign for our town’s first annual Junior Miss pageant. I was a little surprised…I knew that there were still pageants for little girls, but I’d assumed they’d been grandfathered in. That the last remaining ones are a stubbornly entrenched habit, a rut society just can’t get out of? Apparently not, at least in my town. I wondered…who starts junior miss pageants? This would be fun to research I think.
So. My Town—Goodbye Winter (Please Don’t Come Back Til Next Year)
This red truck against the green grass charmed me. I like trucks, particularly old, hayseedy ones.
Loved the shape and the rich, earthy colors of the branches against the white house.
This old garage is empty, but not abandoned; I see the owner now and then doing repairs. I love it. I hope it stays.
Local kids like to pretend this house is haunted, and scare themselves by walking past it at night. No one lives in it. I’ve been told this house belongs to the family that has always owned it…and that they have no intention of selling it. Not that I would buy it, necessarily…but maybe, if I could drum up the cash…I would. My kids have peeked through windows (I don’t know who their parents are) and told me that there’s awful gold and green wallpaper inside.
A random little girl, out to rollerblade before breakfast. My favorite picture, because I can remember. I remember learning to roller skate, and I remember totally disregarding my utter dishabille in favor of early morning playtime.
What are your favorite things about your town lately?
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gratitiude, the ability to see and appreciate the beauty, the emotional attachment to the simple but dear things, people, lanscape, in our lives. “Our Town” Love Nann aka Mother
Great story and pictures Lynaea!!! Were these taken in Plain City or back in Washington State when you visited there?
lovely post mum:) i also love the pink onesie. you are good at capturing little vignettes. which is just so yummy:)
thank you so much darling
I love old hayseedy trucks too! I grew up in a town exactly like this. If we did anything wrong, the whole town would call mom. I love the closeness of a small town. Have been looking for a piece of land away from the city! I’m loving your blog. It’s very well written:)
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Thank you so much for your kind comment Amy. I hope you find that little piece of land.
Oh, your home town is so charming! I’m loving the old buildings and that beauty of an old truck! And what an amazing shot of that little bird 🙂
Jessi
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Thank you Jessi. I’m grateful my camera can zoom.
Awesome photo tour. I love this!
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Thank you Alison. Have a great day!
Gorgeous pictures!! And roller skating in a onesie brings back memories lol
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It does, doesn’t it? Thank you Tabetha.
As a daily walker, I’m always, camera in hand, eyes open to see and capture what brings joy to my heart as I stride along. It’s a pleasure to meet another one who finds joy in their town’s beauty and texture.
I’m am enjoying the browse through your blog, Lynaea. My time is short today…I will be back for more…
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You are extraordinary!
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Thank you Diane! Taking a camera along automatically changes my perspective…I see so much more, thinking of potential pictures.