Need some inspiration this morning? Here’s some. I know the couple who shepherded this project through to completion—talk about a grind! I didn’t realize they started almost 20 (TWENTY!) years ago….but now it’s done.

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#jerseycitytogether #inspiration #longtermproject #nevergiveup

1876 – Humphrey Memorial Clock Tower and Fountain, Strabane, Co. Tyrone
Architect: Timothy Hevey

The memorial and drinking fountain in Abercorn Square commemorated Major John Humphreys - land agent to the Marquis of Abercorn. Major Humphreys was also th
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1876 – Humphrey Memorial Clock Tower and Fountain, Strabane, Co. Tyrone | Architecture @ Archiseek.com

Architect: Timothy Hevey The memorial and drinking fountain in Abercorn Square commemorated Major John Humphreys - land agent to the Marquis of Abercorn. Major Humphreys was also the father of the poetess Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander and father-in-law to William Alexander (bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Archbishop of Armagh and later Primate of All Ireland).

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Dismal. Our taxes pay for tourists’ toilets, yet we don’t rate the humanity to have our own relief in public places whether train stations, shopping, Art walk, parks, beaches. No mention in article of research by journalist Erica C. Barnett about showers, toilets or drinking fountains. https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/where-to-go-when-nature-calls-seattle-has-a-public-restroom-problem/ #seattle #restrooms #civilized #showers #DrinkingFountains #transitstations #tourists
Where to go when nature calls? Seattle has a public restroom problem

Seattle has a crappy supply of public restrooms. They’re often old, messy or closed. In spots, they don’t exist at all.

The Seattle Times
When it comes to rich countries taking the environment seriously, I say: vive la France

Emmanuel Macron’s government is at least doing the bare minimum to avert the planetary crisis – and putting the UK to shame, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian