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The theme for June 1 is "Funny Signs". Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Memorial Day - 2010

Memorial Day (formerly Decoration Day) was established to honor U.S. service personnel who died in uniform while serving their country. Memorial services are held throughout the country and people celebrate with parades and picnics.

Too many have died, not only in the U.S. but every other country. And the killing continues. Sometimes I think we don't learn a damn thing. Or perhaps humans love to make war on other humans. Whatever, it never seems to stop.

Who sells for "less"?

McDonald's arches reach for the sky

We call her Pookie...

...but Haley is her name and she's in her 11th year. She doesn't bark at all. She lays on the couch. She loves to eat - everything. She hates, really hates, being left home alone. The human race exists to pet her.

Fort Doggone

A rather luxurious doghouse for a rather large dog...found at On Top of the World, Ocala.

A life well leafed

A couple of months ago, we posted photo number 3 - a barren and severely pruned tree in the Heathbrook outdoor mall. There were a large number of trees that looked exactly like this one.

The second photo was taken several weeks ago - same spot, different tree (I think).

The first photo derives from about a week ago...again, a different tree but same shopping center.

Actually, at this point with all the trees in full leaf, I'm not certain which one was the original!

Babysitting and bored out of her skull!

Soul Essentials of Ocala

Soul Essentials of Ocala is owned and operated by Jennifer Burke. She is a kind and loving person who expresses her kindness and love through the products that she sells. Her motto is "Peace, Love & Light." These photos show only a small portion of her shop, but you can learn more at her eBay story here. She also has a website under construction here.

If you have specific questions, you may email Jennifer at: jensoul@embarqmail.com.

Gracie's Cougar Lounge

This post is for Memphis MOJO at "Just Sayin'". I have to say, though, he's used to much classier joints!

The Bakery Cafe

The Bakery Cafe is a French-themed cafe in the On Top of the World Community, offering a variety of culinary treats, including delicious pastries and baguettes.

Waiting means getting comfortable

Alley stairs - downtown Ocala

Breakfast at Bob Evans Restaurant

Sports Authority - Grand Opening

Sports Authority, a long-time fixture in Ocala, moved recently to a new location at which a celebrative Grand Opening is in progress.

Ocala's Hollywood Theater

Kanes Furniture Store - from the inside out

Gator's Dockside

We took these photos just before Easter...Gator's Dockside is a casual affair, offering the usual complement of hamburgers, fries, seafood, and drinks. The food and service is good. The only problem we saw was the big gator who somehow got the Easter Bunny trapped in his mouth.

Downtown Ocala - on the Square

Photo by Lois Anne.

Sharing in the healing waters of the Sea of Galilee

Presbyterian church spire - downtown Ocala

Cottage - Ocala historic district

Seven Sisters Inn - back in business

The Seven Sisters Inn, subject of several posts over the past year, has emerged from bankruptcy and the new owners are restoring it to its original glory, ghosts and all. Yea!

More information about the inn is here.

Marion County Schools - Headquarters

The Marion County Schools building is located in the old downtown area. It's a fairly large district with about 30 elementary schools, eight middle schools and eight high schools. It also operates a variety of other schools such as charter and technical schools.

The building is guarded in front by this colorful horse - one of the 55 plus horses around the area which are part of Ocala's "Horse Fever."

Note: This post was mistakenly sent to Florida Fotos yesterday.

We're Open

An invitation from a small shop in downtown Ocala - and you may have noticed it is across from the old Marion Theater, which is soon to reopen, too! Yeah!

Mural at Tijuana Flats restaurant

We went back for a second time to eat at Tijuana Flats. Sitting right in front of this mural, I couldn't resist taking a photo.

RIP, Bryan

The owner of this vehicle must have felt great affection for Bryan.

Panera Bread X 2

Ocala now boasts two Panera Bread restaurants. This makes us happy as we are big fans of Panera Bread. So, whether we find ourselves on the east or the west side of town, we can quickly reach the nearest Panera Bread to enjoy a wonderful meal...not to mention a wide selection of delicious pastries!

Let me out ...there are rodents to catch!

Spotted near downtown Ocala.

The snobs

...and they can't sing, either!

Reflections of downtown