Idaho Treats

The Idaho Spud bar is already famous, but have you tried Huckleberry Gems? Recommended!

Mostly Mundane: The Main Post Office

The line of cars would stretch for nearly a mile at this location years ago on Tax Day. It used to be the only place you could drop off your returns and get them postmarked on time. Not many people snail mail their returns anymore. If they do need last-minute services, those are offered at the sorting facility/warehouse on Cole Rd. By the way, Tax Day is April 17th this year. 96 days away.

Keepsies in its New Home

This scene of children playing marbles lived for decades in The Grove. It was moved when the Plaza was remodeled. So many kiddos tried to pick those marbles up over the years. “Keepsies,” by Anne Larose, 1985. You can see it at the Boise Senior Center.

Alpenglow at Sunset

Cobwebs and Secrets

Abandoned in an alley. Filled with ghosts. I'm sure.

Winter May Be Here Already

Super frost last night. The trees that still had leaves...don't anymore. It feels like winter has arrived.

Well, OK!

At a consignment furniture store in Downtown Boise.

Winter is Coming

We have snow in view before the autumn view is finished.

Tree Kaleidoscope

Today was likely the last brightly-colored autumn day in Boise. Big storms are headed our way tomorrow!

Peace Along the River

Changing Seasons Mural

On the west side of the Downtown Boise Co-op. 

Busker

This guy made many people smile.

Squash Bugs!

Alert. I found about a dozen squash bugs, Anasa tristis, in my pumpkin and zucchini plants. This perennial pest lays eggs on the undersides of leaves, and the babies suck the life out of pumpkins and squash. They'll even send their babies to attack cucumbers. Best way to control? Pick them off and drown them. Scrape eggs from undersides of leaves. Pray! 

Freak Alley Anonymous

Street art with political themes in Downtown Boise.

Art Deco Doors at the Hoff Building

This building is filled with Art Deco details inside and out. The Hoff Building. The Top of the Hoff used to be one of the ritziest places for dinner, drinks and dancing.

Statehouse Stormy Skies

Idaho Statehouse west entrance.

Saddle Up at the Bar

Bar seating at Indian Creek Steakhouse in Caldwell.

Arcade Building

Historic building on State Street. *Not an arcade

Cabana Inn

It's been a few years since I posted a photo of this iconic sign in the West End. 

Winter-Spring Shopping

That awkward time of year when winter coats and swimsuits are side-by-side in the store. Seen at JC Penney.