Maybe I spoke too soon..
Just finished my usual Sunday day shift and found we have a couple young ladies who are less than happy with their employment. One 18 and one 19. Both have their own problems and both are unhappy with the hours they’re getting. One showed up an hour late for work this evening with lots of excuses. Sigh.. Just when I thought I’d start getting two days off a week… 
But, I’m in a great mood this evening.. Listening to Buena Vista Social Club. Munching a Caramel Drumstick (I never said I ate healthy..)
No knitting pictures, but I’ve got a photo backlog of the unusual and interesting that I’m just going to start to share.
Da Tung is a 12 foot tall bronze sculpture that’s located in the North Park Blocks in downtown Portland. A replica of a Chinese antique, it was donated to the city by a Chinese businessman.
Every year Nora Barlow Columbine returns to my garden. A *very* old spurless columbine, it just begs to be photographed each year. And I’m usually able to get a shot that I really like. This is this year’s photo.
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What does Da Tung mean? My great grandfather told me it means money. Do you see those shapes on the body of the sculpture? They symbolize money and wealth.
But I still think you’re richer than any other because of your amazing photography skills. Just look at Nora. Is that flower named after a person or what? I love violet or any shade of it. That’s why I was really drawn to your blog.
This is final – I’ve seen commercial establishments named after Da Tung including this sculpture but Da Tung means Melody of China. It’s a musical ensemble that’s famous and can be seen in San Francisco. Well, if there are other definitions for this term blame it on Chinese alphabet. A single character sometimes mean more than one definition or meaning.
My source says that Da Tung means ‘Universal Peace’. The symbols on the body are from Chinese mythology. I can easily visualize a Dragons head on the larger elephants left shoulder.
As far as Nora Barlow is concerned, the flower is named after the granddaughter of Charles Darwin.
I’ve never seen Da Tung! I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled next time I’m down on the Park Blocks!
Remember that saying: When life hands you lemons make lemonaide…well forget that and stick with sometimes life sucks! Your pictures are lovely and really lifted my spirits. You’ve been tagged! Check my blog for more info if you like.
What a gorgeous sculpture! And the columbine is spectacular. Great photos as usual, Jerry!
I miss your blog! I hope you come back soon!