NIKOLA TESLA TAKES A BREAK

 I am sure NIKOLA TESLA tiij a wekk deserved break now and then.  Wonder what book he's reading.  Here he is on  a mural.

REFLECTION

The reflection cast from one of the new buildings on an equally new area of the city called Belgrade Waterfront sparkles on the Danube. Belgrade Waterfront is disliked by true Belgraders and long-time expats like I am, because it really clashes with the soul of the city. Visible in the foreground are the ruins of one of the many (now abandoned) floating bar restaurants, which were deemed too tacky for Belgrade's future plans.
 

CINDERELLA TREES

 I just had to take this photo of these three evergreens which looked to me like they're going to the ball.  See photo I pinched below. Apologies to Walt Disney.

THEME DAY AUGUST 2026--PURPLE

 Purple is the theme for August 2026, and for a while I was avidly hunting something purple. Unfortunately, I found it, sort of. I have MISPLACED my purple Transcend external hard drive!!!  Unthinkable. I have ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE where it could be. I have looked in all the logical places, the illogical ones, in the refrigerator, etc. and it is nowhere to be found. I truly believe it has found a portal to another dimension. I really wish it would come back.....Losing sleep over this, and am ready to hire a psychic. I took it to the US and I know I brought it back. Lodged Lost and Found notices at airports I traveled back through, just in case, but zilch. That means it should be here at my home....somewhere.  Anyway, it you've found it, let me know....nothing is impossible!

See other August Theme Day photos by CLICKING HERE.

SUMMER FASHION, THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT

Two different takes on summer fashion. Me, I prefer loose, billowly cotton or linen dresses.

WATCH YOUR BELONGINGS

 On a few local (Belgrade) Facebook groups, I have recently read a number of posts from persons who have been pickpocketed. Most claim they were careful, but we all know pickpockets are extremely skillful and usually work with a partner or two. There's no sense in making their 'job' any easier like this young woman did by leaving her purse behind her on the bench between us. Not once did she look around, totally engrossed in conversation with her friend. I could have made off with the entire purse had I been so inclined, but I preferred to lick my ice cream in peace. 

THE FROZEN BIKER

 Biker on the sidewalk along the Danube (Yes, this is Serbia....) who appears not to be moving, therefore frozen, despite the heat!

WALKING TEDDY

 Mom and son are doing okay, but Teddy must have been tired.

THE GAME GOES ON

 Two chess players meet downtown for a game of chess.  It's still hot here.....

NEEDLEPOINT

 This empty field across the street from me is a far cry from an art gallery. Nevertheless, my dog and I discovered a framed (albeit a damaged frame) needlepoint. Any takers? 

WAITING FOR THE BUS

I was waiting for the bus, too, though I wasn't nearly as stylishly dressed. The photo  behind her is of Hotel Moskva downtown, which I've shown you MANY TIMES BEFORE.