Namaste

Art in Freak Alley that likely has an addition: namaste.

Tree Stump Decor

Nice collection of birdhouses on this old tree stump in a Boise Bench neighborhood.

Holiday Twinkle Lights

Downtown Boise is sparkly for Christmas.

Hello, from Boise!

A giant postcard on the side of City Hall.

Store Closing - Shopko

The Shopko on Fairview Ave./Eagle Rd. was one of the first big box stores in that area. Since a new development across the road, vacancies nearby are increasing.

Idaho Love

Local art for sale at a craft store. This is a popular image at markets, too.

Blue Turf Wannabe

Boise State University is known for its blue turf in the stadium. A business on Cole Road used spray paint to create their own blue turf.

Old Map Drawers

A giant case of old map drawers found at a thrift store. No maps inside, but a cool listing of so many places we love here in Idaho.

Autumn Grasses at Statehouse

View of the west side of the Idaho Statehouse.

Pinball Tournament Winners

Winners of a pinball tournament with Treasure Valley Pinball. This might be the first time my face has been in a post on this blog. I won the Ghost Busters pinball machine translite (kind of like the backglass on a pinball machine). Gerry was the best player and took first place. The tournament was at Woodland Empire. My husband and I are founders of Treasure Valley Pinball and we host tournaments monthly.

Reflection on Cityscape Changes

Five years ago today. Boiseans know that our cityscape has changed a lot in 5 years. Many more tall buildings now, but autumn glory in the City of Trees is the same.

Foliage Matches the Garage

This scene is in the West End.

Morrison Center at Night

6:30 pm and so dark. The Morrison Center is a performing arts venue on the Boise State University campus.

Vespa Alley Art

Reminder of summer.

Wishful Thinking

Sleds and other snow toys are stocked at Target. Our autumn continues to be warmer than normal and snow seems far away.

Esther Simplot Park

Our city's newest public park is beautiful. Fifty-five areas of ponds and grass and play areas and a beach.

Boise's Newest Park

Esther Simplot Park is open. More than 50 acres of ponds and grass and play areas.

Jerry's Market Closed

For the record, a photo of the closed market - just in case it will not be revived and will be removed to make room for a new project.

Whittier Elementary School

Whittier is in the West End. It opened in 1949, after a smaller version of the school in a different location burned down.

Monument Relocated

This marker used to be right beside the Boise River. It was relocated to the grounds of a nearby hotel when the pathway along the river was redone.

Autumn Contrast