curb and quilts

this photo is of a crumbling curb and a grate that surrounds a small tree.
it’s a limited time parking spot that is usually open. i could hardly get in or
out of my car door as the little tree and my door were having a tussle.
i was picking up some food-to-go from the ixtapa restaurant. i had settled
the food into the car and thought i would snap a picture. the dark spots on
the grate were from little drops of rain. i made it into the car before it was
cats and dogs.

and it smelled so good on the way home. burrito, baby!

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coming this weekend:
a quilt show at the champoeg heritage visitor center, with more than fifty
historical and modern quilts to be displayed.
also, costumed volunteers from the piecemakers quilt guild giving quilt
demonstrations. i assume that the costumes are of a historical nature.

i’m hoping to go and have a good look.

♥

20 thoughts on “curb and quilts”

nance marie May 1, 2011 at 4:11 pm

thanks, journey.sorry, i didn't see your name at your blog.sandra . we can give each other photo ideas.lorrie :-)

lorrie May 1, 2011 at 2:19 pm

I LOVE this photo!!

Sandra Heska King May 1, 2011 at 1:44 pm

I would never have thought to take that photo. I will now.

journeytoepiphany May 1, 2011 at 1:03 am

Have a lovely time looking at the beautiful quilts. Love the picture! Extraordinary!

nance marie April 30, 2011 at 8:54 pm

thanks, paul :-)

paul del signore April 30, 2011 at 2:26 pm

I love this photo Nance. The composition and colors are beautiful

nance marie April 30, 2011 at 8:20 am

beth . yeah. i can see that, like one of those crazy quilts where the fabric meets together in all different angles. (just like friends)it would be fun to go to the show together. it looks like we will have to settle for virtually.

B. Meandering April 30, 2011 at 8:08 am

The elements in your picture almost create a quilt of their own. I love the textures and you being able to see beauty and thus show me beauty in what is usually considered mundane.Enjoy gawking at more beauty this weekend—I love quilts—I'd go with you if I could.

nance marie April 29, 2011 at 7:52 pm

duane,you are funny and kind.which is a very good combination.

Duane Scott April 29, 2011 at 5:33 pm

Okay. I LOVE that photo. Nance, you teach me daily to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. I'm learning to look through your eyes more and more. -DS

nance marie April 29, 2011 at 3:41 pm

val . i love seeing quilts. maybe i should make one.susan . i can see that, now that you've said it.linda . thanks for that. i shall take my camera :-)♥

Linda April 29, 2011 at 2:45 pm

Take lots and lots of pictures please!You have a wonderful eye for capturing the beauty in the most unexpected places Nance.

S. Etole April 29, 2011 at 2:18 pm

your photo reminds me of a fern frond in the fall when they have turned brown …

Valerie Kamikubo April 29, 2011 at 12:32 pm

I'm glad that you made it inside before the cats and dogs. What an exquisite photo! Enjoy the tactile goodness of the quilt show (even if they won't let you touch).

nance marie April 29, 2011 at 11:54 am

thanks for the comment, glynn :-)

Glynn April 29, 2011 at 11:11 am

I love that photo!

nance marie April 29, 2011 at 10:32 am

maureen . if you lived here, i would drag you with me! :-)

Maureen April 29, 2011 at 10:03 am

The quilt show sounds great. Please bring back pictures.Have a delight-filled weekend!

nance marie April 29, 2011 at 9:35 am

thanks, anne :-)

Anne Lang Bundy April 29, 2011 at 9:17 am

Such a beautiful combination of textures and colors you've captured in this simple photo. I like. :D