I spent a day in Visalia with a friend, and we walked around downtown, marveling* at the changes from when I worked there 35+ years ago.

We snooped. Climbed to the roof and took photos all directions.

It wasn’t clear enough to see the mountains to the east. I realize these photos will mean nothing to people who aren’t from the area.

We marvelled at a building that has been completely remodeled since the olden days when I worked nearby. the owner happened by at the time, recognized both of us, and gave us a tour. I didn’t take any photos inside.

We also ran into another friend of ours. Visalia is the Big Town, the county seat, but Tulare County is still small enough to feel at home, even in the Big Town.

*I have verbed** the word “marvel”, which may actually be legitimate.

**And now I have verbed the word “verb”, which definitely does not pass a grammar test.