the things I notice when I get to take a walk alone.

-The rusted nails in the bark of trees, barely visible as the tree expanded around it.

- The pothole covers and the idea that some artist/designer created it

- The front porches and the conversations I hope take place there.

- Hearing birds and being able to take a minute to try to figure out where they are and what kind of bird they may be.

- The way that people decorate their cars, their houses, and especially their backyards- their havens.

- The trash that people choose to throw out windows.

-The marks the skateboarders leave behind. I also like to find places that I think would be excellent skating spots.

- Handprints mid way down on the fronts of all windows of businesses on main street.

-The alleyways

-The train track that goes through town

-The second stories of houses and businesses

-I always go to an antique store

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