Wednesday, May 27, 2009
And Away We Go: One the Road
Tales of the road to follow.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Best Photographs from the Federal Government: Eat and Sleep in a Wig Wam
Just in time for summer roadtrip season, the Library of Congress posted this lovely picture of a still-standing roadside attraction on their Flickr page.
Cabins imitating the Indian teepee for tourists along highway south of Bardstown, Kentucky (LOC), originally uploaded by The Library of Congress.
From the Wigwam Village No. 2 motel's website...
Wigwam Village No. 2, Cave City, Kentucky
601 North Dixie Hwy
Cave City, Kentucky 42127
Google Map
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Cabins imitating the Indian teepee for tourists along highway south of Bardstown, Kentucky (LOC), originally uploaded by The Library of Congress.
From the Wigwam Village No. 2 motel's website...
"... Wigwam Village Inn #2 was completed in 1937 in Cave City, and five more were built over time in Alabama, Florida, New Orleans, California, and Arizona. From the beginning, the Wigwam Villages were gathering places with an atmosphere of old-time neighborliness. The community area at the center of the circle of wigwams seemed to invite people to come and talk. Nowadays, our playground at the center of the teepees invites young folks to play and our new 16'x16' "Misting Deck" is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day - regardless of your age!...
...Of the seven original Wigwam Villages, only three remain: #2 in Cave City, Kentucky, #6 in Holbrook, Arizona. and #7 in Riallto, California..."
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Wigwam Village No. 2, Cave City, Kentucky
601 North Dixie Hwy
Cave City, Kentucky 42127
Google Map
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7 more Best Photographs from the Federal Government blog posts.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
So, What's In Florence, Italy?
Because that's where we'll be spending a week this coming winter. I tend to like places where the creative impulses of the eccentric are encouraged. So is there anything weird or will I have to settle for stunning works of art and gorgeous, historic architecture?
My hit-or-miss research on the subject:
So far, not gleaning a whole lot from the above sites. Personal musings aside, I can't find much about the actual city. I hoping to fire off some emails asking the folks mentioned about their fair city.
My hit-or-miss research on the subject:
So far, not gleaning a whole lot from the above sites. Personal musings aside, I can't find much about the actual city. I hoping to fire off some emails asking the folks mentioned about their fair city.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Art Car Parade 2009 Pictures: Loads of Pix
Houston gets my love in large part due to the annual Art Car Parade. Photo websites Flickr, Photobucket and Picassa all get flooded with great pictures of the event. My shots weren't great, but lots of locals took some great ones. Below are some of my favorites. B.S. Houston Art Blog posted some great panoramic shots of the parade by local photographer Chuy Benitez.
Lastly, I got to say I agree with NeoHouston,"...the show was great, but if they were going to change one thing, I’d have the parade somewhere between late March and mid April — or have it earlier / later in the day if it’s going to be held in May..." The heat drained me of my enthusiasm for the parade. Make it just a bit earier in the year and I think loads of people would be thankful.
Now, on with the show.
Lastly, I got to say I agree with NeoHouston,"...the show was great, but if they were going to change one thing, I’d have the parade somewhere between late March and mid April — or have it earlier / later in the day if it’s going to be held in May..." The heat drained me of my enthusiasm for the parade. Make it just a bit earier in the year and I think loads of people would be thankful.
Now, on with the show.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Live Life The Way It Should Be Lived: When Parents Give Good Advice...
When parents give good advice, how can the kids not turn out great?
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Monday, May 04, 2009
Jet Skiing Buffalo Bayou: Good Idea OR Great Idea
Every once in a while, the idea of jet skiing Buffalo Bayou pops into my head. A video would be posted on YouTube, blogger fame would follow, and soon I would be rich. Since my wife admits to being a buzz murderer, this and many other flights of fancy will never be lived out. Thus leaving us no more destitute then before and just leaving me with a jet ski-shaped hole in my soul.
But a google search finds one couple that took that little trip. Back in '97, Karen and Will drove the waterway. That's all the info I could find. That and this picture. Nice.
Say what you want about the nastiness that is BB, I still think it a great idea.
But a google search finds one couple that took that little trip. Back in '97, Karen and Will drove the waterway. That's all the info I could find. That and this picture. Nice.
Say what you want about the nastiness that is BB, I still think it a great idea.
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Taking Aim at Dorothy Flood: Just Damn Gorgeous
Ziegfeld Star - Dorothy Flood - 1920s - by Alfred Cheney Johnston, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.
This photo of Ziegfeld girl Dorothy Flood has been floating around the internet on various sites. I just think it's one of the most gorgeous things. Normally, I wouldn't post a picture without more facts/credit/proof-of-ownership. But it's too lovely to leave alone.
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