RURAL rather than URBAN -- Barre Plains, last one

Barre Plains, Massachusetts 2 July 2009

Ahhh, the pleasures of a more simple life style. Note the brown dirt/old grass stains on the lattice work under the porch. You can almost hear the lawn mower on Saturday morning, and smell the fresh cut grass. Me thinks not much happens in Barre Plains except for Friday and Saturday nights when they have seafood on the menu at this place on the other side the common.

Stephen DiRado, Bathroom at RISD

One thing for sure, real art schools have expression on art just about every where. This is the bathroom of the art supply store at RISD -- Rhode Island School of Design -- in Providence, RI. 'Nuf said.

"I starting with the man in the mirror

I'm asking him to change his ways

And no message could have been any clearer

If you want to make the world a better place

Take a look at yourself, and then make a change

Na na, na na na, na na, na nah"

Michael Jackson

RURAL rather than URBAN -- Barre Plains again

Barre Plains, Massachusetts 2 July 2009

This is another "I don't know, so don't ask" image. I just found the color combination rather odd.

RURAL rather than URBAN -- Barre Plains

Barre Plains, Massachusetts 2 July 2009

I meant to post this image on July 4th, but I got distracted by having to host a meal with some long time friends. I have been to, and through, the town of Barre many times, but never realized a mile or so southwest is village of Barre Plains. I love the simple pleasures images like this represent. The meal I prepared for Saturday night was simple, too -- fish and shrimp simmered in Vera Cruz sauce served over rice and a salad. And of course, margaritas were served.

URBAN -- Fitchburg

Fitchburg, Massachusetts 3 July 2009

A friend of mine from Atlanta is in town, and we decided to see what was happening on the streets of downtown Fitchburg. Turns out a lot -- this is the weekend of the Annual Longsjo Bicycle Races, which meant there were lots of people downtown. And, of course, it rained. While ducking under a canopy and I happened onto this incomplete display in a store window.

RURAL rather than URBAN

Gilbertville, Massachusetts 2 July 2009

MORE URBAN TAUNTON -- still on empty

Taunton, Massachusetts 24 June 2009