San Juan and F Street Fog

Most recent mornings have been misty, whether we’ve had overcast or not. In this photo, we’re looking north on San Juan to towards its intersection with F Street. This is a low point between hills and often has fog, and on still mornings like Saturday, wood smoke. The smoke smells wonderful in the crisp morning air.

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Taking a smoke break

Outside the Boiler Room, you’ll often see young people smoking. Most, like this guy, go around the corner and don’t bother passersby.

Gravestone of Port Townsend Poet James Broughton

The Gardener of Eden

I am the old dreamer who never sleeps.
I am timekeeper of the timeless dance.
I preserve the long rhythms of the earth,
and fertilize the rounds of desire.

In my evergreen arboretum.
I raise flowering hopes for the world.
I plant seeds of perennial affection,
and wait for their passionate bloom.

Would you welcome the sight if you saw it?
Revalue the view your have lost?
Could you wake to the innocent morning
and flow the risks of your heart?

Every day I grow a dream in my garden,
where the beds are laid out for love.
When will you come to embrace it
and join in the joy of the dance?

James Broughton
(November 10, 1913 – May 17, 1999)

Sunset over Redman Cemetery

After a couple of days of overcast and rain, the clouds broke up just enough for the sky to glow like fire. This is Redman Cemetery on Discovery Road.

Confusing signage on Water Street

The east end of Water Street has seen construction for most of this year as the city upgrades the street surface and sidewalks. To help us understand what’s what there are a few signs near the construction zone.

All businesses are open except for the one that’s closed. The sidewalk is closed ahead, so walk on the other side of the street. Except, stay on this side for the businesses that are open on this side. Is that all perfectly clear?

Reflections of two places

I was captivated by this reflection that looks at a Water Street Hotel and images of a tropical beach in a store display window.

Visit Newton Area Photo for more weekend reflections.

Jefferson County Courthouse at sunset

I took this photos a couple of weeks ago. In my spare time, I used Photoshop to remove the power lines and poles.