McCleary Musings: August 2016

The door in the mirror, the portal in the portal

Jan. 7, 2012. Rainbow Park

The couch in the woods

Apr. 8, 2012. At first, from a distance, I thought this was a hunter's blind when I saw it from First St.

The Stick House of McCleary still under construction

Aug. 24, 2016.

The smokestack as seen from First St.

Aug. 24, 2016. If Simpson ever implodes that thing, it will be a gala event. There are still a few people around who helped construct that edifice.

I'm not a Freudian, but if I were I could have a field day with this. I'm not even a Freudian who is Jung at heart.

Sometimes a smokestack is just a smokestack.

A tree grows through the Simpson fence

Aug. 22, 2016. Near Ash and 7th St.

Can you spot the rabbit on Rabbit Hill?

July 28, 2016. Since this photo was taken last month the area has been bulldozed and many trees have been cut.

Framed art on 9th St.

July 24, 2016

A twist and turn in Wildcat Creek

July 15, 2016. Behind the Cemetery.

The cable that binds

July 15, 2016

Longest alley in town

Aug. 26, 2016. Looking west from Main to 10th St., between Simpson and Maple. The old "Float Barn" resided on the west end, until it was finally torn down a few years ago. On the east end we see the Union Hall on the left and the new clinic on the right.

McCleary smallpox

Aug. 26, 2016. This poor woman's face has been on display on the McCleary Post Office bulletin for at least 4 years, maybe more. Over time her nice face has been punctured numerous times by thumbtacks.

This brings to mind the disease known as "McCleary Smallpox," a disorder which is the result being stomped on by logger boots.

Just outside city limits going west

July 15, 2016. Elma-McCleary Rd.

Here come the mushrooms

Oct. 18, 2014

Root vs. asphalt

Feb. 21, 2014. Hospital Hill

Nature refuses to be covered up

Feb. 21, 2014. Hospital Hill.

Hospital Hill alders

Feb. 21, 2014

Stepping stones

Jan. 5, 2014. Rainbow Park

What happened to the rabbits?

Aug. 26, 2016. Part of Rabbit Hill is being shaved, probably for more new houses. I didn't see any rabbits up there this morning.

First Street Curve

Aug. 26, 2016. Look out for rabbits.

New bamboo

Aug. 26, 2013

Alder stand on First St.

Nov. 28, 2013

Fifth Street crisp early sun

Oct. 27, 2013

Sunset on Simpson Avenue

Aug. 25, 2016

McCleary says goodnight to one of the hottest days of the year

Aug. 25, 2016

One Way

Oct. 6, 2013

A pine branch that has joined the Choir Eternal

Aug. 28, 2013. Only in McCleary with our iron gray skies can a daylight color photo look almost black and white.

Elm Tree

June 30, 2013

In search of the lost electrical cord

July 31, 2012

Bamboo

Mar. 31, 2013

Grass gone wild

June 19, 2012

Sandbags on standby

Dec. 31, 2011. Sometimes Sam's Canal can get a little crazy, and the folks at Rainbow Park are prepared if that happens.

Rainbow Park arrangement

Dec. 31, 2011.

Two cups of Joe at Rain Country

Dec. 31, 2010

The backside of a window cherry pie

Dec. 31, 2010. Rain Country.

Old and new PO boxes

Dec. 30, 2012. The newer boxes at the end still seem new to me, but they have probably been there for quite a spell.

McCleary Post Office trash cans

Dec. 30, 2012

Rainbow Park trash lid and Simpson smokestack

Dec. 29, 2013

A Buick decorated by cats

Dec. 29, 2013

Mikes transforms into Cheemas

Dec. 29, 2012

Oak St.

Dec. 29, 2012

Shadows on First Street.

Photo taken this morning behind the McCleary Hotel.

The main intersection

Dec. 28, 2014. Looking west on Simpson Avenue. Third St. is on the left, Summit Rd. on the right.

The Dead Phone

Dec. 27, 2013. At Sam's. It has not been operational for several years, but there it sits, mocking the desperate since there is no other public phone in town.