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A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench…
Ugly Fountain
I kept trying to take a picture of this fountain that I liked, but couldn’t seem to do it. I showed this latest picture to Heidi and she said she didn’t like it because the fountain itself was ugly. It dawned on me. She’s right. It’s just not that nice of a fountain. It reflects everything in Frisco: new, modern, with lots of edges. Nothing is weathered. Nothing has character. Well, it does have character, but the character that comes from being fashioned or made within the last 20 years. Newness does have its place, but when everything is new, it gets old very quickly. (Think about that for a moment).
I included a picture of a fountain from Union University in Jackson, TN, that I do like. Perhaps you can see what I’m trying to say.
I like any fountain just for the sound of the water. I have two small 100 gallon fish ponds with a small fountains and I love sitting by them and hearing the water. I do love the 2nd fountain you posted.
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Yes, that is a redeeming quality for all fountains. But the one of the bottom is even better at that than the one in Frisco because it doesn’t have all the traffic noise. 🙂
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