Musings

We had an essential errand to do (pharmacy), and I added a loop that took us through downtown and most of the way up to Buckhead. While this street downtown is darned empty, not all were. I’d say that traffic was far less than a Before Times Monday, however. That’s traffic; and the weather: lovely.

This reminds me of the BotGarden floral diversity…which I miss terribly.

Our Governor announced that some businesses can re-open on Friday; our Mayor said nope, not in her town. If I have it right…. I’m with continuing as we are, with our fingers crossed, distant, and staying home….

BTW, we saw plenty of street-corner sitting downtown…homeless I assume…. No masks. Not a one. Gets in the way of the flask rim, ya know.

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In my cynicism-recovery mode (see yesterday), I found these pots to be harbingers of hope…hope for “new life.” I keep feeling the pull of the garden centers…gotta get some basil plants, if nothing else…how can I shape that into necessary and essential?

I first saw two chairs and a tabletop, and thought…street chess gone bad. Then, I realized the chairs are both facing downhill, and thought…waiting for someone to descend the staircase? Too many loose ends, however…spool end…mossy wall…it’s up to you….

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Isn’t this what the comedians lead with: “Funny story…and this is true….” I’m no comedian, but here goes… So I plant my feet to get this photo, but I’m fumbling extra long because wearing a mask means my phone doesn’t recognize me so I have to get in manually…and fumble, fumble. Just as I get ready, I realize a vehicle is turning in next to me…the driveway of This House. See, it’s on the right.

I figure, now I’m going to get hollered at, “why are you taking a picture of my house!??” But, nope! The lady’s laughing, saying, those chairs are falling apart. I say, I like that they’re looking inward, a metaphor for these times, perhaps…. She laughs. And the fence on the porch, I say. She laughs more.

I wave and continue on my way, thinking I shouldn’t be so cynical.

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Plenty of remodeling* going on in our neighborhood. Here the backyard was almost full with a large trampoline, and to allow access for workmen, well, it had to be moved. Stand-up option!

Here’s a re-shingling job close by.

Time is passing…the dogwoods are winding up their glory days. [BTW, we got stimulated this week. The $$ will help with the groceries…we’re buying plenty of them!]

I think we’re in the not-quite-spring/not-quite-summer transition. The temps are spring, and the leaves are out like summer. I like this changeover interval.

* Also some new construction, I think jobs that began in Before Times.

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My favorite walking-and-social-distancing street: so many options! My path wanders completely between the sidewalks depending on the presence of other adventurers…and the prevailing breeze angle.

Pink pretties.

Peony bee.

I found the flowers on other streets, as I had to deviated from my usual route to take our applications for absentee ballots to the post office.

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I looked for the logo on this one: Alfa Romeo.

However, I saw this one first…and was so spellbound (ha!) by the flat that I didn’t look for the manufacturer’s emblem. I assumed it was a Fiat (in my general automotive cluelessness) until I saw the above vehicle…now I’m thinking Alfa.

Okay, you’re not getting away with out a flower-eye-candy.

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The light was spectacular this morning, making this rose have gem-petals.

What a color combo! I don’t know what this is named.

Dogwood leaves. With oww-wees even before they’ve finished growing.

Finally, here’s the fallen façade. There’s a stump above, and I’m guessing the growing tree popped the rocks, then the tree was removed…but the tree removal could have popped the façade. Your hypothesis?

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Iris, supported by the fence post after last night’s storm.

Flower unknown to me; white on white.

My hypothesis: tree awarded white ribbon for excellence in lichen nurturing.

Red, red car with ribbon reflection from rear-view mirror, and pollen sprinkles.

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Breezy today, and most of my flower-photos had lousy focus because of that. But not this one.

See: lousy focus. Still: blueberries that are almost blue-tinged.

Bad bad horrible strong storms expected in the dark hours. The meteorologist is saying 45% chance of 60 mph winds HERE…with flooding and a good chance of hail to round out the conditions…clearing out by 4am…you know my blood pressure is up over this…waiting for the line to roll in before midnight.

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And in that back corner, the putting green mentioned yesterday. Abandoned mid-day today. Perhaps reoccupied for cocktails.

And, over the fence, a busy rabbit. They almost look like they’re chewing their cud when they’re busy eating.

Fig leaves. Right there in the central divider of the boulevard, where I walked to avoid crowds on the sidewalks…so far, our groceries are well-stocked these days, but, if the supply changes…hmm, perhaps I can use them.

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