corner view: seasonal

Seasonal cheer from my town:

Seasonal flora:

I don't think my poor, patient dog loves this season:

Seasonal lights:

From my house to yours, Merry Christmas! For more looks at "seasonal" around the world, check out Francesca's Fuoriborgo and follow the links in the comments section.

sending a letter to the Apostles

Have you ever wanted to send mail to one of the disciples? (Me, neither, but you never know when you might need their address.)  On a quiet Sunday morning, I found their mailboxes.

No, not this one:

Nor these:

These:

I bet the letters to John are really freaky.

Guess the song title

#1

#1: "Take Me to the River"

#2

#2: "Old Man River"

#3

#3 "Sunrise, Sunset"

#4

#4 "Moonshadow"

Missouri is a weird state

Shovels grow on trees:

Dogs run on rooftops:

And Santa rides on bulls:

Make-your-own signs

Here at the Lake of the Ozarks there's a long tradition of making your own signs and naming your own streets.

Probably, a very accurate name:

A veritable school of addresses:

The family name is Rudolph, but I still don't understand this street name (and why such an elaborate sign):

Worst name ever for a B&B:

Oh, duck!

Ah, nuts!

Guess who I saw in a Lawrence alley

There's no graffiti like Lawrence graffiti.  I don't think this is Jerry Lewis. Does anyone know who he is?