July 13, 2019
VFW Hall.
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Now Here's Something You Don't See Every Day
July 13, 2019
Dr. Health E. Hound in front of the clinic.
Bear Stew on the Float
July 13, 2019
When it comes down to it, McCleary is really a weird town without knowing how incredibly weird it really is. This lack of self-awareness about their own weirdness is what makes McCleary genuinely weird rather than the pretentious self-conscious or rehearsed weird of other places. The day we see coffee cups or shirts proclaiming "Keep McCleary Weird" will be the day McCleary has become gentrified and no longer weird. And I am afraid that day will come sooner than we think.
Bear Festival Float Preparation
July 13, 2019
The parade floats for McCleary and Shelton prepare for the Bear Festival shindig in the shadow of the Simpson door plant.
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Kucinich
Rep. Dennis Kucinich ran for US President in 2004 and 2008. Never say die. I have come to regard this bumper sticker as one of the icons of the town. I mean, we're the place where a huge photo of Gov. Rosellini hung in City Hall for three decades after he left office.
Tree Gallery
July 2, 2019
A charming lineup of trees on canvas drawn by children adorn the locomotive display at the park.
Friday, June 14, 2019
Thank you! 1910-2019
Thank you! 1910-2019
Although the local Methodists might have organized in 1910, the building itself was constructed much later. But the McCleary congregation is no more. Lots of conflicting reports on what is going to happen to this facility
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Playful metalwork
Don't know the name of the artist but I understand local talent created this outstanding metal coat-hanging hook thing for kids at the library. Nice work!
Friday, May 31, 2019
Friday, May 24, 2019
The third tree
In the new Lindsey Baum memorial area, a sour gum tree has been planted. The old site went through two trees so hopefully this time the plant will have a chance to grow and thrive. The newly installed playground equipment can be seen in the background.
Next month will mark a decade since Lindsey was taken. That is ten years that her killer (or killers) have evaded justice for this crime. If you are carrying around information about this case that can make a difference please contact the Grays Harbor County Sheriff at (360) 249-3711.
Now what?
So as the Lindsey Baum memorial is moved, what is happening with the old site?
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Facelift
The old Mark Reed Hospital continues to get a facelift for whatever the heck it is that will be moving in.
Another giant falls
May 22, 2019
Another one of the Summit Road trees along the park has been taken down as part of a plan to improve the playground area. From reading the City Council minutes it appears a new memorial will be placed for Lindsey Baum.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
Do Not Open Door
You might think this freezer door is broken but in reality I suspect it is Gordon's Grocery's way of warning you to be healthy and resist temptation by not filling up on suger-laden calories.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Stop means STOP
A huge new STOP sign to replace the one that got clobbered and remains on the ground, intersection of Maple and Third.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Road Closed Local Traffic Only
Today I saw a large semi truck turn around rather than negotiate the detour.
Third Street looking south
I have read the plans and seen the maps but I must admit I still cannot visualize what the final result will look like. Third and Oak.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
The Metal Sasquatch of Main Street
One of the most awesome and wonderful works of yard art in the whole town.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Two good friends in the winter
I hope I am not being too naive in thinking I can finally put away for the season these two good friends who served well in the winter snow.
Squirrels or crows
Setting up the last of the fallen walnuts for the squirrels or crows.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Isn't it over yet?
A very mild January has now been followed by a solid month of snow. starting Feb. 8, 2019.
The rare rubber cobra of McCleary
This rare rubber cobra was spotted in the clinic parking lot.
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Blew the door off?
I noticed that when I visited the Post Office yesterday the front door was rapidly being whipped open and closed by the extremely high winds. So it was no surprise there was no door to be found today. Man, that was one very cold mailbox area this morning.
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Double Yolk
They say the odds of finding a double yolk are around one in a thousand. This morning was my one in a thousand odds from a carton I bought at Gordon's. Hey, 13 eggs for the price of a dozen!
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