It was a typical Autumn day on the Truckee River
Flowers in late Autumn
With trees mostly bare at this point in the season, I was surprised to find these flowers on my walk today. Continue reading Flowers in late Autumn
It was reported…
…that someone driving by in a pickup truck fired, what appeared to be, a BB/pellet gun at Union members walking the picket line late today. Four individuals were hit by the pellets. No report of serious injury. Local police are investigating. This happened as the Union is nearing the second week of their third strike in four months. Members of the public are obviously frustrated with the lack of progress in the contract negotiations. As are the Union members. When the parties last met, Keolis Transit claimed to have made their best and final offer on a pay raise for … Continue reading It was reported…
Never a dull moment in downtown
Interesting Cloud Formations
River Cleanup
Workmen were busy removing debris that washed down river and accumulated in this narrow offshoot after our recent mountain rains. Due to the location, heavy equipment could not be used to remove the drift wood and muck. Only pitchforks and lots of muscle, one bucket load at a time UPDATE: Just wanted to show their progress. They started yesterday morning, and by this afternoon they should have most, if not all the debris picked up and trucked out. The cold waters of the Truckee River are once again flowing through this narrow offshoot. Continue reading River Cleanup
Is this Patriotism?
Patriotism to me is volunteering. Either volunteering for military service or in your community. But there are those who think patriotism means merely flying a flag. If that’s your expression of patriotism, at least show an ounce of respect for our flag by flying it properly. It angers me when people treat Old Glory like this. This flag wasn’t being flown properly from the start. And it’s been hanging this way for weeks. Speaking of patriotism, volunteering and service to country, I’m reminded of the following quote: “And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for … Continue reading Is this Patriotism?
The Hungry Picket Line
Mural
Best dressed picketer
This must be the most best dressed picket line walker ever. Looking more like Daddy Warbucks in a three piece suit, tie and silk handkerchief, topped off with a Fedora and a gold YSL lapel pin, he proudly carried a strike placard with the rest to show his support for the Union. Continue reading Best dressed picketer
There’s a new Circus Circus performer in town
Now that Jonathan Rinny and his wife Caroline are going on the road, someone had to replace them. Enter his sister. Yes, performing on stage is in the Rinny family blood and she does a pretty good job at the Rolla Bolla. I’ll be stopping in on occasion to see what else she can do to entertain the crowds. Continue reading There’s a new Circus Circus performer in town
Down and Out… The mystery girl in fishnet stockings
Angry Clouds
It was Veterans Day today…
…and what better way to celebrate our Veterans but with a parade. Yes, citizens of Reno were out celebrating with the annual Veterans Day Parade through downtown. I am personally a Vietnam War Vet Continue reading It was Veterans Day today…
My friend…
…Ashley Turney (l) was standing in as the City Clerk for Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve at an official ribbon cutting ceremony out on the City Hall plaza today, and later at the City Council meeting. Turney was the City Clerk for a number of years, but recently moved up to a different position within City Hall. Evidently her skills as an effective administrator are highly desirable by all department heads. Continue reading My friend…
Some of the last…
…of the downtown Mom and Pop Motels have been closed and boarded up. Probably scheduled for demolition in the near future Continue reading Some of the last…
On the second day of…
Union members marched to City Hall for a second time with the intent to disrupt a ribbon cutting ceremony that a number of city dignitaries were attending on the plaza in front of City Hall. The question is, were they successful in getting their message across of their frustration with the contract negotiations? Only time will tell. Continue reading On the second day of…
Down and Out… Life in an Alley
Three Strikes You’re Out?
Members of Teamsters Union 533 were back on the picket line today. The third Strike since August. This labor strike was about pay. With the cost of living rising by 6+ percent, Keolis Transit was offering a mere 4% increase on their proposed 3 year contract. Members of the Union overwhelmingly voted against accepting the proposal and parked buses at 11:00AM.It was no surprise that there would be some angry stranded bus riders. One angry member of the bus riding public was clearly frustrated with bus drivers on the picket line… Continue reading Three Strikes You’re Out?
Michelle Renée Dumont Photography 