Category Archives: Pedestrian Post with Pictures

Walking Back to the Blog

Posted on November 21, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

I have not posted in two weeks (I did the math: 14 days, then I looked at a calendar). It just got easier and easier NOT to post! And here is a philosophical question (whose answer will be half-baked, no doubt) suitable for a future Lame Post Friday post (if I can manage to keep posting that long): why are good habits so hard to get back to and bad habits so easy? I can go a week or two without eating chocolate (I can’t tell you the last time I actually did that, but I’m sure I can), then one little bite and I’m all, “YUM! Why did I ever stop this?”

Full disclosure: right now as I ten-finger type on my dining-room-table-top, I am a bit, “This is awesome! Why did I ever stop this?” Yet I cannot guarantee I will be here tomorrow morning at this time doing the same thing. But, as I said, these questions are for Lame Post Friday.

The current state of my blog.

As I often do at these times, I throw in a picture to pep things up. On Sunday (today is Tuesday, but the way; I mention it because my WordPress timestamp does not always jive) I took a walk with my camera, taking a few pictures, thinking to make a Pedestrian Post. These rotting pumpkins caught my eye. I thought it was a brave smile, such as I feel myself giving these days (my teeth are in about as good shape). At least this one has not started molding on the inside. I once saw a really scary one with its mouth wide open to a black interior. Alas that I had no phone or tablet with me at the time.

A nice place. I should join.

My walk continued and eventually I went past the Herkimer Elks Lodge, the site of my recent theatrical triumph (I feel I do not flatter myself as I give most of the credit to my fellow actors), Lights, Camera, Murder! Imagine my chagrin when I discovered there were several other murder mysteries with the same title. These things happen, I suppose, and I have heard you cannot copyright a title.

Why isn’t he in his cell? Is it a jail break?

Because I am still (let’s face it: almost always) in Halloween mode, I took a shot of the ghost of Chester Gillette peeking out of the 1824 Jail. I guess it is not technically a ghost, but I think it has a nicely creepy air to it.

I see I am over 400 words. That is long for one of my posts! I hope I can get back into daily blogging. I may even waste a post detailing why I was away for so long, but as I often note, explanations are tiresome. I sincerely thank you for tuning in.

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Not Wrist, Walk

Posted on October 9, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

OK, so, yesterday’s nonsense was a late Saturday blog post, and now I am trying for a late Sunday post. For anybody who is keeping track. At least I will not make it a Wrist to Forehead Sunday post. I do not have much time for swooning around in the morning.

The screen read a different temperature yesterday.

I took a walk yesterday so thought to share a previously taken picture of something I walked by. I was actually on the same side of the street as this church yesterday. I even had my phone with me but was not inspired to use it. That is OK, I think; my Media Library is pretty crowded anyways. I wonder if I could find any other pictures of anything I walked by. Hmmm…. where DID I walk yesterday? I am so forgetful at my age.

I am fascinated by the old gravestones.

Ah yes, once again I walked by my beloved Herkimer Historic Four Corners. I was on the same side of the street as this church, and as usual, admired the old stones in the graveyard.

Another of my favorite places.

I was across the street from the 1834 Jail, a place near and dear to my heart. I add the picture, because this post is a little short on substance, so I will make it long on pictures.

You can just about see all four buildings in this shot.

I did not walk this far down Main Street but felt it fair to include a picture of all four corners.

My dear Elliott Ghoul.

I guess this is not a very good picture, but back home I was greeted by Elliott Ghoul, who permanently resides in my dining room window. Only us older folks get the play on words of his name. I also have a Harold Ghoul, but do not have a picture. I must share one sometime (preview of coming attractions).

When Was This Walk?

Posted on October 4, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

Instead of my usual Monstrous Monday Post, I thought I would share a few pictures I took on one of my Sunday walks. I had meant to make a Pedestrian Post with Pictures that day, but, you know, Wrist to Forehead Sunday and all that.

Great new event!

I wanted to give a shout-out to Brookwood Market in Brookwood Park. Oct. 15 will be the last day for this year. I understand they are going to have some Halloween-y things going on. You can check out their Facebook page for more information.

Nice place!

While I was giving shout-outs, I turned around and took a picture of Raindrops on Roses Bed and Breakfast across the street. They have a wine tasting room.

It’s beautiful on the inside!

Wanting to give equal time, I walked down to the other bed and breakfast on German Street, The Grand Colonial. They have a gift shop which is occasionally open to the public.

This is taking my walk out of order. I took some pictures in between the two B&Bs but will save them for another day.

Full disclosure: I am finishing this post Tuesday morning. I started it on Monday night but just did not want to continue. I don’t know what my problem is, but it seems I have one. As usual, I ask your indulgence and thank you for tuning in.

I Walk, I Blog, It’s Sunday

Posted on May 29, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

I took a walk earlier in hopes of making a Pedestrian Post with Pictures in lieu of my usual Wrist to Forehead Sunday Post. I do not know how well it went.

Gotta get me some of these.

I paused to take a picture of a snowball bush shortly after I left my house. It was a bit of a challenge to do, since the sun was shining brightly on my Tablet and I could not see to unlock it and get to Camera. At last I managed it by peeking underneath my prescription sunglasses.

Don’t know what it is; must find out.

I paused to take another picture, this time of a plant I might like to get for my yard. I had realized by this time that it was warmer than I liked for a walk. However, I persevered, for exercising and blogging purposes.

I am still hoping somebody does something with this building.

Having walked down Bellinger Street to Meyers Park, I decided to walk up Prospect Street to home. I paused to take a picture of the former Quackenbush building, now taken over by Herkimer 9. I must find out what the current status is.

I gotta love daisies.

I walked all the way up Prospect Street to German then back to my house. I walked past the house and back then up and down the driveway to make it a full mile. I took a picture of the daisies in my front yard then picked a few of the lilies of the valley which the daisies obscure.

A nice display, or do I flatter myself?

I put the lilies of the valley in a champagne flute which I put next to my husband Steve’s ashes. One does like to put flowers near one’s loved ones.

I guess it makes an OK Pedestrian Post. Or, once again, do I flatter myself?

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Monday Mosey

Posted on April 4, 2023 by mohawkvalleygirl

I think I have used that title before. However, I took a few pictures while walking earlier so I thought a Pedestrian Post with Pictures would be nice. Just a little change from Monstrous Monday.

The main reason I wanted to walk was to mail a letter I forgot to take with me when I left the house this morning. I thought if I brought it to the post office by five it would still go out today. Additionally, I was going to meet my friend Kim for a libation. We both had kind of a rough day and wanted to commiserate.

After some commiseration and conversation at the End Zone Pub in Herkimer, she went on to a meeting, and I walked home. When I had first set out, I had thought I might take a couple of pictures but encountered no photo ops. On the way home, however, I noticed some snowdroos.

Pretty!

I think there are some white violets in the shot as well. I do love flowers.

Preview of Coming Attractions.

When I passed Basloe Library I noticed some green poking up. I look forward to seeing them grow and bloom.

Two handsome buildings.

As I continued up Main Street, I was struck by the Episcopal Church (now sadly closed) and the Herkimer County Court House. The latter is part of my beloved Herkimer Historic Four Corners. The picture does not quite do them justice, but I tried.

It was a pleasant little walk. I took a slightly longer walk before work this morning, but the lighting was not so good for pictures then. I do enjoy a walk, and I hope my reader’s enjoy reading about it. Once again, thank you for tuning in.

Mohawk Valley Girl