Bright Outlook

Accidental Holiday Color Scheme

Saw this seasonal paint job on the island at Lee Circle on Monument Avenue and thought it would be perfect for this weekend.

Accidental Abstraction

Saw these gorgeous impromptu abstract paintings on the sides of buildings being primed for repairs on Harrison Street.

Anticipation

It's almost that time.

Booked

This is from my archive. It is the window of Carytown' late judaica store Zohar, just before the space became Chop Suey Books.

Garnett's Chairs

I drive or walk past this sweet, happy family of chairs outside Garnett's Cafe every day. It's one of those little things that fill me with joy.

A Bicycle Finds Cozy Camouflage on Park Avenue

An Enigmatic Mural at the National

A mural from the turn of the 20th century, discovered at the National Theatre. To me, the most beautiful and mysterious quality is the juxtaposition of sadness and innocence.

"In My Solitude"

A quiet vignette behind the Virginia Center for Architecture.

My Favorite Pay Phone in Richmond - Or, Perhaps, in the World

One of these days I am going to call Don from this fabulous relic, for no reason at all.

Yellow Flowers by the House of Love

When love is the cornerstone, life breaks into bloom.