What I saw recently

Some pics from around town over the last little while . . .

 Touching up near Third and Walnut

 Photo session down by the river

Artists at work this afternoon . . .

Police at work this afternoon . . .

 Officer Bell conducts an interview near Fourth and Union.

 What's West Hempfield doing there?

 All in a row

 Officer Keyser asks questions.

Meanwhile . . .

To throw or not to throw . . . ?

Well, that answers that.

So that's how you slide a kid under a fence.

Old Columbia warehouse becomes new arts center

http://m.lancasteronline.com/business/local_business/old-columbia-warehouse-becomes-new-arts-center/article_d4e3788a-b5f8-11e4-8617-1b58dfab1ce8.html?mode=jqm_gal

My thoughtful neighbors . . .

21 Most Successful Black Entrepreneurs Throughout History

Stephen Smith grew up as an indentured servant in Pennsylvania. From a young age, he was assigned to work in the lumberyards by Thomas Boude, whose wealth stemmed from his extensive lumber business. After buying his freedom for $50 at the age of 21, he continued to work in the lumberyards until establishing his own lumber business in 1822, as well as dealing coal. By the 1850s, Smith was grossing $100,000 in annual sales. By 1857, Smith was worth $500,000 (approximately $13.5 million today). On top of being a businessman, Smith was a minister and served as chairman of the black abolitionist organization in Columbia, PA.

http://tech.co/21-successful-black-entrepreneurs-throughout-history-2015-02

Your Friday morning weather report

Note the temperature.

What I Saw February 19, 2015

 Flurries were flying as school let out today.  Good thing that humongous snow plow was at the ready.

 Whovian

Keepin' it together

What I Saw February 18, 2015

 Tundra swans . . .

They should probably turn around and head southward due to the brutally low temperatures (for this area) and nuisance snows here lately.

On the other hand, dozens of robins congregated at Laurel Hill Cemetery this afternoon.

Can spring be far behind?

This is just a small sampling of approximately 100 robins there today.