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Repair
I suppose this sign indicates a building that is in need of repair?
Between when I shot this in April, and when I got it ready for the blog a couple of days ago, I’d forgotten if this place was in Ralls or Lorenzo. I used Google street view and “drove” down the highway until I spotted it. While that did save me some traveling, I realize that I also missed out on the chance to take more photographs….
Lorenzo, Texas
photographed 4.1.2013
Call Brady
My mom listened to KFYO radio every day. (Even the noon farm report, for some reason.)
I can remember the radio commercials that this plumbing company ran, with their “Lady, call Brady” tagline. I am guessing that from the looks of the place these days, any lady who DID call Brady would probably not get an answer…
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 4.28.2013
Hardware, groceries, and grain – and…
…a sidewalk sofa.
The “cross at your own risk” sign is a little worrisome, don’t you think? What in world is going on at the store that would warrant such a sign?
Maybe in when the place opened (1925, if the other sign is to be believed) the combination of hardware, groceries, and grain was a real novelty, and folks came in from all over the county*, just to look around. The traffic would have overwhelmed the street, and pedestrians would take their lives in their hands to cross over to look at such an innovative mercantile.
Blackwell, Texas
photographed 5.20.2011
*Counties, actually, as it turns out. This tiny town is located in Nolan and Coke counties. That would automatically DOUBLE the numbers of folks who’d want to come check out the store. Theoretically.
White on white, 14
It is very bright inside the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Even the sky cooperated (it had snowed the night before) and was a hazy white. This terminal is relatively new, and I like the 1960s vibe from the light fixtures.
Detroit, Michigan
photographed 4.20.2013
Easy chair
It’s been too long since I posted a chair photo.
This is my attempt to make up for that oversight.
Sterling City, Texas
photographed 5.20.2011
