Category Archives: City Charm

Open Sesame!

I saw this downtown and it struck me as funny and kewl! Worthy of a photograph! Looks good in color and black and white! There is a nasty bug going around and I caught it too! Fever, constant irritated throat … Continue reading

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Old Rugged Building in Philomath Has a Rugged Charm…

We made a quick stop in Philomath and I saw this old rugged building in need of new paint! It may be old and rugged but it looks very quaint! There’s charm in things that are old just as well … Continue reading

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Thursday City Charm!

Old street lamps enlighten the city in a charming way! Little bird silhouette! Little bird sitting on the overhead wire! Yay I am so glad tomorrow is Friday! Sometime you just feel tired! Glad the work week is almost done! … Continue reading

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Embrace Thursday with a Big Smile…….

This country building is old and tattered but still hanging on! McMinnville Community Center, pretty little city scene! My friend’s dog Murphy give you a smile and says “Scooby Snacks”! Have a wonderful Thursday my friends, embrace it with a … Continue reading

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Some Wednesday Smiles….

Killing time ready to go on down the tracks and get the day done. I took this on my last break of the day! If you blink you will miss your city being changed! It is sad they are tearing … Continue reading

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Multnomah County Courthouse…..

This was built between 1909 and 1914. There are 39 courtrooms. The county board of commissioners decided to construct a new courthouse in a different location to replace the existing building. There is structural problems of this 100 year old … Continue reading

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City Scenes…..

Happiness is a ship filled city-scape!!! Freight train doing it’s travels across the Steel Bridge! I love the grain elevators and the Moda Center peeking out in the foreground! Have a wonderful Thursday Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear

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Shadow Tree…..

Shadow tree glowing on the city building wall Branch silhouette shadow standing proud and tall! Illuminated by sun, the naked branches shine Just waiting for it’s leaves to grace it’s naked spine! Hugz Blondie and Boo Bear

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Out with the Old, In With the New….. City Changes…..

The city is in constant change whether it be change of business, new housing etc. Portland’s Iconic Hollywood Bowl which has been in business since 1962 closed it’s doors on May 18th, 2015. It is sad to see businesses have … Continue reading

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City Charm……

Naked trees basking in the sun Enjoying the warmth on their bark! Waiting for their leaves to sprout To offer their summer beauty & shade! Some on city street and some in parks! Happy Wednesday friends! Hugz Blondie and Boo … Continue reading

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