Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween

I think I was 8 in this photo.  My mom made this costume and I think it got a lot of use over the years. I love how people go all out now and really get into decorating. I walk around the neighborhood near where I work looking at all the houses.  There is also a candy store near me that has all the candy I grew up with.



I take a day of around this time as well so I can enjoy the last days of fall.  I wanted to see the other piece by graffiti artist ROA.  It was kind of hidden behind this building near downtown in this industrial area.  Was amazing to see in person and perfect for this time of year.

Also wanted to check this park not far from there called Sterns Quarry Park.  Has an interesting history as well as it was a landfill and is now a green space, park and spot you can go fishing.

The running path along the lake I use sustained damage from a recent storm.  The 2nd within weeks of each other with 25 foot waves.  It washed away a large section of the path and people could no longer use it but I ended up jumping a fence and cutting through the golf course which is next to it.  They are in the process of trying to fix it but not sure if it will be usable.


Thursday, October 6, 2011

Nicodemus The Cat

This was my grandma Peurrung's cat named Nicodemus.  When I was growing up whenever we went to my grandma's apartment he was sitting near the front door.  She would change the bows around his neck so it was always fun to see what she chose.  I ended up getting him several years ago because he was pretty broken from so many falls.  I enjoy putting things together so I felt like I could fix him and now he sits near my door.  I always think of my grandma when I look at him and I am honored to have him.  I don't remember the history of how she got him but I love his name.   Here is what I found out about the history of his name Nicodemus.