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Came upon this forlorn tableau at an antique sale. A filthy cloth doll lying in a miniature baby carriage. I politely asked the proprietor for permission to shoot some photos (they are always gratified when I ask; they tell me most people rudely just shoot without permission and walk away without making a purchase). In this case the woman enthusiastically reached into the buggy to extract the doll. Her intent was to bring it out and arrange it for the photo. My reaction was that of a detective at a crime scene when a bystander reaches down to pickup a gun. "No, please leave the doll exactly where it was" I told her. The larger part of my initial attraction was the context of the discovery. Having that disturbed would have effectively broken the 'spell' cast by this visual. In this case it had something to do with the lining of the buggy. It put me in mind of the lining of an old casket. And in many ways this supported the sense that this doll was an anachronism. There's just something about castoff toys in general, and dolls in particular. The original owner of this doll is no doubt long dead of old age. So here I am caught up in a dead woman's doll, a doll that in a way outlived her. And I'm at a point in my own life where thoughts like this no longer feel weird, and in fact are cause for celebration. I am just fascinated by the deterioration of objects that were intended to create joy and happiness. Yet here I'm not even sure about the level of joy. A cloth doll, not even worthy of a moulded head. The facial features artistically rendered, yet not what I would call an expression of happiness, even when it was new. It seems as if it was created not for a child, but for a weird guy with a camera to discover a generation later. A questionable legacy for us both.

Pathways by Jim

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The interior of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights has walkways that gradually take you through the various exhibits and to the higher levels of the building.

All the walkways are lined with alabaster which was chosen for its beautiful qualities when backlit.

The Way Home, Pt. 9 by Josh Minton

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Pathway by Imtiaz Thesun

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far away.

Pathway by Darlene Bushue

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The past empowers the present, and the sweeping footsteps leading to this present mark the pathways to the future. ~ Mary Catherine Bateson

Here's hoping that whatever pathway you choose to take in the coming year leads to good health, happiness, and lots of new adventures :-)

Have a great Thursday....and as always, thanks for all your visits....I promise I will catch up with everyone soon!!!!

Pathway to Obesrvatory by Ashok Boghani