I haven’t discovered wild strawberries growing underfoot since I was a kid. (And, man, wasn’t that a thrill for a group of wandering ten-year-olds.)
UPDATE: I’ve been told by multiple parties that these are possibly “snakeberries” or “fake strawberries.”
For those of you playing along at home, I also saw a catbird on Sunday.
Next spring, we should all start out with a bingo card or something.
Spring is here, summer is coming. These are the critters I’ve spotted so far:
UPDATE!!!!! I just saw a Peregrine falcon chomping down in its prey!!!
This little cousin of The Roanoke Star sends me off to sleep at night.
There is just something about Virginia skies, even during a frigid March day.
That antiquated building you see is the historic Hotel Roanoke, the original iteration of which was erected in 1882 (before being rebuilt).
Looking south and west from above Shenandoah Avenue.
Facing Shenandoah Avenue. 2026.
The building was originally constructed at the start of the 20th Century as office space for Norfolk & Western Railroad.
The building on the corner is 8 North Jefferson Street.
Looking south.
