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The flag and the ficus
The Caprock Home Center is going out of business. Or maybe it’s already gone. It might have been the last business left in town, except for the thrift store at the other end of the block.
But the patriotic window stays on.
Quitaque, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
PS – Autocorrect wants me to say “Caprice” instead of “Caprock,” which is just ridiculous, although it did remind me of my dad’s old Chevrolet Caprice, which was approximately the same size as this store, so maybe Autocorrect has a point.
We the Women
I cannot be certain, but I do not think this sign references the 1958 Italian film Siamo donne. Other than that, I am afraid I can’t provide any actual and/or helpful information.
Quitaque, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
Transportation option
It may not be particularly viable, but it is an option.
Quitaque, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
How to warm up the morning
Quitaque’s population is less than 400, so it’s hard to imagine the town ever had need of a boarding house. But we found a two story building that seemed to have once been one. The front of the place was brick with arch-topped windows that still had organdy curtains hanging. The side was less fancy, with window air conditioners instead of curtains. But the back porch was the best.
I think “Warm Morning” is an excellent name for a heater – the name alone would make you feel better about the day.
(My favorite thing, after the heater, is that duplex outlet by the step.)
Quitaque, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
Shopping Cart Parking
Someone had a plan. Someone took the time to line up those boards so the shopping carts would be level. It mattered to them. And who are we to say their efforts were wasted?
Quitaque, Texas
photographed 2.14.2015
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