ABC WEDNESDAY "Z" is for "zoomer"

A new word for me, and possibly for you. I'm always at a loss for Z words.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines 'zoomer' as:  a baby boomer (born between 1946-1964) who is energetic and adventurous in retirement, who rejects traditional, passive stereotypes associated with aging and retirement. —David J. Demko, PhD, www.demko.com/zoomers.htm, 1998

So I am one.  Are you?  That's me in the brown trousers and black top on the step on the left during my last trip to India in 2013.  Getting itchy to go again.

See other Zs on Mrs. Nesbitt's ABC WEDNESDAY.

Granny Smith

These are Granny Smith apples and they are a lovely shade of green.  But you've seen green ones, so I did them in sepia.  The apples are now history and they were good....

Colors in motion

This lady was carefully picking her way down an icy street. Looks like I was a bit concerned about my own movements when I sneaked this shot, since she's a bit blurred....

Wet, cold, and icky

Snow here, but not much. Melting, and nowhere near as pretty as this photo might be.

Hey--no Coke?

This sign, which had the same text written in Serbian on the other side, stands in front of a bookstore downtown.  Looks like the Coca Cola people furnished the board, but seems as if there's no option for Coke here.

1944's Coke slogan was simply, "How about a Coke?", so maybe that's reason enough.

Have a look at Coke's slogans throughout the years.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015

"Where did the year go?" some ask, and indeed, they fly by fast....

This photo is an 'old' one of mine, and except possibly for the more modern buildings on the horizon, could be one from long ago.

Happy New Year to you all.

ABC WEDNESDAY--"Y" is for "Year", the new one....

Somebody's getting ready for New Year's Eve.  Will she go to the slot club or elsewhere?

See other Ys on Mrs. Nesbitt's ABC WEDNESDAY.

Waiting in the cold....

Snowed on Sunday and these two dogs were faithfully waiting in the cold by the outdoor market near me.  They don't seem as unhappy as I would be, should I be seated on the cold pavement!

Before the snow

It snowed yesterday, but this is the chilly fog the day before....

WEEKEND REFLECTIONS--the 'merry-go-round' in the children's park

Drizzling this morning, and I was drawn to the reflection of the handles that kids hold onto on this merry-go-round spinner in the park.

See other reflections on James' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS.

Taken with my little Minox Mini DCC 5.

SKYWATCH--nearing the end of the year

The New Year is drawing to an end, but some things remain timeless, like the church tower here, the birds, the early-morning sky....

See other skies on SKYWATCH.