Doing my morning routine, I realized I forgot to buy toothpaste at the grocery store the last time I went. It seems lately, I am always forgetting one item or another. I emptied the tube, and afterward decided to go get some via a stop-over at a small Lakeview park for a short walk in the fresh air. Walking done, I ended up going into the Dollar Store instead of heading for the grocery store, to also get a Valentine scarf for the dining room table to decorate for Valentine's Day in a week or two. And since it was a federal holiday, the newly constructed bank on the corner of the park grounds is being landscaped, and no workers, so I walked the rest of the block after walking around the lake's perimeter, and checked it out. Texans are very proud of their state, and this building reminded me of historical Texas. The cannons especially. Why the cannons? Read here: Come and Take It Santa Ana's army and the Texas Revolution..._ _ _
The Park:
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The New Bank
The Spirit of Texas Bank
Beautiful photos. The new bank looks like a miniature White House. I hope you post your Valentine table when it is done! Are there Valentine witches? Maybe not, but I have seen Valentine gnomes for sure!
ReplyDeleteIt's simple around here for Valentine's day decorations. But I will share what I put out.
DeleteWow, that bank is pretty impressive looking.
ReplyDeleteIt is...something I've not seen here before. So different.
DeleteHello, Anni
ReplyDeleteLove your birds sightings, the Whistling Duck is always a favorite. The bank is an impressive looking building. Take care, enjoy your day!
I like the BBW ducks too. Even their call while flying overhead.
DeleteHello Anni, I agree! It's a stately looking building. You took some lovely pics of the birds in the park.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Delete... that's why I always make a list of groceries ... not to forget! LOL
ReplyDeleteThe birds are always beautiful ... the bank doesn't impress me ... it always asks for interest!
Ya, they do tend to rob you with interest. But, it's a safe place for savings accounts & safety deposit boxes. (You KNOW by now, I love photographing birds)
DeleteI always take a list and then I still forget things somehow lol. That bank looks like the white house!
ReplyDeleteI used to do a post-it list on my phone. I don't know why I stopped.
DeleteWhat a fabulous bank! Love your photos!
ReplyDeleteThanks Molly!
DeleteYou take the best pictures of birds and other winged things. I also enjoyed seeing the Texas cannons. :-)
ReplyDeleteCannons on even on historical Texas flags!
DeleteLove that goose with its neck stretched out!
ReplyDeleteI was chased by one while walking the perimeter...that time of year.
DeleteTruly, the pictures that struck me most are the flags flying high in the winds and the three-cannon lineup. Building of bank photos are nice but not inspiring for me.
ReplyDeleteOnly two cannons. And I couldn't get all the flags in one photo (I believe there were 5 or 6). I really like the style of the bank...very "Texan".
DeleteShould have said three cannon wheels or two cannons. Anyway it is a nice perspective!
DeleteNo worries.
DeleteOh what a beautiful bank building!! Gorgeous!! I heard the National Rifle Association is moving to Texas. I'm guessing their building will be just as grand, bankruptcy or not. :) ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteI did not know about N RA moving to Texas.
DeleteI agree that the bank does look like a little? white house. Loved the rusty duck.
ReplyDeleteI think it's so different & attractive compared to "modern" architecture.
DeleteYes, we do love all things ‘TEXAS!’
ReplyDelete...and for good reason!
DeleteThat's the most amazing bank I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteI love the flags, cannons and the name.
Proud Texans for sure.
Thanks for taking us on your jaunt to get toothpaste.
Sue
...I remembered. hehehe
DeleteWow that is some bank!! Impressive.
ReplyDelete...and I DID get toothpaste. lol
DeleteThat is a beautiful new bank! Looks more like a city hall, especially with the canons outside!
ReplyDeleteTexas is "big" on cannons
DeleteYou got some great pictures.now, my inquiring mind is wondering if after all that you remembered the toothpaste? I just know that it would be like me to get distracted and forget the one item I went for.
ReplyDeleteBeen there, done that! lol (but, I did remember ... this time)
DeleteMost morning when heading out to work, I will forget something. Now I'm thinking it all part of routine.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
I have to remember that...it's routine!
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