In Black Mountain

  

Changeable sky, as well as hide and seek of the ridge line. Last Saturday had early rain, clouds off and on with sun peeking sometimes, then by 5 pm snow/sleet was trying to come, but it wasn't really cold enough yet. It may have the higher elevations looking a bit white by tomorrow. Can you see the top of the ridge above the clouds?

Photo over the railroad tracks (going e to w) circa 1915 - looks across the Valley (southwest) towards the Swannanoa Mts (old name Cane Creek Mts.) It is a view looking southwest from the Gladstone Hotel-- which was located up from the Depot where Cove Automotive is now on Dougherty St. (Same ridge I look toward out my windows) 

I wonder if any of those homes remain. They would probably be on Vance St. or around that area.

An art post here...about Beatrice Wood, potter who lived and worked to age 105.

Today's quote:

The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members, a heart of grace, and a soul generated by love.

CORETTA SCOTT KING