fremont treasures

Our neighborhood has many little treasures. Here are a few, after the first one, that I photographed while out on a run.

We went to a halloween production of the musical Adams Family,
and the ladies behind us were dressed up for the night.  
Very funny show.

Here's a swing that has touched my heart, not far from where we live. It's a simple enough idea. A swing on a sidewalk. What gets me is this: the idea of giving a free gift to anyone that passes by. The idea of giving to the world. In simple ways. That speak volumes. You wouldn't believe the number of people that walk by, smile, and sit down and swing for a bit.

A neighborhood garden shop. I'd much rather put my dollars here, to the lady owners on the other side of the counter, than at Fred Meyer, or some other store where the money goes to make someone already uber rich far away even richer. It encourages local creativity. Plus I get great advise and neighborly service.

This has got to be one of my favorite places.
I took a beginning ukulele class here.

Love this place too. Some diverse classes.

picturesque canals and bridges by water-ways

The autumn leaves provide a colorful carpet on this trail.
The pink bike indicates funky mainstream attitudes.

House-boats. What a cool life.