A piece of sunshine

A piece of sunshine from times past. An old, East-German manufactured Trabant sits alone under a tree.

Looks like it's well-loved, though!

WEEKEND REFLECTIONS--anything....?

In the late Seventies, fifteen year-old actress-then-model, Brooke Shields, purred in an ad for Calvin Klein jeans, "You know what comes between me and my Calvins? Nothing. Absolutely nothing," which made some believe she wore no underwear under her jeans.

I'm not sure if Brooke did, but I don't think  this girl does!

See other reflections on James' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS.

SKYWATCH--gray sky, black bird

It's a black bird, not a blackbird, at least black in its silhouette. I think it's a pigeon, perched under an arch in Kalemegdan Park.  Just  below it stands this fellow, so I imagine the bird's keeping its distance! See other skies on SKYWATCH.

Homeless

When I walk early in Tasmajdan Park, I often see this woman on the same park bench.  Of course she's not there in inclement weather, but when it's warmish, she is, and I go early enough to see her awaken, make her 'bed', and then do her hair.  And then she speaks, sometimes softly, sometimes in a harsh voice, to  her suitcase.

Of course I don't stick around to eavesdrop, but this is so sad. I wonder what her story is.

ABC WEDNESDAY--"J" is for "Just by chance"

Or maybe "Just for fun," since I can't help but not believe these two ladies set out with matching heads and weren't aware of it.  One has a definite preference for red, the other for blue.

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

NOTE:  When I clicked on ABC WEDNESDAY to link up, I learned that Mrs. Nesbitt's husband is ill and that she will be temporarily putting aside ABC Wednesday. Prayers to her and her family.

Symbols behind a symbol

The statue of the Victor in Kalemegdan Park is a symbol of  Belgrade, and the humble sparrow has become the city's mascot, as I explained to you in this post last April.

Catch a falling star....

"Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket...." goes the song. And that's exactly what I did when I found this piece of decoration on a park bench. I'm a lost cause when it comes to picking up junk I can use...or not.

SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY---waiting

Benches in the shadows, and some in the sun, await passers-by in Kalemegdan Park.

See other shadows on SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY.

WEEKEND REFLECTIONS-- for Turkish coffee....

Individually, these little pots are called 'džezva' and are used for making Turkish coffee.  Many are on sale in Kalemegdan Park and around Belgrade.  In some restaurants, Turkish coffee is served on a little tray with a small cup and an individual džezva , accompanied by a Turkish Delight.

 Remember, the Turks occupied Yugoslavia/Serbia for 500 years.  Long enough to drink lots of coffee.

See other reflections on James' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS.

SKYWATCH--three planes and a sunset

Thanks again to my friend Jasmina for this shot off of her rooftop terrace. I actually had my back to this view, and she noticed the planes' trails.  From this terrace is where I took last Friday's shot.

See other skies on SKYWATCH.

No white after Labor Day

"No white after Labor Day," my mother used to say when I was  growing up in the US. I think she meant shoes, of course, but white pants might have fallen into that category, too. No matter, since here in Belgrade Labor Day is May 30th, not September 1st.

Anyway, the two girls in the foreground have definitely abandoned summer wear....  I see fur, leopard skin, and snakeskin....all fake, for sure, but environmentalists shouldn't have an issue with that.