Happy Halloween! You may remember my little Serbian traveling companion, Radovan, who's been on trips with me to Greece, India, Qatar, and other local trips. He's accompanied to Seattle too, and since tomorrow we'll be back in Belgrade, he decided to pose with a luminous Halloween friend and pumpkin.
Posts from Belgrade tomorrow!
Impressions of Belgrade and Serbia and maybe photos from an in-country trip by a long-term ex-pat.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
SUNDAY BRIDGES--the land bridge
Quick: Can you identify where the land bridge linking the two larger continents shown here is located? Right you are: On a bench in a Seattle Ferries waiting room!
Taken while waiting for the ferry to Bainbridge Island and ever-searching for a bridge photo.
See other bridges, most likely real ones, at Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.
Taken while waiting for the ferry to Bainbridge Island and ever-searching for a bridge photo.
See other bridges, most likely real ones, at Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Weekend Reflection--a dentist's dream
I wonder if dentists smile (a healthy, white smile) when they see displays like this. Not only for all the sugar that harms your teeth in such excess, but the nuts that stick between them, and the caramel that often yanks out fillings.
But these apples are good. This shop will happily cut one up into pieces for you, so you can share the guilt, if not your dentist bill.
See other reflections at James' WEEKEND REFLECTION.
But these apples are good. This shop will happily cut one up into pieces for you, so you can share the guilt, if not your dentist bill.
See other reflections at James' WEEKEND REFLECTION.
Friday, October 28, 2011
SKYWATCH: The Needle....
The Space Needle through the legs of a sculpture at Seattle's Sculpture Park.
See other skies at SKYWATCH.
See other skies at SKYWATCH.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Juxtaposition
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
ABC WEDNESDAY "O" is for "obequitate "
Over a cup of coffee with Chuck, another blogger from Seattle, I mentioned this giraffe I'd photographed while obequitating in the Wedgwood area or Seattle. He told me he'd already posted it, and so he had, right here, with rhododendrons in bloom and a much brighter sky.
Last Monday I told you that you always learn something through blogs, so now you know, if you've clicked on the first link, what to "obequitate" means. I was in desperate need of an "O".
See other "O"s" on ABC WEDNESDAY.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
The supervisor
Monday, October 24, 2011
I am the captain of my soul
Photoblogging is definitely educational. Not only do we learn from our fellow bloggers, but from those of whom we sneak shots. Take this girl's calves, for example. I liked that she had twin tattoos, and clicked away not really being able to see right away what her skin advertised.
"I am the captain of my soul," I learned from the the Internet and indirectly from this Seattle pedestrian, is the last line of the poem "Invictus," by the English poet, William Ernest Henley (1849–1903). "...It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul."
I also learned from the above link that "At the age of 12, Henley fell victim to tuberculosis of the bone...the disease progressed to his foot, and physicians announced that the only way to save his life was to amputate directly below the knee...Stoicism inspired him to write this poem..."
So, now you've learned something, too.
"I am the captain of my soul," I learned from the the Internet and indirectly from this Seattle pedestrian, is the last line of the poem "Invictus," by the English poet, William Ernest Henley (1849–1903). "...It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul."
I also learned from the above link that "At the age of 12, Henley fell victim to tuberculosis of the bone...the disease progressed to his foot, and physicians announced that the only way to save his life was to amputate directly below the knee...Stoicism inspired him to write this poem..."
So, now you've learned something, too.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
So many hands on me!
Are you confused? My recent photos have been of Seattle, and of course you can see that this one is of Baby Mila at bathtime, here in Belgrade. In cyberspace, I'm still in Seattle, simply because I don't have time to flit around the city now taking photos. The hand in the foreground belongs to my 87-year-old mother, whom I've brought back here with me. Health care is very expensive in the US, and here for a quarter of the price, she has the same care, and is only a phone call away.
In any case, I posted this photo because today is my daughter's birthday, and some say Baby Mila looks a bit like her! The other hands belong to my son and daughter-in-law, and mine, as usual, were holding my camera.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAUGHTER TODAY!! (Be patient for Belgrade photos...I've uploaded Seattle thru Halloween....)
In any case, I posted this photo because today is my daughter's birthday, and some say Baby Mila looks a bit like her! The other hands belong to my son and daughter-in-law, and mine, as usual, were holding my camera.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAUGHTER TODAY!! (Be patient for Belgrade photos...I've uploaded Seattle thru Halloween....)
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Weekend reflection--Vintage
Taken through the window of a vintage shop in Pioneer Square: red hat, red ring, red hair...and a couple of other reds, including the jacket of one of the men in the reflection.
See other reflections at James' WEEKEND REFLECTION.
See other reflections at James' WEEKEND REFLECTION.
Friday, October 21, 2011
SKYWATCH -"The fly"
Seated on a stool and sipping coffee at the Pike Place Market in Seattle, I shared a view of a dreary sky over Puget Sound with this fly.
See other skies at SKYWATCH FRIDAY.
See other skies at SKYWATCH FRIDAY.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Buy this house---cheap!!
Who wants to buy this well-maintained, manufactured home in Gig Harbor, Washington? I am desperate to sell my mother's house!
I have listed it with the retirement community's sales office and on Craigslist, so click on that link it you are interested. If you'd like to read more about this retirement community, please click here!
