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A public service announcement brought to you by a random building (that needs some attention to the crack in the wall) in Illinois.
Route 66
Carlinville, Illinois
photographed 7.3.2022
is that really how tattoos work?
“Between the lines” tattoos make me think about my attempt at being a Real Artist™ by doing a paint-by-number set. I believe that experience broke my brain, because even now I don’t understand how painting works if you don’t have outlines and numbers and go all the way through painting one color before moving on to the next and the next. The idea of a blank canvas where you can paint ANYTHING YOU WANT makes me need to lie down.
Route 66
Buckhorn, Missouri
photographed 1.28.2023
tin ceiling
Winter got to Joplin the very same day that I did, so my photos were made on very short walks. One of these walks (a walkette?) I happened to see what I am sure started its life as a car repair garage. Currently it is a restaurant supply place and kudos to the current people for keeping those old tin ceilings. That’s a nice bit of history and nostalgia.
Route 66
Joplin, Missouri
photographed 1.29.2023
celebrating years
I love how the Munger Moss Motel is proud of being on Route 66, but also sort of shy about announcing just how many years they’ve been there. I mean, I get it: I’m of a “certain age” myself and would prefer to have to say that big ol’ number out loud.
So, same, Munger Moss Motel, same.
Route 66
Lebanon, Missouri
photographed 1.28.2023
Pinga’s
I haven’t been out shooting new stuff in a while, so here’s some older things (but never before edited, so they’re also new).
This restaurant in Missouri didn’t make it, even with the decorative saguaro painted on the building. It’s a shame.
Route 66
Doolittle, Missouri
photographed 1.28.2023
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