I just wanted to share the simple but beautiful image of a pilaster (a decorative column on a wall) and the surrounding brick facade. Taken in Old Oakland, little details like this are reminders of the creative efforts of all the unknown people who have come before us. Bricks have a special place in my heart, as they are designed to fit in a person’s hand, thus recording the signature of all those who worked on a place. I love such ordinary everyday creativity!