The Eclectic Company: Clock Towers in My City

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Clock Towers in My City

For a small town of less than 20,000, I think we have a fair assortment of clock towers.

Just so you know, most of these pictures were taken earlier in the spring when the drought had not yet set in and our grass was still green.

We had a couple of rain showers in the past 24 hours, but not nearly enough to alleviate the dire dryness which abounds.

Joining Unknown Mami
For Sundays in my City.

My city is Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

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24 comments:

Raymonde said...: Wow, I have not seen one in my town! As to drought I would send you all the rain we are having if I could. After declaring back in April our country was in a drought, it started raining and did not stop for weeks. Hope you are coping. Take care. x; August 5, 2012 at 3:06 AM
Unknown said...: Yep, you do have a fair assortment of clock towers! Are they all set to the right time? We have one in the suburb I live and it is rarely set to the right time.
I hope you get some real rain soon.; August 5, 2012 at 5:56 AM
StarTraci said...: What a lovely collection of photos. I actually love clock towers. I am inspired to look for them in m town.

:-)
Traci; August 5, 2012 at 8:14 AM
Unknown said...: One assumes that the clocks are timely, that is to say, they are keeping correct time? You live in an orderly part of the world. Our clocks amuse me, because I have never seen one that has the correct time.; August 5, 2012 at 9:46 AM
Anonymous said...: What a great theme!!! We have several in the surrounding towns but none in ours....my favorites are the bell towers on college campuses...they bring back such a sense of nostalgia for me.; August 5, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Vidya Sury said...: I love clock towers. Your photos look great! During my school days, I used to pass a clock tower en route. It still exists and keeps accurate time. :-) Except it looks a lot smaller, as I've grown up :D

Happy Sunday!; August 5, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Tara R. said...: A lovely, and eclectic collection of watch towers. (See what I did there?)

I like the range of contemporary and traditional architecture.; August 5, 2012 at 1:21 PM
Rebecca said...: Gorgeous clocks. And I know what you mean about the dryness. Our grass is a crispy, crunchy brown. I've only been spending about 5 minutes every other day to water my flowers and my tree gets any excess water from cooking and stuff.; August 5, 2012 at 4:07 PM
Kranky Granny said...: Love the clock towers. I can only think of one in my town so I will now have to go on a search and see how many I have overlooked.

Thanks for the visits and the comments my way.; August 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM
nancygrayce said...: Love the clock towers.....I'm sure we don't have many.....if any.; August 5, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Tami said...: This was a cool idea! It's kinda creepy that I saw a clock tower today during a walk and I thought it would make a cool blog page. ;-) I'm not kidding you!; August 5, 2012 at 8:29 PM
joanne said...: clever idea of subject to photograph....I like it...; August 5, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Martin LaBar said...: Beautiful.

Are they that high so you can tell what time it is, even after the snow comes?; August 5, 2012 at 9:02 PM
42N said...: I like this concept. I may try it here too. Time will tell (pun intended.); August 5, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Anonymous said...: So many in your town...In Helsinki I know one clock tower but we have more than 500 000 citizens.
I need to open my eyes for clock tower hunting :)
Have a good week!; August 6, 2012 at 1:55 AM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: That is pretty cool Keetha!
I will have to check that out next time I visit!
We got about an inch and a half of rain and our yard is actually greening up a little bit/.
Our fair ended yesterday and now I am looking forward to actually getting away with hubby for a few days.
We still need to have you over, let me know when that could work.
Dan is going to Spooner this weekend for his guy get together/fishing etc.
Hugs,
Cindy; August 6, 2012 at 5:53 AM
Erin said...: Those are neat! I especially like the one third from the top. I live in a city of about 150,000 and I'm not sure that I could come up with as many clocks as you! :); August 6, 2012 at 7:55 AM
Unknown said...: Wow, you do have a lot of clock towers. Love the old fashioned one. Now my question are the clocks synchronized. :D; August 6, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Claudya Martinez said...: Timely bunch you all are. Here's to rain coming to you in abundance, but not too much, just enough.; August 6, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Memoirs of Me & Mine said...: I think it's fascinating to have that many. Hopefully everyone is on time. Haha.

http://www.memoirsofmeandmine.com/; August 7, 2012 at 1:51 PM
Charlotte said...: The closest town with a clock tower is Clover, SC. You have made Wisconsin an interesting place i would like to visit.; August 7, 2012 at 2:43 PM
podso said...: What an interesting post!; August 7, 2012 at 8:49 PM
Mimi said...: HI KEETHA!!!
hmmmm, you mentioned I am a NO reply blogger...I wonder what that means???Like not via e-mail after you comment??I know I get some that way ..from Sandy at Chatty Crone.....so who knows...I will check on that!!!
I do not think our city or PHX for matter and we are WAY over 1 Million people have that many clock towers...now I will be looking!!!!
Glad you got rain......IT IS HOT--EXTREMELY HOT here this week....115 by Thursday!!!!!Glad we are headed to the beach for 4 days...the only way we survive is to get out of here once per month!!!
hugs,
jamie; August 8, 2012 at 2:43 AM
Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...: You do have a great mix of clock towers, Keetha. It looks as though you need not wear a wristwatch - there's always a clock tower within view.

Be well.
xoRobyn; August 8, 2012 at 10:04 PM