This week’s photos of Columbia
Let’s start out on a cheerful note.
Looks like God’s really mad at us.
Some folks are taking measures to try to stay safe…
… such as wearing masks to guard against coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, also known as SARS-CoV-2.
By the way, what are we supposed to call it?
(No wonder folks are confused.)
Here’s a fatality on one of the Civil War bridge piers, but not from coronavirus. An aggressive Canada goose repeatedly attacked it last week.
But have no fear, Leonardo is here.
And for added protection, the zombie squad’s on the job.
As a further precaution, a technician was making sure our cameras are in working order:
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Historian Randy Harris boldly strode through River Park one day this week.
Parking on Sundays only – for some.
Parked contractor vehicles in 4th Street are causing traffic distress.
Sheriff in town
Over at the Market House:
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Uh-oh, this can’t be good.
A few signs of the times:
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Last call for a while
Quartermasters making a last collection
Double vision?
Read and heed
Columbia Presbyterian Hands across the Street offered grab and go lunches this week.
These black vultures found a different kind of grab and go lunch on Purple’s Lane.
Haven’t seen one of these in a while.
What was once a store sign is now a somewhat abstract painting.
Builders at work
Falling apart
Well-rooted
Long and winding
The U.S. military is watching over us. That’s a comforting thought.
(Isn’t it?)
Steps to a higher education
People at River Park, enjoying the nice weather
Docks ready to go
But seriously, where have those big stones gone?
Quite a few are missing from this pier.
Grab and go meals for students were offered at Park Elementary…
…around back at the loading area.
A major star at Laurel Hill
Out for a walk
Another shot of the Walnut Street vehicle fire
Our historical marker at the bridge plaza is “upstanding” again.
Mourning dove, apparently not mourning or grieving
Up on the rooftop
Lost in thought
Over at 401-403 Locust Street:
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Red-tail overhead:
Four from Todd Stahl up on the trail:
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Sunday morning, March 22, 2020:
On the road again
Public internet?
So… toilet paper isn’t the only thing folks are loading into their shopping carts.
