Alligator gar are a fresh water fish, mostly found in Southern US States. These are small for the species. Documents have shown these fish can grow up to 10 ft. (3 m) in length. Overfishing and habitat destruction has impacted the population, which are declining in numbers. They are known as “primitive fish” as they retain characteristics of their ancestors from 100 million years ago. These are for sale at the fish market at the Wharf in Washington, DC. Click on the image for a larger view.
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Crab for Sale
Crab being sold at the fish market at the Wharf in Washington, DC. The market is open at night and draws quite a crowd. Click on the image for a larger view.
National Portrait Gallery
I was in Washington DC on business. It is a strange town. One of the mysteries is all of the museums close at 5:30, all of them except the National Portrait Gallery.
This gallery is one of the most interesting museums I have ever visited. The covered courtyard is beautiful—the “pools” in the image are sheets of water flowing over the granite floor, barely deep enough to wet the bottom of your shoes. An orchid exhibition was on display in the raised marble beds in the courtyard while I was there. Entrance is free and stays open to 7 pm. Click on the image for a larger view.
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square is right in front of the White House in Washington, D.C. It is often the scene of political protest, large and small. Click on the image for a larger view.
Poetry, $2
Poet, author, ordained minister, and street preacher Charles Cousins selling poetry on the streets of Washington, D.C. I bought one of published works for Naomi while heading to an appointment. His work can be found on his web site nopoetrynopeace.com. Click on the image for a larger view.
Geometry
Thinking of Mondrian… Click on the image for a larger view.
Math
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Car Wash
In Maine, we would wash our car at home. Living in the city makes that a bit difficult and so we went to a car wash for the first time in a long time. Well, it was quite a show! I expected the brushes and soap, but not the colors. Click on the image for a larger view.
TWA Moonliner IV
The TWA Moonliner IV on the restored TWA Headquarters building in Kansas City, Missouri. The original 76 ft. Moonliner was part of Walt Disney’s 1955 Tomorrowland exhibit. Howard Hughes placed a smaller 22 ft. model on the TWA Headquarters in Kansas City. Both Moonliners were eventually sold, the first model ending in a boneyard and the second being found, restored, and exhibited at National Airline History Museum in Kansas City. The current Moonliner on the restored TWA Headquarters building is a replica of number two. (In 1998, a model III was made for Tomorrowland and stands next to Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port.) Click on the image for a larger view.
Life in a Box
Life in Kansas City is very different from the one in Maine. We live hundreds of feet above the ground. In some ways our landscape is static and removed, filled with immovable buildings and shielded by glass. Yet, the sun and weather constantly modifying that. Like a nest, our habitat is at once within and outside this city. Click on the image for a larger view.
