Mail trucks need to be fixed

Otherwise, we'd have too many little mail trucks running amok.

OK, I'll pose for you!

We were watching this squirrel tear up and down a palm tree about 10 feet from our back deck...so I went to get my camera...as I walked to the edge of the deck he was on his way down the tree but stopped and looked at me and then posed while I took his picture.

Squirrels are nuts!

New life arises

A few days ago, we posted a photo of this building which housed an antique shop. It was conducting a sale preliminary to its closing down and shutting its doors. But new life has arisen. It is now known as The Golden Egg and is selling school uniforms.

The Pixel Perfect Award

No, we didn't receive this award; rather, we are giving this award. The details are in the sidebar, but here's a summary:

The Pixel Perfect award will be given to a photo blogger who exhibits exceptional photographic
skills in terms of artistic creativity, composition, sharpness and exposure.

The recipient need merely post the award in his or her blog's sidebar with a link back to Ocala Daily Photo and should note that it was given because he or she "exhibits exceptional photographic skills in terms of artistic creativity, composition, sharpness and exposure."

The award will not be passed on. However, we hope the Pixel Perfect award will involve our peers in the photo blogging community and thereby encourage bloggers to recommend worthy blogs to Jacob and Lois Anne.

Winners will receive a citation in the sidebar of Ocala Daily Photo.

The award will be given occasionally and sparingly.

Note that the first recipient is Clueless in Boston, an exceptional photo blog!

Waiting at Macy's

Paddock Mall in Ocala has recently undergone a renovation, part of which included creating "rest areas" where tired shoppers are able to sit and relax, and where husbands can wait in comfort while their wives shop.

This gentleman waited in front of Macy's Department Store for 15-20 minutes until his wife came by carrying several packages, at which point he arose and escorted her to another store in the mall. Or maybe they went home.

Golden Blog Award

We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to Asta for this beautiful and meaningful award! It is a great honor!

However, and I hope Asta understands, I'm thinking that Vogon Poet at Livorno Daily Photo is on to something when he says the award system needs some revision. So, while we accept the award with humble gratitude, I shall pass it on in the near future, but only to one blogger.

Signs

You'll find these signs on 5th Street near downtown Ocala. It seems there's a lot to remember here.

House for sale

Blue Oaks is a subdivision adjacent to ours on Ocala's east side. I've always thought this a beautiful home and noticed the other day it was up for sale. Out front is a small box containing informational papers about the house. We learned the asking price is $318,000.

It's been on the market for several weeks now, and I doubt they'll get that much in today's market, but I expect it will sell because it is a fine residence and located on a cul-de-sac in a wooded area.

Misty moon

I hadn't intended to post this originally, but it was a misty night in Ocala, and the moon was shrouded in light, foggy clouds...so out came the camera and this was the result.

Seminole in native dress

Some time ago, Silver Springs Park hosted an event which featured native Americans and their crafts. This gentleman was dressed in Seminole Indian clothing.

Ocala's one and only Target store

While Ocala is "blessed" with three Walmart stores, we have only one Target. It is the really big one, though, so that ought to count for something.

A bountiful, beautiful bouquet

This bouquet was found, not in a garden, but in a supermarket, next to the deli. A nice surprise.

Cross-posted at fotoerase (http://fotoerase.blogspot.com) a couple of days ago.

Trinity Lutheran Church

Trinity Lutheran Church, located on Highway 200, just west of Ocala, is a parish related to the Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, a very conservative branch of Lutheranism in the U.S.

An Ocala mansion

This is one of the more graceful mansions located in Ocala's historic district.

Drive-Up

At this drive-up "restaurant" you can obtain the usual hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, etc., that consist of lunch for many Ocalans. Located near a busy intersection, it appears to do a brisk business.