The new Camaro

I saw this new Z/28 in the parking lot of Bill Miller Bar-B-Q the other day. Nice.

Recycling Life

I gave blood today. I try to give when I can, but usually my iron count gets me out of it. This time I got in, but they had to poke me twice, and I had just had blood drawn about a week before this. By the end of this day I was feeling a bit like a pincushion but I reckon the people that end up receiving it don't mind a bit, and I didn't mind (too much) either.

Rhine Cones

They've been selling these right outside our local H.E.B. I've only tried two flavors: cherry and a coconut I think. I much preferred the cherry and only ordered the coconut because my sister wanted it. Before they were here this spot was used to sell Kettle corn. I've only bought Kettle corn twice, once for my niece and once for myself when I found I liked it, but before that I always bypassed the Kettle corn and went for the sour pickles and chinese candies. The only thing I don't much like about these places is you need cash and I hardly ever have cash on me. HEB has an ATM in it and if I remember I try to hit it before we leave so that I can get a cone or a pickle. I don't know if it's the heat or just how good these things are but there is also usually a line.

Esperanza Springs Eternal

The name of this plant translates into hope. I see them sprouting up all over San Antonio, when everything else is giving in to the heat, so I guess it does spring eternal.

Dusky Neighborhood

Driving home I spot the crescent moon up above in the sky, barely visible in this shot of a neighborhood getting ready for the fall of night.

Finger Lickin' Good

This was one of the displays at Tar-jet. I love the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. The shelves had some empty spots and were not quite in order, so I fixed that. I used to work retail back in the day, so I just can't seem to help myself from straightening up as I shop.

Still Hanging On

Even with the drought we are growing through you still see some of the colorful vegetation hanging around. As the summer progresses though I'm sure things will begin to get a little brown around the edges.

Street Art

Saw the cover of this book and it reminded me of all the street art/graffiti I see while out and about. I wish more of it were like this instead of just the "I was here" kind of scrawls I see.

Timeless Alley

Sometimes when I'm on walkabout taking pics I think about how what I am looking at could be a scene from years in the past. This one made me think that with the fire escapes and the smoke stack and really no evidence of anything too modern.

Shoes

I find myself looking down and checking out shoes quite often, and I guess I'm not the only one. Whenever I wear these shoes people always comment on them. I like them cause they are slip on and comfortable, just wish I could swap out the stripes to match every outfit and I'd wear them ever day.

Bird Watching

Spotted this black bird in the hospitals lawn. I want to say it's a crow, but I really have no idea. I just know it's not a pigeon.

Spot the Photog

I never really used to see photographs or if I did I never much paid them any mind. Now that I am only one of many "I see photo taking people". This one was on top of the library's garage in downtown.

Light Hole

Saw this hole punched in the clouds by this ray of light on the way in to work. Sure packed a punch. :D

Parking Shack

This is one of those pay to park lots in dowtown. I always wonder how someone works all day in that little building. In the background of the picture you can see a motorcyle police escorting a funeral.

Fixer Upper

Not sure if this was an old Frost Bros building or if the wall was used for adverstising for it. Currently it is a Spectrum Fitness club. Not sure quite what the guys were up to on that roof, but I like the colors of the building.

Don't Make Me Choose Between You and My Shoes

Saw this book at Target I think. I love the boots and just the cover and the title. I've always wanted to get me a pair of boots and hat before I die. People find out I'm from Texas and they always ask if I have a horse and/or an accent. I always answer no to both. These boots remind me of those fancy boots that Fiesta royalty wear on the floats, and recently I saw that Sandra Cisneros owns a pair too.

Two Hats

Saw these two gentlemen as I was walking to find something to eat. I don't think they were together, but I liked the two hats next to each other. The other man in front of them had a cap, not a hat, but I also liked the triangle that is formed by them.

SAFD Training Donation

I was wondering what these train cars were doing at the San Antonio Fire Academy. Heard on the news later that it was a donation to the San Antonio Fire Department by Union Pacific. I think I saw two cars.

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Saw this while on a walk about in downtown. Wicked played at the Majestic Theater. I haven't seen this, but I wouldn't mind reading the book.

Guillermo's New Location

Went to the new location of Guillermo's, before it used to be at the old YMCA in downtown.Didn't really know what to order, but an order passed me by--a hamburger and it looked so good that I ordered it. I would recommend the burger for anyone. I really like the bread they use, I would eat that just by itself. Myself and one of the girls I was with wondered what the deal was with the Native American art. If anyone knows let me know.