Thursday, February 29, 2024

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



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10 comments:

  1. eileeninmdFebruary 29, 2024 at 6:31 AM

    Pretty views and photos. I would think some of those houses may still be there. Take care, have a great day!

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    1. Barbara RogersFebruary 29, 2024 at 7:58 AM

      I meant to drive over there before this post came out. Soon...

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    2. CloudiaFebruary 29, 2024 at 10:54 AM

      Savor moments big and small,
      Let worries go then watch them fall.
      With open heart, dear grateful soul,
      In every breath let joy unfold.
      Cloudia Charters

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  2. AnvilcloudFebruary 29, 2024 at 7:01 AM

    I see the ridge line. Thanks for pointing it out, for I require guidance to notice the details. 😊
    I hope you are doing well enough.

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    1. Barbara RogersFebruary 29, 2024 at 7:59 AM

      Thanks for the concern about my health, and I indeed am doing well enough! I missed the ridgeline and I had just taken the photo!

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  3. TomFebruary 29, 2024 at 7:11 AM

    ...I love old postcards.

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    1. Barbara RogersFebruary 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM

      They do let us see how today's buildings and land are related to yesterday's...that railroad hasn't changed, but I don't think there's a berm like shown in the card's photo.

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  4. CloudiaFebruary 29, 2024 at 10:55 AM

    Very enjoyable seeing the past on a postcard. Thank you for your comments. You may certainly share my little poem with my name. Thank you very much. Barbara, have a wonderful weekend. Aloha

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  5. Vicki LaneFebruary 29, 2024 at 2:03 PM

    It's always interesting to look for what remains from past times.

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  6. Jenn JilksFebruary 29, 2024 at 4:19 PM

    How did I not know you had other blogs??!! Oh my.

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