Checkers, anyone?

I love this checkerboard sidewalk that is painted to match the buildings! This fun walkway is across from the Temple of Music & Art on Scott.

Meet Rudolph's Cousin ~ Maynard

If I had told you that you could buy a toy gun shaped like a moose that ejected orange foam balls from its nose, would you have believed me? Well here it is - and he's dressed in a camoflage shirt. Moose Popper.
www.sportsmanswarehouse.com

Astonishing realism ~ wild kingdom

I have seen many displays of stuffed animals but never have I seen a tableau like this one. Just as you enter the store and look up you see - leaping out of a wall and seemingly suspended in midair - a mountain lion clawing a deer.

www.sportsmanswarehouse.com

Dances with Wolves; Sleeps with Elk ~

Is it just me or does this elk look like he's eyeing the plaid flannel sleeping bag? Sure would beat sleeping on the cold ground and probably pretty good camoflage, too. No hunter would think to look there....
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/

Hike without leaving the store ~

What a concept! You can try out a new pair of hiking boots on an in-store rocky ramp to make sure you'll be happy with the grip when you're out there in the real world. From the sign it looks like this area also serves as a kids play area while mom & dad are shopping in this mega sports store. (:
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/

Architectural eyecatcher -

I wonder if this Chase branch on Broadway & Country Club was actually designed as a bank. Shown here is the southern wing of the building - so interesting with its pierced design and its interior garden space. I love that the palm trees peep out of the top! Anyone know the history of this curvy white building?

You can make a difference ~

When I was growing up I remember that Christmas shopping kicked in the day after Thanksgiving. Six weeks seemed like plenty of time to get it all done. No more! I saw Christmas decorations on display in August - yikes!

So, at the risk of being labeled a Scrooge, I'm going to recommend following the advice on this great license plate and hope that we can all give back ~ even if it's just a little.