The Tower
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Category Archives: Urban
19-MAR
Dystopia
But old Dim, as soon as he’d slooshied this dollop of song like a lomtick of redhot meat plonked on your plate, let off one of his vulgarities which in this case was a lip-trump followed by a dog-howl followed by two fingers pronging twice at the air followed by a clowny guffaw.
Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
28-EXCH
Santa Cruz
“Want some money?”
“Sure!”
“Here’s some; can I take your picture?”
“Sure.”
“Smile!”
17-ZAMP
Hot Hinges
While out bicycle riding today (in record heat, by the way) this vehicle stood out as an exceptional example of detailed design.
12-HOTO
Ecosystem
This view is facing north. The downtown skyscraper rooftops of the city of San Francisco can be slightly seen in the top center behind the distant ridge. Click on the image and look closely.
30-HOEN
Hohokam
Do you recognize this pretty city? Hint: It’s an almost 12 hour drive east-southeast from Cupertino.
Associated with the Sun; strength in adversity, and the triumph of life over destruction.
05-TOWN
San Pedro Square
Here they sat at a social breakfast table–all of the same calling, all of kindred tastes–looking round as sheepishly at each other as though they had never been out of sight of some sheepfold among the Green Mountains.
Chapter 5: Breakfast – Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Coffee drinking in the morning is what makes getting up in the morning such a pleasure, makes life worth living. And coffee gets one moving, and you know: moving is good for you.
12-MUSE
Viewpoint
Downtown in the last century was characterized as an industry hub. Since the pandemic, remote work has isolated people.
New lure for cities are the central social districts. Restaurants, coffee shops, and coworking spaces add robust connectivity to a city’s economy.
