Those of you who have known me for a while will remember my penchant for the written word in all it's many forms and guises. My recent new blog friends are hereby informed that I really LOVE words, type, lettering, calligraphy, signage, and you may often find them displayed here as I add to my collection.
Today I've been busy so I'm just sharing some recent photos of words and signs that caught my eye during my Summer travels. It has been another scorcher - 96 degrees by noon - but I was chilled to the bone from 9 AM until 2 PM in the freezing cold county courthouse! This is the third month of my six month Grand Jury term and I have to serve two Mondays a month. In a way it's better than being stuck on a long drawn out case as a regular juror - one can plan life around these Mondays.This was a window display in Asheville, NC. Such exquisite handcrafted vases.
Wonder if the local hot shots really hang out in this neighborhood eatery?
Yes, life is definitely worthwhile. Don't you just love it?
My dear friend Loretta doesn't own this little bakery but I loved seeing her name across the window. Yes, those are snowflake decorations - taken this Summer - guess they won't need to decorate for Christmas!
And now I'm off to indulge myself - an early to bed night with my new book, Anne Patchett's award winning "Bel Canto" - because I had to get up extra early today to drive into town, find a free parking place (Grand Jury only pays $20 a day so don't want to spend half on parking), and then sip my morning wake up coffee at the Port City Java.
Goodnight moon...........................................
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I love the Hot Shot sign! All of these are great, Mary!
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I love all these signs ~ especially the INDULGE :-}
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new book Mary.
That "worthwhile" sign is wonderful. We should all have one.
ReplyDeleteMy book club and I loved "Bel Canto." In fact, we just plain love Ann Patchett. Have you read her "Anatomy of a Face"? It is about her best friend, a brilliant poet and writer who was born with a facial deformity.
Julie
Oops, sorry, I misspoke. The friend had cancer of the jaw at a young age.
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Beautiful signs -- I love the S&W Cafeteria. It looks like a great old building! Enjoy your book, and thanks again for your warm welcome to the blogging world!
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Mary
I love all of those signs. Great photos!
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Rosemary
The best part about jury duty is the hours of time you can fill reading. I always took lots to read to fill the time. Explored the downtown area at lunchtime as well.
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