Hollis and Lana

That’s all it said, Hollis and Lana.

Well, actually it was more like HOLLIS and LANA, since the names were rendered in block letters. Surrounded by a gorgeous mural, but the letters didn’t intrude on the artwork.

I’m not generally much of a fan of graffiti – I consider it vandalism, pure and simple. But I have to admit that while I can’t officially approve, this bit of scribing (scribery?) got me to thinking.

I found myself wondering about Hollis and Lana. Are they star-crossed lovers or teenagers professing their newly found devotion largely to convince themselves of the truth of their declaration. They might be a married couple larking during a walk around the block.

Since I’m not inclined to set up surveillance and Hollis and Lana probably won’t repeat their artwork in the same location anytime soon, it doesn’t seem likely I could catch them in flagrante, as they say.

But I am curious about them. And maybe a bit proud. You don’t see this sort of message all that often. It seemed a lovely expression and it made me smile.

I sure hope Hollis and also Lana are good to and for each other.