To and From Work: Part 2

On my drive to and from work, I enjoy taking pictures of interesting buildings, signs, colors, bumper stickers, or anything that catches my attention. This helps me be in the moment and notice things I might otherwise miss. In a previous blog, To and From Work: Part 1, I shared pictures from my drive to work. This blog shares pictures on my way home.

In driving to and from work, I find that I can (sort of) relax if I take the route of least resistance—that is, where I do not need to change lanes or fight with the other traffic. This is even more important on the drive home. I am tired and eager to get home, but my tiredness outweighs my desire for speed. I stay out of the way of other drivers as they scurry and weave in and out of the lanes trying to get ahead. In essence, they may only save a few seconds or a couple of minutes at the most.

I have found a route where I do not need to change lanes or think . . . that is, if all goes as planned—and, sometimes it doesn’t because of road work or traffic accidents!

Keep calm and drive safely.

— Author Unknown

These murals are about a block from where I work and I look forward to seeing them every day.

These yellow chairs brighten this corner.

I love the juxtaposition of this ornate, historic church next to the sleek, modern office building.

Another interesting juxtaposition is this abandoned warehouse across the street and down a block from The Kirklin Clinic designed by I. M. Pei.

Where do these doors lead?

I love the straight, clean lines of this building.

I always love Halloween and Christmas decorations!

Lovely construction colors under a menacing sky.

A building in America’s First Office Park. It is recognized with a Historical Marker and the inscription: In 1955, Ervin Jackson and Newman H. Waters developed the first office park in the United States.

The concept was low-rise buildings, free parking with easy access, and beautiful landscaping, fountains, and attractive architecture.

One day there was more traffic than usual and I ended up far from the traffic light, but next to this beautiful rock cliff. (Obviously, closer to home and not downtown!)