This is an alley behind Market Square in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.

I love to walk through the alley, read, look and take pictures.

In my own mind, I have come to think of it as 'The Philosophers' Alley.'

And we're all philosophers, really. Philosophers and artists.

All creators.

We all have something to say.

Sometimes the silence is deafening.....this wall is SHOUTING!

Angst. Despair.

In your face.

Good advice.

Just in case you haven't noticed, read it here!

Backdoor to a kitchen.

?????? Can't read the message, but I like the medium.

Encouragement, for when you're down.

Messy is beautiful....or at least interesting. Tidy is over rated.

Assuming you ARE golden.

Hanging by a thread.

The perfect toast or blessing.

I agree....especially about the government.

When is a happy face sinister? When it belongs to Ryan.

Is that a magic mushroom? (Continue to the next page, please.)

Take wings and fly? Maybe not for everyone.

The game's rigged.

Snug alcove and orange soda for a party of two.