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reflections of small town life
Every time I go to Littlefield, there’s something that catches my attention. On this particular trip I made a lot of photos of this shiny thing (not a mirror – I don’t know what it was) leaning against a wall. I particularly noticed the way its reflection was monochromatic while the rest of the scene, though quite ragged, was colorful.
Littlefield, Texas
photographed 8.3.2024
antique
Ness City is the kind of place where there’s a building nicknamed “The Skyscraper of the Plains.” And it’s four stories tall*.
To be fair the SOTP is a pretty fantastic building, made from stone and full of grand architectural details. There are other once-elegant buildings in town which makes me think the place was once a wealthy town.
So of course I spent most of my time in town checking out the truck with a carpet, carpet padding, and a chair. It was very nice.
Ness City, Kansas
photographed 9.5.2024
*Or three. It depends on which Wikipedia article you’re looking at. The SOTP also has a basement, so who even knows what’s going on with the floor-count.
earth’s reflections
We spent about twenty minutes lying in various road puddles trying to get the Most Awesome Photo Ever.
That was enough time for the entire population of Earth (898 people) to drive by to look at us. And I know for sure that one person (I’m looking at you, woman in a black Bronco) went by more than once.
Earth, Texas
photographed 8.4.2024
mr. ellis at the pit
I could not be more serious about this: go down to the Depot District one of these nights, the later the better. Look for the BBQ pit building on the corner of 18th Street and the alley. Get yourself some chicken in a flour tortilla. You’ll see Mr. Ellis himself at the grill, with his roll of paper towels on hand as he serves up deliciousness.
(Bonus activity: take the burrito with you, sit outside in the night, and enjoy friends and bbq and conversation (and whisky). It’s the perfect way to end your day.)
Big E’s BBQ
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 8.3.2024
not exactly news
Yes. Littlefield IS a dying town. It’s a shame, too, because I know for sure it used to have a vibrant (and award-winning!) downtown. My grandpa lived north of town and a big deal for us was to go see him and sometimes meet up with my Aunt Elizabeth and my cousins – who drove in from Earth, as one does – to go shopping in downtown.
But don’t planning your own shopping trip: practically all the buildings along Phelps Avenue are occupied by only debris and pigeons.
Littlefield, Texas
photographed 7.26.2023
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