a reminder…
‘nuf said…
TT
Filed under musings, photography, random, random fun | Comment (0)Rain at last…
Oh, glorious precipitation! I am tempted to go out and do a little dance in the puddles.
I never thought I’d be so thankful for a dreary rainy day. But it has been so dry for so long here in Virginia, rain is what we’ve been praying for. I was beginning to wonder if my beautiful east coast home was turning into a dustbowl. My poor yard is parched, making the chore of mowing the few straggling weeds that persist a dust storm. Everyone I know has been suffering with horrible allergies to include my poor cats. (Have you ever heard a cat sneeze? Poor little furballs.)
We’ve been on water rationing for weeks now. Perhaps this will last and we’ll see our reservoirs fill up again. Rain is a good, good thing.
TT
Filed under Virginia, musings, photography | Comment (0)Cultural Renaissance
The city of Petersburg, Virginia has long been in something of a cultural slump. Once a renowned commercial center for transporting and processing cotton, tobacco and metal, produced and shipped from the region, the city boasted a thriving ironworks industry whose remnants can be seen in the antebellum architecture that remains. I can think of several examples of incredible architecture just in the space of a few square blocks that inspire me. Of these, a highlight would have to be the Petersburg Courthouse, a gem in the skyline of Petersburg and a magnificent specimen of Classical Revival of from what I understand, is the or one of the oldest operational courthouses in the country. Also, of my favorites, is Battersea, a colonial era Palladian mansion and Blandford Church and Cemetery (where many a Traylor lies in eternal rest) that boasts an impressive collection of Tiffany stained glass windows.
I tend to head down to the city when I am looking for some external inspiration. The Olde Towne District is one of my favorite haunts. It’s the city’s hub of the arts renaissance. TT and I can often be found gallery hopping on Second Friday for the Arts. We frequently visit the Petersburg Regional Art Center (PRAC). It’s a fantastic date night with loads of great restaurants and things to do. I’ll post links to a few of our fave eateries next time.
TT
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