Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Walking, walking

Day three of morning walking, each day getting warmer, more humid. Neighborhood observations:

The chain link fence is going up around the Patrick Henry track - an attempt to keep bicycles and strollers off the expensive new surface of the track.

The crosswalk lights at Grandin and Brandon seem to be working. The sidewalk leading up Brandon to the intersection from Towers is a genuine and complete mess.

Yesterday, walked through the cemetary; today, the Murray Run Greenway - cooler beneath the trees.

Something is going on at Raleigh Court Elementary School. New air conditioners appear to be installed, new playground equipment too.

The new steeple at St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church is up and appears to be complete - it houses a cell phone tower.

Topics of conversation today:
  • why does horror/terror in literature, drama, film attract people?
  • Following Sebald - why little literature from the post-WWII German perspective on the war and impact on German society, culture, life?
  • The ease with which people justify working for the military.
  • The marked difference in temperature between walking in the sun and walking in the forest.
Now, back at it!


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