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Calming properties of the color blue
People are more productive in blue rooms. – A random website
It reduces stress, creating a sense of calmness, relaxation and order. – Another website
Mix bright and cool colors in classrooms for older children to promote concentration. – And some color theory
Abandoned school
South Plains, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
Mondrian’s window
Over the past couple of years, my friend Ehpem and I have amused ourselves by spotting references to Mondrian (like this) or things we see that remind us of him. Our standards are lax: pretty much anything with more than a couple of rectangles fits into our little game.
And, so, I present: Mondrian’s Window.
South Plains, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
Classic Deluxe (Interior)
Of course you know that my rule is to look around back.
And in back of one of the abandoned businesses in Quitaque we found a car. A Plymouth. A big, green Plymouth. It had been there for a while – the license plate had expired in October 1993. My pal over at Lightscatter helped me out and identified it as a Plymouth Classic Deluxe, which were made between 1948 and 1952.
Another rule I have is to look inside – and when I looked inside the car, this is what I saw.
Quitaque, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
Implied electricity #2
These outdoor outlets are on the same block as yesterday’s electrical cable: another implication.
All of this talk of electricity reminded me of a song – “Stealing Electricity” by the great Tom Russell.
Quitaque, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
Implied Electricity #1
This long-abandoned loop of electrical cable hangs on the east wall of a now-closed business. The cable has been there so long that it’s weathered past the point of redemption.
Quitaque, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
