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Underwear and one shoe

It makes me sad to see business that haven’t made it, especially in towns that are obviously struggling.

But on the other hand, I sure do like it when they’ve closed up shop without cleaning out their inventories. Just look at the stuff – lots of TVs and underwear, and that one dusty shoe.

Vaughn, New Mexico
photographed 2.25.2019

Blinds, down

A pile of blinds on the floor, in the shadow of the jalousie window from yesterday.

Vaughn, New Mexico
photographed 2.25.2019

Jalousie

The big plate glass windows were on the ground, in millions of pieces. But somehow, these jalousie windows were still intact. I guess they lack the inherent appeal of someone looking to have a dramatic second throwing a rock through a window.

Vaughn, New Mexico
photographed 2.25.2019

Spring Break

You just know that was a squeaky mattress…

Yeso, New Mexico
photographed 5.25.2019

Holes in the argument

That sign does seem to imply – or even promise! – that there’s water nearby. Evidence suggests otherwise, though…

Yeso, New Mexico
photographed 5.25.2019