Went to the K-State vs. Baylor game…it was a miserable showing for the many KSU fans. So much for our National Championship run. K-State got “handled” decisively. :(
On the way out of Waco, I found this…built in 1870 and lit up like a country church, the historic Suspension Bridge over the Brazos River on the edge of downtown gave me a much more satisfying photo opp than the football game for sure!
Some 49 years ago President John F. Kennedy came to Dallas-Fort Worth for an official presidential visit. On thenight before his assassination in Dallas, JFK and the First Lady stayed at the downtown Hilton in Fort Worth. It was there he gave his last public speech….
Last Thursday, the City of Fort Worth dedicated a small urban park next to the Hilton in his honor….
JFK stands in the plaza, larger than life (8′ height bronze statue).
Fort Worth welcomes it’s newest park…with little fanfare yet proud to showcase not only the tragic history, but that of a leader, his hope, and the man.
The Park walls and pavement is adorned with several of his quotes….
Some of them eerily ring true, so close to home….
On the pavement in front of the bronze statue is this quote. Fort Worth has now celebrated their place in presidential history, so what might the future bring?
Lights in the Park trees – symbolism for the Park perhaps?
Came upon this 1930 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan and don’t you know I drove around the block, stopped, knocked on the door, and asked to take a few photos….I’m a sucker for old cars, and the folks that drive them.
While working on a historical restoration for the Oakwood Cemetery in Denton, Texas, I not only found myself (again) taking a keen interest in a professional respect for the grounds, but also fascinated by the history of this hallowed place.
This broken headstone was set in concrete – unintentionally, the medallion in the top now doubles as a water bowl for birds and wildlife. Some how I think this would be just fine with the lady named “Tennessee”.
A simple, yet classic marker that has “aged” with character….
I like the the epithet – what else needs to be said?
Marked, yet unmarked grave sites…one using the native stone to mark someone’s resting place in the cemetery. It somehow seems appropriate to me the simplicity of mortality (or immortality) when graves are marked as such. I sat here the longest this morning, letting my imagination run free, and speculate about the lives of these three folks. These folks, unknown to all, truly have been forever embraced by the Lord. This makes me smile and content.
An icon “Market” building on the edge of downtown Fort Worth – abandoned and “for sale”
A really rusted coil of wire….
What a parking lot does to an iPhone when fumble-fingers are fiddling’…that is a bummer!
I should know, but have no idea what these belong to….
Seriously?
This day is done…FD in town tomorrow! FGs Lincoln to be seen as well!
A day of miltiary remembrance (Veteran’s Memorial in Hickory Creek Texas)
Remembering (Veteren’s Memorial in Hickory Creek, Texas)…this is the Memorial I designed for the Town in 2010, and donations constructed it in 2011 – this touches me in more ways than I realize.
But nothing touches the heart and soul like spending a day of military remembrance at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
Families had the opportunity to sit with their fallen loved ones….
And comrades had the opportunity to reach out to those same families….
Never forget….
A day of pride, thankfulness, and sadness…all in one. I had a lump in my throat all day long.
Waiting for the right time….
To perform, with all our national respect, a 21-canon salute….
It was an honor to watch these proud men at such a close proximity….
At attention, after the canon salute….
Somebody needs to help me with knowing these gentlemen and the symbolism (significance) of their colorful hats…
A lifetime of service….
So many ways one can wear (show) their patriotism….
Families got to spend the day with their loved ones and each other
For peace, at peace…..
Coming home from “the wedding” today, I finally took a few minutes to photograph a few old building facades I’ve meant to shoot for the past several trips through town. This establishment was located in Calvert, Texas
St. Paul’s Church of Christ, Marlin, Texas
Most of you know how I like the hand-done signs…notice there is no sidewalks to the door and you gotta love the patchwork shingles. Who wants to bet the BBQ is good? I think this was in/around Reagan, Texas….
Riesel, Texas…”We Fix Fl_ _ s”
Another Masonic Lodge (this one with bricked-in windows) to add to my clandestine photo collection of this organization’s place of congregation….
You’ve really got to go to a small town it seems to find a Rexall Drug store these days…Hearne, Texas
Hearne, Texas…but I’m not sure if this 98-year old business is still in business. One would figure they’d be open on a Sunday morning (but it is a holiday weekend…in a small town)
Old bricks give way to a more modern convenience…done without much historic preservation forethought – Hearne, Texas
A great old grain elevator in east Fort Worth, still in operation best I can tell as "Allied Mills, Inc./Wayne Feeds"...or at least the cars in the parking lot meant someone was there doing something
The elevator's backside (south facing side). This makes me wonder if the business name was planned to have 2 words with 5 letters each just so it could be painted on the silos
A great old painted sign on the north side gives the place some dated charm
A side entry that obviously is not used any longer except by maybe people with really long legs (love the completely different ornamental grilles on the doors)
My oh my how our thirsty times have changed. Even amongst the rooftops the old still stands tall with the new (and with the in-betweener)
castle4_HUGH'S PAINTING
From a family lineage and heritage perspective, the in-law side of the family has a pretty way-cool claim on history…a history of Scotland that is.
The Clan McRae is a proud and noble bunch. Their Scottish history speaks for itself. However, one of the most recognized icons of Clan McRae is not that of its Clan folklore and honor, but that of a small castle on a big stage standing in the middle of some really deep water.
Eilean Donan is the place. And today’s Clan McRae, worldwide, are the stewards of a wonderful Scottish destination. Continue reading
Denton is always full of surprises. I love this town. It’s like this town is themeing photographs for me. WUWT?
Over the past few days it’s been antique automobiles. And it is a handful of automobiles that made me stop on three occassions to photograph. Only one of the stops (the Model T) afforded me the opportunity to actually talk with the automobile owner…and he was as much a character as his car. Continue reading
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