This is a manufactured home, and can be moved, if you happen to have a lot in the area. Or anywhere, but in the area is easier!
I have listed the price, but I will sell it to anyone who makes me a reasonable offer. If you have questions, you can always write to me at the email link under View My Complete Profile--About Me.
I have listed it with the retirement community's sales office and on Craigslist, so click on that link it you are interested. If you'd like to read more about this retirement community, please click here!
This is a manufactured home, and can be moved, if you happen to have a lot in the area. Or anywhere, but in the area is easier!
I have listed the price, but I will sell it to anyone who makes me a reasonable offer. If you have questions, you can always write to me at the email link under View My Complete Profile--About Me.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
ABC WEDNESDAY...."N" is for "near"
Near is where I was to these two Seattle policemen. Looks like they're well-equipped, though the fellow on the right needs a new pair of trousers.
See other N's on ABC WEDNESDAY.
See other N's on ABC WEDNESDAY.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Chuck's beads
Many of you know, at least in cyberspace, Chuck Pefley of One a day-mostly Seattle. Chuck isn't posting there anymore, but has devoted all his energy into a new endeavor, creating glass bead jewelry, which you can see and buy here. As you can see, Chuck has a stand at the Pike Place Market.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday brunch
Went out to brunch yesterday at Chandler's Crabhouse that offers a great view. When I wasn't looking out the window, I was sipping my drink, and deciding what to order. It was all good.... Notice the little clam on my Bloody Mary.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
SUNDAY BRIDGES--watch the birdie(s)!
Okay, it's part of a pier and not really a bridge today, but there are bridges nearby ...
These gulls at Ivar's restaurant on the Seattle waterfront can be rather aggressive, despite what the sign says (ha), so watch your fingers.
See other bridges at Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.
These gulls at Ivar's restaurant on the Seattle waterfront can be rather aggressive, despite what the sign says (ha), so watch your fingers.
See other bridges at Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Reflection Weekend--the pink boa
No snake, it's the doughnut, all pink with coconut, making it resemble a feather boa. When you visit Seattle, make sure to gobble a few more calories at Top Pot doughnuts. The downtown one has a really pretty ceiling, the lights of which are reflected here on the table.
See more reflections, but probably no more pink boas, at James'WEEKEND REFLECTION.
See more reflections, but probably no more pink boas, at James'WEEKEND REFLECTION.
Friday, October 14, 2011
SKYWATCH--classic view
Not very original, but typical!
See other skies, undoubtedly more original than mine this week, at SKYWATCH.
See other skies, undoubtedly more original than mine this week, at SKYWATCH.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
MEOW!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
ABC WEDNESDAY: "M" is for "The Mutt and the Mouser"
Another guest photographer today. This time it is my daughter's friend, Muna, (another "M") who is contributing her pets' photo. Here you see Evander and his feline friend, GG.
For sure Evander is not a mutt, and I am not sure GG is a good mouser, but the M's fit today.
See other M's on ABC WEDNESDAY.
For sure Evander is not a mutt, and I am not sure GG is a good mouser, but the M's fit today.
See other M's on ABC WEDNESDAY.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
A tower and tiled roof
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Sunday Bridges -- 'essence of bridge'!
It's there, but it's not....essence of bridge.
See other bridges in whole, in part, or in essence at Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.
See other bridges in whole, in part, or in essence at Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
REFLECTION WEEKEND--amethyst
Not really amethysts, of course, but the purple beads and glasses remind me of amethyst, my birthstone.
What's your birthstone?
See other reflections on James' WEEKEND REFLECTION.
What's your birthstone?
See other reflections on James' WEEKEND REFLECTION.
Friday, October 7, 2011
SKYWATCH - Floating over the Snohomish valley
I'm sure the view is great up there, but I'll enjoy the sunset from terra firma. Being elevated in a small, open space is not my idea of fun.
Do you do hot air ballooning or some other aerial sport?
See other skies at SKYWATCH FRIDAY.
Do you do hot air ballooning or some other aerial sport?
See other skies at SKYWATCH FRIDAY.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
ABC WEDNESDAY "L" is for "lighthouse"
Took an early-morning ferry to Bainbridge Island to visit some good friends. Here's one of the area's many lighthouses.
See what other L's bloggers have posted at ABC WEDNESDAY.
See what other L's bloggers have posted at ABC WEDNESDAY.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Still green....
Monday, October 3, 2011
Two blondes
Sunday, October 2, 2011
SUNDAY BRIDGES--Aurora Bridge revisited
Relying here on my son-in-law's photos again, since he's been snapping here and I haven't too much yet. This bridge seems sooooo long.....
Check out more bridges on Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.
Check out more bridges on Louis La Vache's SUNDAY BRIDGES.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
THEME DAY--Mystery object
Hmmm...what's this? It it easy to figure out or not? Arrived here in the US (see yesterday's post) and was pleased to see my son-in-law had taken so many great shots with his new Nikon D90 that he purchased when I was here the last time. This Mystery Object is one of his photos.
Not clear to me whether we're supposed to tell what this 'mystery object' is....so I've typed the answer in teeny-tiny print below.
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
It's an open magazine on a mirror...
Not clear to me whether we're supposed to tell what this 'mystery object' is....so I've typed the answer in teeny-tiny print below.
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
It's an open magazine on a mirror...
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