Literacy

Right next to the offices of the Virginian Pilot, this colorful maiden swims along Brambleton Ave complete with a stack of reading material. I wonder if she has any Lisa Suhay with her.

We caught her on April 18, 2009

Williams' School Mermaid

Originally know as Life. Celebrated Daily, she was donated to the school by Norfolk Tug Company. With an apple for teacher in tow, this adorable maiden welcomes staff and students to the Williams School in ghent. The 2nd photo is from the City of Norfolk website... It's how she used to look.

We caught her on March 29, 2009

Sea Shimmer

This mysterious beauty sits on a broken stand in front of the Ghent Physical Therapy building near the end of 21st St. I drive by her regularly and she is never facing the same direction twice.

We caught her on September 23, 2008

Palace Princess Beatrice

Guarding the entrance to the Palace Shoppes in Ghent, she is perched high atop her post on the sidewalk in Ghent watching over the district's shoppers.

We caught her on September 23, 2008

Nora Folk

This silvery swimmer is very entertainingly "clothed" in Norfolk postcards and tickets to Tides and Admirals games as well as events for Chrysler Hall and Scope. Her "broken arm" gave me the opportunity to tell my kids about the Norfolk Mace.

We found her on September 23, 2008

By the Stars

This peaceful beauty watches over the Discovey Child Care Center on Redgate Ave. We found her on the way to dinner at our favorite restaurant Orapax (shameless plug- try the Pegasus Wings!).

We caught her on September 23, 2008

1950s Fish Dish

We love this one for being blissfully old fashioned. My grandmother (who actually carried Rowena's products in her gift store) would be very excited to see this lovely and have the excuse to run into the shop to grab some lemon curd and pound cake.

We caught her on September 23, 2008