VILLA FROM THE PAST

 Once upon a time, this charming little villa was once a pearl for someone. Its name is Villa Maca (MAH-tsa), which means 'kitty'.  I actually thought it had been torn down, but today I realized I had been looking for it on an adjacent street. I have a feeling though, given the renovation in this neighborhood, that the bulldozers are not far away.

DRESSED FOR THE URBAN JUNGLE

 All decked out for survival in the urban jungle.

SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY--in the alley

 I was walking my dog late at night and came across this fellow on his way home. 

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SHE'S SEEN IT ALL

 I would imagine this stone lady has seen it all and has just glazed over.  I wonder though if she was just a classic face, or was she really modeled after someone.

BRANDY

 On the walking street downtown, there are still some die-hard stands, offering seasonal wares. Rakija, or brandy, is one of them, and this fellow doesn't look like he wants to quit.

THEME DAY FOR FEBRUARY--STREET CORNERS

 My street corner is a very busy one almost at every hour, and unfortunately has been the scene of many serious accidents and fender-benders. In the first photo you can see that a trolley has hit another, which is bad enough, though not so serious. There were no injuries, but the results were chaotic. In the second photo, you can see only part of a trolley back-up, which included buses, motorcycles, and passenger cars. Awful. I was on foot, so got through just fine. Five city buses and trolleys run on the streets where the trolleys are, so you can  imagine the chaos.

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MONDAY MURALS--the dog park

 Popping back to Seattle for this colorful mural. They say dogs only see shades of yellow and blue, so whoever did this mural either knew that or lucked out.

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A MOMENT OF HIS TIME

 I watched this lady approach this priest and speak to him. He didn't respond right away, so curious me is still wondering what her comment or question was.

KEEPIN' 'EM CLEAN

 This fellow was walking three fluffy, white Bichons. Spotless they were indeed. Most of the time, I give credit to the owner for keeping them so tidy, but other times wonder if the little pups are ever let to run free and really get dirty.

That is why I would never have a white dog! Or a white car....or a white coat....or a white skirt....

SKYWATCH--red sunset

 I often get striking views from my kitchen window.  

Happy Weekend to all.

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THE SOFTENER OF EVIL HEARTS

 St. Marko's cathdral is located a short distance from where I live. Behind this church is a small Russian church, not visible here. This morning, on my way to walk my dog, I came across this HUGE line, which doubled back again from the top (cannot be seen here).  More and more people were lining up. This is one of those instances where a drone would have come in handy.

Anyway, I asked a lady waiting in line who told me that the icon of Mary Mother of God Softener of Evil Hearts had arrived on loan to the small Russian church. Apparently, this particular icon is not seen often. You can read more about it by clicking HERE.