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February 1, 2021
An invisible person is fixing my computer. Shredding secrets. Workplace hazards. Beware the slithering snow snake. I don`t understand why people do the things they do.

February 2, 2021
The first traffic signal was operated manually by a policeman standing nearby. It lasted one month. Trees and grass are better than concrete and metal. Frosty the snowman had to hurry on his way -- and didn`t watch where he was going. Looks a bit like sand on a beach -- but it`s not. Won`t you be my neighbor?

February 3, 2021
Window shopping. Fortunately, this kept me from walking into the river. What`s behind Door Number One? These photos reveal which way I went to work today. Riding high.

February 4, 2021

February 5, 2021
My skin gets dry and starts to peel in the winter. Urban canyon. Lord knows when the cold wind blows it`ll turn your head around. JAMES TAYLOR Thank goodness I have dirty dishes to take pictures of. I`ll wash dishes another day.

February 6, 2021
What did I tell you about this on November 14, 2020? An accurate representation of my neighborhood. Another culinary tragedy (see December 12, 2020). Other people`s photo shoots. Snowblob.

February 7, 2021
It was about 15 degrees today. I never left the house. I never opened the door. But I did take pictures out the window. And I took pictures OF the window.

February 8, 2021
What I see in my mind when some people talk too much. I wouldn`t need a winter coat -- or a mask. Can`t get enough cork today. I`m ready to sign off and go home. My commute is mercilessly cold but mercifully brief.

February 9, 2021
I forgot to put Cisco in the stable last night. Her bright red mate was too high for me to photograph. It`s pretty. Pretty cold. The stalactites of winter. Jeeves serves up hand sanitizer in a crystal decanter.

February 10, 2021
Do I have to? Is it fall already? Snow continues to fall. It`s insulting. My commute is only 10 minutes, but I complain anyway. There`s plenty of seating available on the patio.

February 11, 2021
This has been empty for years. The birds know better. A great place to sit with friends and chat about weather. Don`t tread on me. This is a slight improvement over January 4, 2021. Through the power of mental telepathy, I was able to stop this person from driving down a one way street.

February 12, 2021
It took me a while to convince myself that these mounds of snow occurred naturally (see November 12, 2015). I hate to get snow on my shoes. Old building down, new one going up (see December 8, 10 and 18, 2020). Watch your steps. It`s a coot, not a duck! It would disappear underwater for 15 seconds and resurface a long distance away.

February 13, 2021
I`m ready to put winter behind me. Valentine`s Day flowers are always a good idea. Squirrel launching pad. Raise your hands if you hate winter. Winter makes me puke.

February 14, 2021
I planned to stay inside all day, but the weather wasn`t horrible so I went on one errand. They play a song called `Let`s All Go to the Library` really loud to keep people from staying in the lobby. We could all use some stability. Wait -- what? People are GOING TO AN EVENT? This is how I go to events (see July 12, 2020).

February 15, 2021
Wondering if maybe he should have flown south. Again, I had no plans to go outside today, but here I am. Maybe a pine tree will sprout here next year. Lately I`ve been exploring black and white photography. Don`t put your tongue on that.

February 16, 2021
The snow removal strategy for downtown Dayton involved creating boulevards in the middle of the street. I hate winter in general and snow in particular, but overall it wasn`t a bad day. There`s plenty of seating available on the patio. Icicles mean it`s melting, so that`s a good sign. Contrasts.

February 17, 2021
`Go. GO. Hurry up and go!` Another day of Stuff With Snow. This looks like a natural formation (see February 12 above). This makes yesterday`s icicles seem a little pathetic. I would`ve stopped to photograph this even in summer.

February 18, 2021
It has become a daily routine. Ride the Love Bus! Stopped cold. After a journey of over 292 million miles, NASA`s Perseverance rover approaches the Red Planet. Reason No. 292 million of why I don`t like winter: it takes up valuable parking space (see October 21, 2020).

February 19, 2021
Unfortunately, today`s photos follow yesterday`s theme. This weather pattern has meteorologists baffled. Frozen peacock. Two male cardinals had a prolonged disagreement. Winter has the entire country in its icy grip.

February 20, 2021
Two seconds after I took this, it came crashing down. What may seem odd elsewhere is perfectly normal in the Oregon District (see January 31, 2021). Just because a lot of people do something doesn`t mean it`s right. It might not fall and kill you, but don`t take any chances. In winter, everybody knows where you go.

February 21, 2021
Why walk when you can ski? I`m ready to have something else to take pictures of. No offense, but I hope you cease to exist very soon. They`re in snow willingly, deliberately and intentionally. I`m actually doing reconnaissance for a photo shoot.

February 22, 2021
`Good clean lines. Design could be bolder. B-.` `Good line work. Still need bolder design. B+.` `Nice design. Could be larger in space. A-.` `Images could be bolder. Good concept. B-.` `Designs are filling the space better. Could use more color. B-.` And that`s how my 4.0 GPA was wrecked.

February 23, 2021
I`m still scouting locations for a snowy photo shoot (which was cancelled . . . oh well!). Explain to me how anyone could like winter. No sledding on a school day. On the outside looking in. I`m ready to attempt my ascent. Wish me luck.

February 24, 2021
Today was a preview of spring. I was happy. Making plans for the future together (see May 16, 2015). I like that it`s not totally dark when I get off work. Yesterday`s snow and ice is a big puddle today. Drop me a line.

February 25, 2021
Fourth Street has been blocked off for YEARS, but today I could finally walk on the sidewalk by the Arcade. There`s still a long way to go on the Arcade, however. I belatedly got the idea to hide a time capsule inside this new wall (see February 11 above). The door is broken, there`s a big jagged piece of wood next to it, and an air conditioner on a rusted platform above it. What could possibly go wrong? It was warm enough today to leave the windows open.

February 26, 2021
I couldn`t live without socks. Today the door opened automatically as I approached. Maybe somebody was watching (see August 14, 2020). Purifying the air, I think. Or just making humming noises. Check your mail. I bought two different kinds of wiper blades (see December 28, 2020, and January 18, 2021) and they can`t quite agree on who is responsible for this spot.

February 27, 2021
What a difference a week makes (see February 20 above). Timber. February flowers. Watch out for those claws. One half second of my Saturday afternoon.

February 28, 2021
The Pigeon sisters. I`m hope you don`t get board with my photos. Look down to look up. Yes, it`s still winter for a few more weeks. Waste and inefficiency: it`s the American way of life.

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