Monday, May 25, 2026

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Cluster of Silos

Down one of the side streets in Cisco there's a cluster of silos.  It's hard for me to tell if the structures are abandoned or used, but it's easy to see that once upon a time they were active and a vital part of the community.

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Broken Window

One of the large buildings in Cisco, TX is abandoned.  Many of the windows are broken.  This one is on the ground level and has blue tape covering the broken pane so no one gets cut if they touch it.  The building is about 5 stories high and it's a wonder that it's been abandoned since I arrived in TX seven years ago.  It's just going to wrack & ruin, which is very sad.

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Coca-Cola sign

This beautiful red and white wall art is on one of the buildings in an alleyway in Cisco, TX.
It says "Relieves Fatigue" at the bottom, with a 5 cent price.
I don't remember it being 5 cents, but I do remember it being 15 cents.  I drink Pepsi.

133/365
Boarded Windows

Walking around Cisco, TX, I saw the building down a side street.  It was abandoned and it had these boards on the windows and doors that I thought were interesting.

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Rain in the Parking Lot

It seems like we're getting more rain here in Texas this year that in the previous years.  I'm so, so, so happy about it.  It was raining petting hard the other day, so I decided to grab a pic.  Not too exciting, but I'm happy about the rain.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

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Baby Quilt

When I only had 3 grand babies and a lot of time on my hands, I decided I'd make each of them a single-bed-sized quilt when they turned 2.  Well, I have 7 little ones right now, but there are only 3 under 2 years.  One of them has a birthday at the end of May, so I got busy and made this quilt for him.  
(There are 2 more who will turn 2 and a great grand baby who will be 2 a year from July.)

I mailed it to him (he's in Alaska) the other day so it should arrive on time.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

130/365
Hitting the Ball

At the softball game.  Getting ready to hit the ball.

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Penning the Cows

Saturday, May 09, 2026

128/365
Windows with Green Awnings

At the far end of Abilene, there's a building with windows and green awnings.  The building might be used as an event space, but I've never seen anyone go in or out of it.  
The building looks like it's being taken care of.

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Another Abandoned Structure

At the end of Abilene there's another abandoned building.  It looks like there might be some restoration going on, but not sure.

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Vacant Building on South Side

This corner building is vacant and has been for a number of years.  The wood is painted blue but the windows and doors are boarded up with no access to the inside.
Wonder what the building was originally?

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Electric boxes on Pole

There's a vacant lot on a corner in downtown Abilene that is empty except for these electric boxes.
I don't now what they do or what they power, but this empty lot has been like this since I've been here 
for the past 7 years.   

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Green Eggs and Ham

Abilene contains a park that specializes in Dr Seuss stories, and this one is Green Eggs and Ham.

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Trash Can in Town Park

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Teams Being Introduced 

Before the events began, the teams were called into the area and introduced.  

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Lining up for Portrait

Before the events began, each team had their photo taken.  

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Another Bronc Rider

The rodeo was great.  This rodeo features events that actually take place on a ranch.

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Western Heritage Rodeo

Last night I went to the rodeo.  A lot of teams, a lot of great riding.

Thursday, May 07, 2026

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Military Silhouettes

These military silhouettes are on the window of the military museum in downtown Abilene, TX.

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Chapel Entrance

This is the chapel entrance of the Baptist Church in downtown Abilene, TX.

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Screen Door

A pretty screen door seen on a house in downtown Abilene, TX.

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

115/365
Abandoned Red Brick building

This building is located in an abandoned town in central Texas.  

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

114/365
Dad and Daughter

I attended a birthday party to take photos of my friend's dad for his 97th birthday party.  
It was a fun experience.