Babushkas

On February 9, 2011 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Some of the nesting dolls in our granddaughter’s collection.

Christmas Spirit

On February 9, 2011 By Fred KingIn Thoughts, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Lingers on.

What Genre?

On February 8, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildingsLeave a comment

If not graffiti, then maybe a mural? Or? Spotted on a building on Alberta St.

Rexall Drugstore

On February 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, coffee, PortlandLeave a comment

Painting of the old Rexall Drugstore on the corner of Alberta St and 24th NE in Portland. The space is now occupied by the Star E Rose Cafe on the first floor and I think apartments on the 2nd floor.

Mike’s Old House

On February 6, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Portland, Urban DecayLeave a comment

I have posted photos of this house in NE Portland, not knowing the owner and much about the history. This past week I met Mike, the owner by inheritance, of this old home. Mike has been doing home renovations in Portland for the past 3 decades. Rather than tear this house down, for somewhat sentimental reasons, Mike decided he was going to refurbish. This refurb will be a major project that will take some time. The ‘bones’ of the home are relatively good, but the roof, porches, electrical and plumbing are shot. I hope to be able to document as much of this renovation as possible. Mike knows I have a photoblog and that I have posted a couple of images of the home, pre-renovation.

Stay tuned for updates in 2011 and perhaps beyond.

Rhody

On February 5, 2011 By Fred KingIn Buds, natureLeave a comment

Rhody’s seem to stay in this state for some time before they open up in June.

Early Blossoms

On February 5, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, LeafLeave a comment

Mini rainbow. I must have just missed the fairies dancing about.

Hydrant

On February 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

I really like the colorful fire hydrants in Portland, Or. I wonder if they are painted with these colors to make it easier for a dog to see at a distance?