We Scare Because We Care (117/365)

Henry J. Waternoose: Our city is counting on you to collect those screams. Without scream, we have no power. Yes, it's dangerous work, and that's why I need you to be at your best. I need scarers who are confident, tenacious, tough, intimidating. I need scarers like... like... James P. Sullivan.
Monsters Inc., Pixar Animation, 2001

TIME:  3:24 PM
PLACE: East St. Louis, IL
SUBJECT: Metro East Industries
(Railroad Equipment Supplier)

 Every time I drive by this building, I think of the Monsters Inc. logo.



I am always disappointed when I do not see monsters entering the building.

1843 Bonded Whiskey (149/365)

 
“Four blessings upon you - Older whiskey - Younger women - Faster horses - More money”

Anonymous Toast

TIME:  11:09 AM
PLACE:  Missouri Ave., East St. Louis, IL
SUBJECT:  David Nicholson 1843 Bonded Whiskey sign

Went to “The Hill” in St. Louis this morning for cheese, bread, salami and olives.  I took this picture on the way back home.  I have always liked this sign and took my first photo of it back on March 27, 2007.

As you can see, it has deteriorated since then.  The “8” has started to break apart and the “3” has continued its descent into ruins. Bummer.  It’s still a cool sign though and I like the grass and the pigeons it now sports on the bottom ledge.

Fish And Poultry (015/365)

   
“One fish
two fish
red fish
blue fish”

Dr. Seuss, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, New York: Random House, 1960

TIME:  3:23 PM 
PLACE:  1517 Bond Ave., East St. Louis, IL
SUBJECT:  Sign

I ended up taking both DramaQueen and MonkeyBoy to the pediatrician this afternoon.  DQ had not been feeling well the past two days and probably has a viral infection.  Just ibuprofen and rest for her.  MB has had ringing in his ears for awhile.  They ruled out an ear infection and gave me a referral to make an appointment for a hearing test.  On the way home, we passed by one of my favorite signs.  I noticed that it has sustained some damage since the last time I drove by it.  Bummer.  I still stopped and quickly took this picture from my car.