The historic and outdated YMCA Building will make way for a more functional (and probably bland) replacement.
Tag: Houston TX
Friday Photo Play Day: 2nd and 3rd Wards
In the Nature magazine article (BBC News link), British researchers used cellphones to track individuals’ routes and found that people mostly visit the same few places time and time again. Knowing this, I try to see parts of the city that I wouldn’t on my typical routines. Last week, I took advantage of a napping toddler in the back seat to venture around town. The following pictures were taken in the Second Ward neighborhood around the Houston Shipping Channel and the Third Ward. These are areas that I look to explore more in the future. All pix have location maps on their Flickr pages.
Wednesday Night Photo Post: Pretty. High.
Houstonian NarrowLarry posted some Flickr pix of the latest Orange Show Center for Visionary Art tour Getting High in Houston. Once again making me wish I could go on one of these trips. Too pricey. *sigh*
Friday Night Photo Post: Two Buildings, Near and Far
The sky was a crazy yellow the night that the skate park picture was taken.
Here and There: Vacation Recap
Despite the large amount of time spent on the internet, I’ve yet to write a post-vacation follow-up since returning. So, here is a brief, bulletpoint list of the highlights, with websites and Flickr pictures.
- If you’re driving the 10 west of San Antonio, make a point of hitting the Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe in Boerne. The drive off the highway and into the cute little town was rewarded with some great Piggies, their superior version of a Texas kolatche. Random find.
- El Paso – The House of Sugar. Gorgeous, meticulously maintained.
- Las Vegas – Visibly affected by the economic depression. It’s been taking a toll on both people and neighborhoods. Never did get a chance to take pictures inside Vegas Masonic Lodge #32, as I could have during a visit to their morning coffee club, open to the public. Also sad that time didn’t allow for visits to either the Neon Graveyard or the Erotic Heritage Museum (nsfw). Happy to visit Johnstons Stables. Wished that someone answered the phone while I was taking shots outside, had hoped to get inside the expansive and intriguing grounds. Very happy to go to Frankie’s Tiki Room. Leaving Vegas, had great subs (A “Bobbie” & “Slaw Be Jo”) at the Boulder City Capriotti’s.
- Tinkertown, NM! A great off-the-beaten-track attraction. 3$ bucks well spent!
- Visited Santa Fe, MN. Had inexpensive, good food at Harry’s Road House and a great night at the El Ray Inn. The historic motor lodge was the hotel highlight of the trip. Would stay there again and recommend it to road-weary travelers. All found in the AAA guidebook.
- Stayed in Holbrook, NM, a Route 66 town. Gave me a desire to do a trip along the Mother Road.
That was a lot of driving and I’m happy we are happily back in Houston (except for an upcoming short side-trip to Kentucky, 2,000 mile round trip). I’ll have to get myself reaquanited with all the things I wanted to do in town. See if the Odd Fellows Museum in the Heights and the Gulf Coast Electronics Museum are open yet.
Nice to be back in town.
Wednesday Night Photo Post: Art Out and About
Wednesday Night Photo Post: Night Light
Wednesday Night Photo Post: Rice U.
Wednesday Night Photo Post: Ghostland Observatory
Art Car Parade 2009 Pictures: Loads of Pix
Houston gets my love in large part due to the annual Art Car Parade. Photo websites Flickr, Photobucket and Picassa all get flooded with great pictures of the event. My shots weren’t great, but lots of locals took some great ones. Below are some of my favorites. B.S. Houston Art Blog posted some great panoramic shots of the parade by local photographer Chuy Benitez.
Lastly, I got to say I agree with NeoHouston,”…the show was great, but if they were going to change one thing, I’d have the parade somewhere between late March and mid April — or have it earlier / later in the day if it’s going to be held in May…” The heat drained me of my enthusiasm for the parade. Make it just a bit earier in the year and I think loads of people would be thankful.
Now, on with the show.
Neon Poisoning 