Seneca Park, Louisville

This little Scotty just loved her from the second she walked in the gate. At first she was shy and refused his advances, but he was such the gentleman and just tried and tried to make friends - finally they bonded! It was so adorable - he's just a pup too! And Happy National Puppy Day to all the pups and pups at heart out there! Pancake was a rescue and also now is my Medical Service dog who performs the function of helping me with disequilibrium from a ruptured brain aneurysm.

Barklands Dog Park at Beckley Creek Park (The Parklands), Louisville, KY

Union of South American Nations Headquarters

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Ohio River tops Nation for Industrial Pollution: www.courier-journal.com/story/tech/science/environment/20...

History

Isaac W. Bernheim established Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest in 1929. I. W. Bernheim (1848-1945) was a German immigrant who settled in Kentucky. From a humble beginning as a peddler, he became successful in the whiskey distilling business where he established the I.W. Harper brand. Grateful for his good fortune, he gave Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest to the people of Kentucky as a gift.

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Front Street Sculpture Philadelphia, Pennsylvania #LetsGuide

Courtesy Louisville Gas & Electric

I thought this was a beautiful ceiling until I realized it was a fake facade tarp.

This is Sinh (with an "H", he will adamantly tell you) - If I understood him correctly, he came here to the US roughly 8 years ago from Vietnam looking for a better life - for freedom. He works hard - he is in this shop every day, all day long, not sure how many days - at least 6, non-stop. He is a wonderful gentleman. He says many of the customers leave their shoes and purses there (many quite expensive) and never return to retrieve them (or pay for them). After a certain period of time (I think he said a year) they donate them to Goodwill - "For the People", he says. But there is a deep down sadness to his eyes. I had to ask him a couple of times to smile before I could get this one, but I got it!

Many people I speak with who come here from oppressed Countries tell me they only knew of what they saw in "Hollywood" - that one could flourish here. Many have lost their hopes and dreams and are unable to return to their home Countries, leaving family members behind. Yet so many of us here have no compassion or empathy for someone like Sinh who gave up everything they had to try to find hope for a better life - and here he is. But he seems to accept his fate and does what he feels he has to do - but he is a polite, charming individual and a joy to deal with. I hope he finds his freedom in life one day.

Sneaker throwing practice hoops. Madison Avenue, Middletown, Kentucky. Results of a major "beautification project".

Two little Cherry Tomatoes! Success!

Pancake does not like walking on steel grates. Initially I'd thought it was just a new feeling for her paws and she was unaccustomed to them. Her first experience with them was in Maryland (not far from the Baltimore Airport). Interestingly enough she easily trotted across the outdoor grates at the local BMX track. Perhaps her hesitancy is whatever substances are flowing under the grates - she has an aversion to grates which have strong petroleum-based odors.

This pole was previously occupied by a crow. The crow did not like a sparrow who was perched across the highway and took pursuit after the sparrow, removing it from the higher pole. After being assaulted by the crow the sparrow disappeared in a flock of starlings. Today the starlings have taken over the pole.

My little Granddaughter, Daughter-in-Law & The First Lady.

I did not take this photo.