Dan Middleton reads a John Dos Passos novel while his companion Jeannette Shively reads “Mary Poppins” while sharing a bench on the sidewalk on South State Street. The pair found a quiet spot to read and enjoy coffee from Java Central. My Final Photo for April 11, 2014.11`

Dan Middleton reads a John Dos Passos novel while his companion Jeannette Shively reads “Mary Poppins” while sharing a bench on the sidewalk on South State Street. The pair found a quiet spot to read and enjoy coffee from Java Central. My Final Photo for April 11, 2014.11`

One of the sure signs of warmer weather and a bright Spring is Dave Talbot watering plants in front of his flower shop on North State Street. My Final Photo for April 10, 2014.

A sign maker’s shadow falls across paper covering the glass on The Cabinet Maker’s front windows as he applies the company’s new logo. My Final Photo for April 0, 2014.

A young girl plays one of the electronic pianos of Music and Arts while visiting the store with her father. My Final Photo for April 8, 2014.