Window Decay

This window is on the Linen Building near BoDo. The property has been purchased and will be remodeled soon.

Where Old Farm Equipment Goes to Retire

Yard decor in salute of the "old days."

Spacebar Arcade

Centipede, Pac-Man, Tron, Donkey Kong and pinball can all be found in this basement bar, one block from the Capitol. Most games are 25 cents.

Fancy Outdoor Chandelier

The lighting over the outdoor seating at Alavita, Downtown Boise.

Anime Oasis Fever 2013

A convention devoted to Japanese anime, and many related cartoon characters here in the U.S., has been underway at The Grove Hotel since Friday. It concludes today with a Pokemon tea, and a "British Accent Only" tea party. I attended the vampire tea party Saturday night. We talked about vampire history and literature while drinking Earl Grey and snacking on fruits and pastries.

Flame Thrower

Street performer in The Grove last night. Crazy fun in Boise. There was a mustache festival at this location earlier. Then we went to the Anime Oasis Fever convention in the Grove Hotel, and walked out to find this free show.

Star

Peace to you this Memorial Day weekend.

Downtown Couch Band

Bringing joy to the Grove last night. They sounded good.

It's that easy?

Just a phone call away....

Haunted House?

Could be....read about this historic structure at http://www.preservationidaho.org/sites/default/files/images/tours-events/self-guided-tours/central-addition/Central-Addition-Boise.pdf

Che Guevara

Che Guevara [I think that's who he is] has been staring us down on Myrtle Street for years.

Waiting for the Show

Regular down-towners are familiar with this drum set-up.

Barn Charm on Fairview

This relic is tucked away on Fairview Avenue - one of the busiest roads in Boise.

Unofficial Utility Box Art

I've featured the Street Art utility box pieces several times...this is "unofficial."

Boise Bike Week

A salute to cycling in the City of Trees.

Not a Relaxation Zone

I don't know the story, but this looks so dangerous to me.

Utility Mosaic

One of the utility box "street art" series in Boise.

Dog Warning

I met the dogs behind this door. It's true.

Cheers to Mothers

Boise Depot

One of the most photographed spots in Boise. This view is from the 8th floor of the BoDo Parking Garage.

Guessing Fun at the JUMP Site

The JUMP construction project in Downtown Boise has a lot of folks wondering. There's a huge, concrete cylindrical structure that my kiddo thinks might be a giant carousel. Then we saw this from the BoDo Garage. It's a hit with local ducks.

What's the Story?

This character has been parking himself along busy streets in Downtown Boise for the past week. I parked and went back to ask him some questions, but he was gone.

The "Eye" Utility Box

One of the dozens of public art wraps on boxes throughout the city. Most are downtown.

Downtown Decay

The east side of the Idaho Linen Supply building.

Yarn Graffiti

Public art layered on top of public art. The piece underneath is called, "Portal."

Star Wars Party

At the Spacebar Arcade last night. So many great costumes for Star Wars Day.

Yard Warriors

Definitely a great weekend for yard projects. I took a quick trip through Edwards Greenhouse this week. I find it best to give myself a short time limit because there are so many distractions.

Spring in The Grove

It won't be long before it will be warm enough for kiddos to be playing in the fountain.

New Trash Can on the Block

This is on 8th Street, Downtown Boise.

Impromptu Car Lot Offering

And check out the license plate. $3,500.