Downtown Cleveland


A typical street in my suburb, Cleveland Heights

Lammastide said:

I see some beauty in those houses.

Byron said:

I'm trying. I'm trying.

There are decent things about Cleveland. But it just doesn't "feed" me anymore. Absolutely nothing but my daughter makes me remain here.

We may not have towering palms like southern California, but Kansas does have some beautiful Skies!









Note the Kansas state tree, telephone poles!

Lammastide said:

How old is your daughter?

If she's the only reason you're staying in Cleveland, then you've found an extraordinary amount of beauty already......And if you ever do decide to move, find a way of making sure she feels your presence and love, no matter where you live. That's what I've done...*smile*...and it feels wonderful knowing that, no matter where I may be or where I may live, she'll feel me next to her and within her...always.
[This message was edited Tue Dec 30 9:50:53 PST 2003 by Byron]

LittlePill said:

LoL!!...

GREAT photos, btw..

california love!!!

PEJ said:

...I love this state.

sag10 said:

wtf?? You "see some beauty" in those houses?! What are you a peeping Tom?

2the9s said:

I like the way they look.

Byron, those pictures you took are beautiful!

Here are some pictures I found of Philly:


Pennsylvania Hospital, the country's first hospital, right in the middle of Center City, Philadelphia. It's where my parents work, where my grandmother passed away, and where I was born.


Skyline view from the Schuykill River


Skyline from the Delaware River


The Love Statue


South Street


Longwood Gardens


Rittenhouse Square


The Philadelphia Museum of Art

Oooo! I think a picture of a foggy California coast would be awesome.

theVelvetRoper said:

:O...I wanna go to Philly now. ...I could get lost in that museum.

I love the hospital as well...so beautiful.

Byron said:

That's a heartening way to think about things. You are separated from your little one?

My daughter will be 3 next month, btw.
[This message was edited Tue Dec 30 11:11:32 PST 2003 by Lammastide]

Lammastide said:

Somewhat...I'm within a few hours driving distance. I bridge that distance,
however, by calling her every morning before school, and every evening
before bedtime. I ask her about her day, her homework, what she had for dinner...
everything. And I never fail to tell her I love her...ever.

I know that one day, I'll more than likely end up moving much further away...
or she may move further away from me. Everything I do now, though, is
laying the groundwork for that eventuality...and it's succeeding beautifully.
3 years of age might be a little young for you to do that with ease, I'm sure.
My daughter will be 11 in a few short days, so she's able to handle the realities
much better, as well as grasp the bond we have, even if there's a physical and time
distance between us.

It's not the city where I live...but it's only 3 hours away from me and you guys would recognize it. Sydney..Australia.

althom said:

3 hours by plane? Car? Bike?
Please show us your town, village whatever. We don't care if we don't know it. Just share

OK that means I should be serious too.

Reply to 'The World Where You Live'

KAMILLE said:

I say no more.

LittlePill said:

Awww finally a thread where you can show your pictures to everyone. We all know you love that.

Abrazo said:

How weird!

BabyCakes said:

We all do

theVelvetRoper said:

I like that!

wow Byron, those are beautiful pictures. i loved the light in California. it reminded me of Bermuda. which brings me to these pictures:

i used to live here and one day i will return there:



now i live on these greasy streets:


Ladbroke Grove, London. altho it's greasy, it's a very vibrant part of London and there is always lots going on.

Milty said:

...What a gorgeous image...Is that you walking on the beach, there??...lol

You're making me want to get out my Jamaica photos now...but I never lived there, so...lol

I live in London. it's a melting pot of cultures, with people from all over the world sharing the same sky. That's one of the things I love about it. It's a sprawling city, and cities can be harsh and cold, but there's an affection I have for my home that will always be in my heart.

Lleena said:

That's one of the things I love about California...so many diverse cultures all around you.
I can interact with people from 17 different countries just going out to buy a Coke...

Plus, I adore California's landscape and scenery...
It's just as diverse as the people...drive 30 minutes east, and you're at a secluded lake in
the middle of snow-covered mountains...drive 30 minutes west, and you're standing on the edge
of the Pacific ocean, watching the sunset. The drive down the coast is extraordinary, full of
towering cliffs, crashing waves, waterfalls and majestic trees, as well as beautiful surprises
scattered along the way...

Byron said:

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[This message was edited Wed Dec 31 10:26:48 PST 2003 by sag10]