ACCIDENTAL CANINE ART

 It's been really cold, so haven't taken my camera out much, especially since I have two dogs in charge (returning my granddaughter's dog today) and it isn't easy to stop for a photo when I've got to keep one eye on the pups.

I decided to do some abstracts, and this  is one of them, created by my own dog, Madhu. It's what's left over from her rawhide chewie.

URBAN MUSHROOM

I brought this boy inside with some of its surrounding foliage....I found it around the corner but had neither camera nor phone with me. I'm going to replant it where it was growing. And of course I can't locate my mushroom book and chart, so if anyone can identify it, let me know.

ONCE AGAIN, WITH STYLE

 I posted this dashing guard at Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort a while back, and yesterday came upon another photo. He seems to be eyeing the lady on the phone....I am still loving his mustache. 

THREE PEARS

 I must admit that I do not eat enough fruit. My son went skiing with his family and left me three pears and some other perishables which might go bad if not eaten.  He said the pears were delicious.

Now there are just two left and they will be gone soon, as they really are delicious!

SKYWATCH --autumn colors in winter

 Taken around 7:30 a.m. from my terrace. I loved the lighting and the autumn colors, but now the lighting has changed and it all looks dreary!

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CONFUCIUS SAID AND WE FORGOT

Confucius, 551 to 479 BC, is considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Here is his  state in front of the Chinese Cultural Center in New Belgrade. His teachings emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibility to lead by virtue.

Most of our world leaders would do well to heed to his teachings, especially the one now elected president along with his crones in my birth country. 

MONDAY MURALS--WAKE UP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS

 Not sure, of course, but the very old buildings that have been demolished are most likely going to make room for a fancy apartment high-rise. Happening all over town. If they'd only make a park with a lot of greenery so we can all breathe a bit  better and this girl can really smell the flowers. I fear though that this mural will not be visible when the building goes up.

Thanking my friend Maja for sending me this photo!

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FROSTY TRIPTYCH

 I am hard-pressed for photos. It's been freezing, raining, and very foggy. The later makes it smoggy too. 

Here is a triptych of some frosty photos done free online. Couldn't figure out how to crop the last one decently. Oh, well.

OUT OF THE FOG...AND FROST

 Yesterday was my idea of a perfect January 1st. Very cold and frosty. Pup and I took an early morning walk, and met few people without dogs!  Even this lady had one, though he cannot be seen behind the tree.

INTO THE NEW YEAR

 These two pigeons appear to be questioning each other about what 2025 holds. I am wondering the same.

Dare I say "Happy New Year"?

LADY BEHIND THE WHEEL

 I am surprised I got this shot. Took it with my phone very quickly. You don't see many lady bus drivers here (in trams, yes) and this one stands out!