Street art made

As promised, the sidewalk artists hard at work. I'm guessing the age range is not on the adult level. 

Street art in the making

Gotta say we have a very vibrant artistic community. Walking down one of our favorite streets tonight, we came across this enticing invitation to create sidewalk art in the frames helpfully provided. If I could draw a stick figure that would even remotely resemble a person or other creature, I'd be picking up a piece of chalk and getting the ball rolling. Alas, my artistic skills are confined to swirls, loops, and geometric shapes, so no go. As things get added to the gallery, pictures will be forthcoming.

And now, to finish off the day, Bailey with the biggest grin showing just how happy she is with her life.

Trees are so amazing

Whew! You're avoiding my diatribe on how trees might have intelligence and feelings. Lucky you. This time it's about the amazing growths and patterns trees have. I'm sure a botanist could explain all these things, but all I can do is wonder at how magnificent they are. There are two trees next to each other that are displaying the same bumps. How does this happen? Inquiring minds want to know (well not enough to actually look it up and try to understand the science).

Then there's this tree trunk with the most fascinating spirals. Nature is flat out amazing.

Again with front door obstacles

Scratching my head again why someone would put an obstacle right in the middle of the path to the house's front door. What is the purpose other than to discourage visitors and mail carriers? Ideas?

 

An arty village just keeps growing

The same house that built the amazing little library (June 3 post), has now created an amazing little art scene that is inventive and charming. It certainly brings a smile to my face every time Nellie and I pass by (which is almost every day on our morning walk). I can hardly wait for their next addition.

Dragons clearly like books as much as retired librarians.

I've put in two pictures of Snoopy because he apparently been very busy on his book and he needs appreciation for his efforts.

So, you invite someone over only to give them the finger?!?

There are a couple of houses on our daily walks that confuse me no end. Imagine for a moment that you are invited to this house. The path to the front door is up a dirt slope on uneven ground and the steps are uneven sizes. The driveway side is blocked off with a concrete wall. Makes you wonder whether they have any friends who have mobility issues. I'm willing to bet the family only uses a back door.

 Then there's this obstacle course. At first it looks like an interesting swale to make the garden pretty. 

Upon further inspection, you realize this is the path to the front door. Yup. And no way from the driveway either. So, anyone who is not very dexterous or balanced (like those who might need a cane or walker), have no safe path to travel. Again - what were they thinking? Or were they thinking?

My suspicion is, they are simply telling the world what this trimmed tree is so eloquently showing:

Now -- to demonstrate adequate front door etiquette, this front door entry that is actually inviting:

Frank BetaMax saga continues

The good news is that Frank BetaMax is being fed - confirmed by a neighbor who has been looking out for him for some time. The more interesting news is that Frank has not accepted the new terms at Nick's house. Nick's Mom explicitly told Frank he is feline non grata at their home, that his behavior (swatting at a wobbly dog) is unacceptable, and he is not welcome in these parts. Frank's response:

 Flopping down on the porch at the front door. The NERVE.