There are some places in this world that I just love to look at and sometimes (ok, repeatedly) stop to photograph. After work last night I swung by one of those places for a few quick phone pictures. It all may look like junk to other people but I just love the buildings and the car for some reason. Plus the sky and light were lovely at this old garage! Enjoy!
I have a thing for doors. Closed or open. Interior or exterior. Ornate or plain. I love them all. Here are a few from a recent walk around Chillicothe. Note the self portrait…
Isn’t this sign fabulous? I saw it while walking through the tourist district of Niagara Falls, Canada. The motel is billed as retro chic with themed rooms that celebrate ZZ Top, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and more. They just don’t make signs like this anymore.
Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate
And though I oft have passed them by
A day will come at last when
Shall take the hidden paths that run
West of the Moon, East of the Sun.
J.R.R. Tolkien
Isn’t this an exciting idea? Your next adventure could be just down the road. Happy Friday, friends!
“So enter that daily though mayest grow in knowledge, wisdom and love.”
This is the entrance to College Green at my alma mater, Ohio University. I stop to read it every single visit and I’ve walked through countless times.
It never gets old.
Darlene Love started her career as a backup singer and consequently treats her singers with the utmost respect.
Veggie Quesadilla at Casa Nueva. Try it with the barbecue salsa- you can thank me later!
The beautiful thing about living so close to a college town like Athens is that there’s never a shortage of good food and things to do, even on a cold Tuesday night.
Last night I spent the evening wandering around town after work. I was there specifically to have dinner at Casa Nueva and to see Darlene Love perform at Ohio University.
In case you don’t know, Casa has the best food in Athens and Darlene Love was a powerhouse in Phil Spector’s infamous Wall of Sound. You may remember her for songs like “He’s a Rebel” and “Today I Met the Boy I’m Gonna Marry.” Her song “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” is a staple on most holiday soundtracks.
You wouldn’t guess that she’s 77 or that she’s been performing some of these songs for the better part of sixty years. She’s energetic and her voice is strong. The songs sound fresh and a few of them pretty much brought down the house.
It was impressive.
I say it often and I’ll say it again: if you have a chance to witness live music, do it. There’s an energy surrounding live music that you simply can’t find listening to a tune at home. I always better appreciate an artist after hearing their music live. Last night was no different and I would absolutely recommend seeing Darlene Love if you ever have a chance!