Yesterday, we took you to a store in the Four Seasons Mall, conveniently located beside the Koury Convention Center. Well, malls aren't just about stores and things, they are spaces for people to meet up, to walk, and to participate in community events. One such event is Guilford County Schools' Science Fair. When the event is held at the mall, children from across the county, convene with their parents and teachers to put forth their bright ideas for science experimentation and innovation.
In the above photo, we see an increasingly common sight in public spaces: common area seating with places for people to charge their electronics. In the left, front part of the photo, in front of the woman in the blue jacket, is an icon of a plug. It is a pictogram, conveying meaning through its pictorial resemblance to the physical object. The =| is an international symbol for "charging station." So, we can go to the mall, not just in Greensboro, but just about anywhere, all sit together, recharging. As seen in the above photo, people are connecting to others, not beside them, but elsewhere. Today's picture is about being together, but separate. How often do you find yourself in that situation these days?
Have a great weekend, and, if you get a chance, check out the other photos at Weekend Reflections- but perhaps not when you are with others!
Who but you would look at this picture and think of being together but separate, then extending your perspective to the charging symbol? A good one, Janis.
Posted by: Jane T. Mitchell | Friday, February 07, 2014 at 03:35 PM
Thank you, Jane! Nice that somebody noticed.
Posted by: Janis & David | Friday, February 07, 2014 at 11:45 PM