The Pont du Carrousel and a wing of the Musee du Louvre at night. And in black and white, obviously. Paris, France; September, 2015.

Another photo taken near the grand stairway in the main hall of Opera Garnier. Paris, France; September, 2015.

They's all talkin' 'bout you down on the farm....Partly cloudy day in the rural country. Woodburn, Oregon; April, 2016.

Doesn't everyone want a full-sized saddle right next to their night stand? One of the myriad old west kitsch shops, Virginia City, Nevada; March, 2016

Longtime Grinders know we rarely miss an opportunity to hang out with our friends The California Honeydrops. This past weekend they were in the region and did a half-hour promo at one of the city's oldest and foremost records stores for the National Record Day celebrations. After they finished here, they packed up their gear and hightailed it over to the Keller Auditorium to open of Bonnie Raitt, where they burn the house down in preparation for Bonnie's set. Music Mellinnium, Portland, Oregon; April, 2016.

We attended a tulip festival over the weekend and this was the result. It had rained and stormed a couple days before so they weren't in the best shape, but still they were impressive. (Click the photo for a much better view) Woodburn, Oregon; April, 2016.

Wandering around this old Medieval village, we happened to run across this fork in the street, one to the parking lot of a quaint, wonderful hotel, the other to it's parking lot. Provins, France; September, 2015.

Let's just sit down here and talk about it. Because of the cacophony of the slots machines, we can't really say this is a nice quiet spot in the lobby, but it wasn't a very busy spot when this was snapped. Silver Legacy Casino Resort Hotel, Reno, Nevada; March, 2016.

Nine months out of the year this place is bustling with one of the largest and most vibrant Saturday Markets on the West Coast. Likely one of the oldest, too. But we came by in one of the off months this time. We'll get back to the Saturday Market soon. (Click the photo for a better view) Ankeny Square, Portland, Oregon; March, 2016,

Spring is here and that means the bloom is on, like these that we snagged at the Lan Su Gardens a couple weeks back. Portland, Oregon; March 2016.

We haven't done flowers in a long while and with Spring busting out all over, it's about time we did. This bouquet of lilies sit atop the dining room table at the house. Redmond, Oregon; April, 2016.

A couple of fine old restored houses like many others one sees while walking around the town. Virginia City, Nevada; March, 2016.

View out the rear window of one of the town's saloons, complete with the souvenir clothing rack. (Click the pic to get a better look out the window). Virginia City, Nevada; March, 2016.

This is the facade of the Fourth Ward School. Built in 1875, it was constructed to accommodate 1,000 students as a grammar through high school. Virginia City, Nevada; March, 2016.

While walking around the town, we ran into this old timer, and by putting a dollar in the box on top of his four-legged partner there, we were allowed to take his portrait. Virginia City, Nevada; March, 2016.

We here at the Grind had such an interesting time walking around Virginia City a few weekends ago, that we decided to make this Virginia City Week here at the Grind. The building to the left is the first Roman Catholic Church Museum in the state, while the steeple toward the back is the Episcopal Church. (Click the photo for a better view) Virginia City, Nevada; March, 2016.

Detail outside Opera Garnier. The inside is even more spectacular. Always try to see it every time we are in town. Paris, France; September, 2015.