tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post3537397497879148368..comments2024-02-26T10:52:14.585-08:00Comments on Glimpses of South Pasadena: Cracking UpLaurie Alleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-88313643509677304052010-10-15T09:05:19.251-07:002010-10-15T09:05:19.251-07:00I recognize the street...and the cracks...that hav...I recognize the street...and the cracks...that have been there since I was riding my bike down that lane.<br /><br />I have to agree that for those getting around, the creases and bumps are dangerous, but they sure do make for a pretty picture---the photog in me just oozes a smile at the pics you find Laurie!<br /><br />And Earl...got me again. ;-)<br /><br />When I was a youngster, one of my mother's friends complained about the lines on her face. As a practical kid I said "But Mrs so&so, that just means you've spent a lot of time smiling or laughing, I think those lines make you look happy and pretty!". I'm not sure I've ever been hugged that tightly by a woman crying ever before or since.Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12388261083998643091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-87441908755312068812010-10-15T08:43:11.219-07:002010-10-15T08:43:11.219-07:00We have driven the OLD OLD parts of Route 66. Some...We have driven the OLD OLD parts of Route 66. Some of road has become one lane, cracked and sad. I love your comments on these types roads - and Mister Earl's reference is cool too!Brenda's Arizonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880225110712592548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-50118243582487381752010-10-14T23:32:16.666-07:002010-10-14T23:32:16.666-07:00Thanks, everyone!
In my passion for these lovely ...Thanks, everyone!<br /><br />In my passion for these lovely cracks, I'll admit I didn't think of the obvious: bikes and wheelchairs. Ben, DB and Petrea are right about those things.<br /><br />But I still maintain, as long as those cracks are there, I will love the way they look. Sometimes decay is beautiful.<br /><br />Thanks, everyone!Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-59010059221550357082010-10-14T23:14:06.508-07:002010-10-14T23:14:06.508-07:00"Cracking up" over...masking a lifetime ..."Cracking up" over...masking a lifetime of expression with Botox!<br /><br />It's fascinating that an old, beat-up street inspires the seeing eye to imagine and create something new and exciting. I like today's post!Auntie Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830635103398166329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-66314869488137025872010-10-14T21:57:43.489-07:002010-10-14T21:57:43.489-07:00I think they're beautiful, too, as long as the...I think they're beautiful, too, as long as they're safe. Cracks in sidewalks might be tough if you're in a wheelchair, but cracks in roads aren't a big deal.<br /><br />Although when I lived in Chicago in the '80s, the roads were so bad I was ready to send my car repair bills to City Hall...different town, different story.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-73851812786291175032010-10-14T11:56:15.181-07:002010-10-14T11:56:15.181-07:00Love the Botox reference!!! But for some reason, ...Love the Botox reference!!! But for some reason, seeing the lines and cracks in one's face, or street in a photo is far different from seeing them in the mirror or tripping on the one in the sidewalk!!! While I don't and won't do Botox...I understand the desire to do so...TheChieftesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153059825142977202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-44299345729560688922010-10-14T10:52:06.633-07:002010-10-14T10:52:06.633-07:00Love the look of the cracked streets, but as a cyc...Love the look of the cracked streets, but as a cyclist, they are extremely hazardous! When your primary source of transportation is the beloved bicycle, you get a bit fussy about the smoothness of your pavement. And in a weird twist on cars vs. bikes - potholes can be avoided, but cracks can eat up your front wheel.ben widemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010635436712076159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-83100276734828914012010-10-14T10:20:39.566-07:002010-10-14T10:20:39.566-07:00Love the Botox reference!Love the Botox reference!San Diego Farmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10561103211171226430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-7047899035759396382010-10-14T09:30:59.383-07:002010-10-14T09:30:59.383-07:00I wish they would repair the sidewalks with cement...I wish they would repair the sidewalks with cement rather than asphalt. I have avoided calling for a repair in front of my place because I don't want black asphalt sidewalks. But I agree, Laurie. I like the streets the way they are. They are charming. Huntington is smooth and that's all that matters. <br /><br />Cool photo today, as usual.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-55090148840844762582010-10-14T09:24:38.001-07:002010-10-14T09:24:38.001-07:00I agree, the alligator cracks and speed bumps caus...I agree, the alligator cracks and speed bumps caused by tree roots add to the charm of South Pasadena. The cracked sidewalks are dangerous, though.dbdubyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462665006132459258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-38296677309164645272010-10-14T08:48:28.655-07:002010-10-14T08:48:28.655-07:00Oh, Mister Earl! Amazing how a cracked street can...Oh, Mister Earl! Amazing how a cracked street can bring to mind such a romantic quote.Dixie Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591688785324214877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-45426358432572610402010-10-14T07:28:23.951-07:002010-10-14T07:28:23.951-07:00I like the cracks, too. The main streets are all s...I like the cracks, too. The main streets are all smooth as they should be but the cracks along residential streets add character. It's not like potholes that are dangerous. The cracks are just texture. Some people would complain that heaven was too sunny and mild, too. <br /><br />SallyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-76353930927244774052010-10-14T05:54:58.845-07:002010-10-14T05:54:58.845-07:00Interesting take on cracks and things aging, Lauri...Interesting take on cracks and things aging, Laurie. I suppose that most of us who live in small old towns, or in old parts of large towns, prefer the old to the new. Old houses, old cars, old sidewalks. On the other hand, I almost went over my handlbars from a crack on El Centro on time.<br /><br />The "cracks of our brain" reminded me of this line from Cream's Tales of Brave Ulysses:<br /><br />"And when your fingers find her, she drowns you in her body, <br />Carving deep blue ripples in the tissues of your mind."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8hLc_nqx8g" rel="nofollow">TALES OF BRAVE ULYSSES</a>Mister Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18405041951237611622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4926759868384604174.post-31121191530265213182010-10-14T05:30:40.623-07:002010-10-14T05:30:40.623-07:00Did you use a vignette? This is OUTSTANDING.
I&#...Did you use a vignette? This is OUTSTANDING.<br /><br />I'm with you. The cracks have character and the idea of the trunks under the pavement weaving an embrace will stick with me all day. I love that you see the small stuff and appreciate how wonderful it is.<br /><br />Happy Hump Day!!Judy Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081035351814381283noreply@blogger.com