Catching up

Above Black Mountain Ingles grocery (Blingles to natives) are the mountains where the Blue Ridge Parkway roams.  On Tues. 3.19.24 while we had 22 degrees at 10 am, the mountains showed  bit of snow up there.

Went back last Saturday to see how the Magnolia tree at the Veterans Cemetery was doing.

I was a bit disappointed that it still looked kind of bleak.

Instead of bright pink flowers, these are some pink and dark red and white combination. It doesn't come off that pretty even at full bloom. Or maybe it is past prime, and dark flowers are fading. I'm not going to keep it on my list of places to visit.

And here is this week's version of our very small house on First Street as of Sunday 3/17/24

A wintertime view of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Black Mountain

Rev. Michael J. Carter, of UUCSV

Jane talking to Kate as she updates the sign for next week's service at UUCSV.

Sharing with Skywatch Friday

Sharing with Floral Friday Fotos

Today's quote:

On March 22, people from all around the world will gather near rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, to sing for the healing of the waters of the Earth and the healing of our inner waters. March 22 has for many years been recognized as “World Water Day” all around the globe.

Dry Falls, Highlands, NC.

A Saturday hodge podge!

 
Good morning (when I am writing this!)

I hear birds chirping, though we're back to winter temps...but at least no snow and it will stay above freezing all day!

Not my shot, and this bird obviously isn't outside my windows...but I had it in my files! 

Progress on the tiny tall house on First St.

Someone else posted this beautiful tree. Now that's a great example where a tree can just grow and grow all directions...but I wonder if there isn't a space underneath where kids could hide.

A sweet little critter I met this week. Sharing with Saturday Critters.

I may like dragons, but I think this is a bit over the top!

So we should call upon this dragon slayer, eh?

Last week I was at a birthday party for a dear friend, who just turned 39 (er 90!). Bette is also a Mudbuddy too! 

Photo by The Valley Echo

Today in Black Mountain there will be hundreds of runners that hope to run up to Mt. Mitchell, but due to snow probably at high elevations, it may just be a marathon, turning around and coming back to Black Mountain from the Blue Ridge Parkway. For me it means lots of new people in town that are in the parking places I usually would use!

I hope everyone has a happy Saturday!

Today's quote:

I have known a vast quantity of nonsense talked about bad men not looking you in the face. Don't trust that conventional idea. Dishonesty will stare honesty out of countenance, any day in the week, if there is anything to be got by it. -Charles Dickens, novelist (1812-1870)

Some views around town in February

 

This is one of the most "unfavorite" shops in Black Mountain. Why? Not just because their products are deadly for adults...and they push them on young people trying to grow into "savvy adults," but because this building is located right across the street from the Primary School. That's young children's educational site. They may learn to read, and just look what they can see out the bus windows or from the playground during recess!

Driving further toward town on State St (Hwy 70), I can see a local savings bank (Black Mountain Savings) across from me.

The old Depot and part of the red caboose. Photo by Fred McCormick 2020

Next to the red caboose...

Turning a few times on First Street, and there's this little building going up. Is it a tiny home? Or perhaps a bit bigger? I would wonder...there are roof trusses already laid down.  But it's really squeezed in between its neighbors.

Sharing with Tuesday's Treasures

Today's quote:

Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something. 

-Gertrude Stein, novelist, poet, and playwright (3 Feb 1874-1946)

Two down, two to go

 

The cleared lots on Walker St. have just sat empty for the last couple of months. However 2 new homes with grey siding and white trim were finished on the other side of the ranch home that shows through the trees. (Or is it bamboo?) Tee hee, they'll find out if it is.

But suddenly the piles of concrete blocks and lumber were transformed into this new home.

There are 2 permits given to the Tanner company.

But nothing is happening for the 4th house yet.

Today's quote:

I look at the world and I notice it's turning / While my guitar gently weeps / With every mistake we must surely be learning / Still my guitar gently weeps. 

-George Harrison, singer-songwriter (1943-2001)