To Those We Serve

This is the monument outside of the International Headquarters of the American Red Cross, at E and 20th. I walk by it 3-4 times a week, but I've never really looked at it. That's one reason I keep a blog--to make me stop and really look at things. Because the monument faces the corner, most people passing on the streets don't see this side, or the short surrounding wall that illustates scenes from the organizations history. Instead, most people see this view:




Another reason I started keeping a blog was so that days don't slip away from me. I spend so many days buried in books--or avoiding being buried in books--that Sunday often runs into Saturday. These little snap shops help me remember specific moments and days from my life. Mostly, I'll just remember how damn cold it was yesterday.

Bonus 10 points if you can spot the Starbucks.