LUCY!!!!

Eekkk ... I almost forgot!

Lucy is an addition to summer list. I haven't climbed her since I was a child, but I've been fascinated my whole life as to the purpose of her existance!

I found a magazine clipping that I had saved ... stay tuned for pictures of the real thing.

What about the building?

Welcome to the observation deck at the Empire State Building. An exciting yet disappointing excursion.

Exciting to see the site and step foot in such a great architectural landmark. Disappointing that the view was the focus and no information about the building was imparted on this endeavor. To make matters worse the building was under construction, the only homage I could pay to her glory was to look up at the spire. Here's looking at you kid!

Art

The beat up milk can that sits adjacent to my entry is a part of PA history. It was created by the late Claypoole in a fast dying Pennsylvania Dutch tradition.

I love the simplicity of colors intermingled to create a more complex design. The milk can was found at a farmers market. It was under appreciated and under valued ... a small treasure that I took home once I noticed the signature.

MMMMmmmmmmmm

My favorite part of springtime! Lots of yummy crawfish.

Crawdad #1

The first crawfish boil of the season went well. The weather couldn't be more perfect!

The kids did a very good job with the sidewalk chalk!

Baseball Buddy

Bobb the Baseball Buddy! We've had a ton of fun thus far at Phillies games. He's part of the reason you've gotten lots of random baseball pictures!

I cannot wait for the fist big tailgate!

More Architecture

Are you tired of the architecture yet? I know, once I start playing outside more the blog will contain more than architecture and baseball!

What an interesting combination.

Caught

Now you know what I stare at! It's a shame that today's architecture doesn't really have much of a legacy like more historic buildings. There were gargoyles, stained glass, or even masonry as an art. The architecture of today is so streamlined, a kit of parts if you will, that lacks the pure skill and expertise of years past.

I think our legacy will be signage. Giant names plastered on buildings to show who ponied up the most money. Can you see it now ... a museum dedicated to giant signs.

More Texture

Mini window in my office.

It's a nice grouping of materials/textures. Again, me with the old/new. GEEEEEEKKKKKK

Texture / Lines

I'm a weirdo, but I like texture, lines and the distress that comes with time to objects.

You looking at me?

Have you ever wondered what a cat stares at?

I sure have, and this is what one of them was looking at the other night. Grass by twilight.

Spring

Springtime on campus is quickly becoming one of my favorite times of the year. I'm glad to be back in the groove.

Hmmmm... maybe I'll add regular blog updates to the summer resolutions list!