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Horse Sculpture

There's a park in Lampasas, TX that contains a large variety of sculptures, some of which are for sale.  This one was created by Carolann Haggard and is made of Marble Mosaic and Fiberglass.

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Cottage Behind Stone Wall

This cottage looks so homey and comfy behind the stone wall.  It really isn't very large, so maybe it's just a storage shed and not a living space.  

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An abandoned Cabin at the Cisco, TX zoo

The zoo in Cisco, TX that was active in the 1920s-1930s had several cabins on the property that could be rented for people to spend time in the country near the zoo exhibits.  The cabins were small, usually one or two small bedrooms, living room, bathroom and a kitchen.  The structures are still standing, but they are empty and windowless and trashed.

One can only imagine what it was like in its hey-day.

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A Boy and His Dog

This is a sculpture outside one of the art buildings in downtown Abilene.

My heart is grateful for:

the time I spent walking around downtown AGAIN looking for photo ops

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Methodist Church

Just a couple of blocks from the abandoned, neglected Main Street of Lueders, Texas, this Methodist church appears to be in good condition and is probably one of the places people worship on Sundays.

The lawn was nicely manicured and the building next door might be the manse.  

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Another Abandoned building

 

As I was driving a new route home today, I came upon this seemingly abandoned church building.  

There's a sign off to the right of the building, but it's empty so I don't even know what denomination it originally was.  

My heart is grateful for:

my first day at my new PT job today

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Cabin at Abandoned Zoo in Cisco

The abandoned zoo trail led along a series of cabins on the hill that had been available for zoo visitors.  The outside walls and most of the inner walls are still intact, giving a great visual of how beautiful these cabins must have been in their hey-day.  

My heart is grateful that:

some history is preserved, even if not in pristine condition

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Alleyway Back Door

The back door of a business in Cisco, Texas.  It appears to be a loading area.

I'm grateful that:

my dil's first pregnancy is going well

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Permit Parking Only

One of the covered garages in downtown Abilene, TX has this Permit Parking Only sign at the entrance. It's probably for the people who live in the apartment building right next to it, or for others who are willing to pay for a space.  A covered parking garage is definitely a pleasure during out brutally hot and sunny summer days.

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No Entrance

I've seen this garage door before, but never stopped to take a photo of it.  It's been like this for a very long time.  Wonder what's inside?

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Stone Amphitheater steps

Stone steps and seats at the amphitheater at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX. 

My heart is grateful for:

getting out early in the cooler part of the day to get some images

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Episcopal Church

I drove through an area of town where I've never been before and came across this beautiful church.  In spite of the 105 temps, I parked the car and took some photos of the gorgeous architecture.  And the sky/clouds were perfect.

My heart is grateful again for:

air conditioning

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Just One Word

Seen during my visit to the cemetery the other day.

My heart is grateful for:

being able to do a volunteer job today