ABC WEDNESDAY: "E" is for 'envious'

I must admit I'n a bit envious of this cool kids' hair salon in a toy store here in Seattle.

What fun!  Also have to admit I'd have a terrible time trying to squeeze myself into one of those cars.

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

Sushi bar

Seattle has a good share of sushi bars and I love sushi...so......

Rain, rain....

The East Coast has major snow and here in Seattle we have a lot of rain. California envies the Evergreen State at the moment. I hear it's dry down there.

SKYWATCH--the view from Alki Beach

Seattle skyline as seen from Alki Beach.

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Rainbow on my wall

Not my wall, but my daughter's wall.

ABC WEDNESDAY--"D" is for "detail"

In the back yard of my daughter's house stands the most beautiful magnolia tree, laden down with beautiful blossoms in the spring.  I found this magnolia pod and liked the texture. I will crack it open to see the seeds, which are, I think, red.  Should you have a pod and want to grow a magnolia tree, just google 'magnolia pod' and you'll see how.

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

NOTE:  A big THANK YOU to blogger Alain, who informed me that this tree's name is named for the French botanist Pierre Magnol (June 8, 1638 – May 21, 1715) from Montpellier, France.

Last year's, but holding on.

The fruit of some decorative cherry tree, I think. Still holding on from last year.

Feeling devilish

It's my birthday today and I am feeling devilish.  This little devil adorns a stool in El Diablo coffee shop on Queen Anne in Seattle.  Good coffee, with a mug of their featured brew for only one dollar.

THEME DAY--What I would miss most

I had the privilege of selecting this month's theme, and I chose "What Would You Miss Most?" if you had to leave the city you usually post from.

I would definitely miss the Romi or Gypsy population here, for many reasons:  their resourcefulness, their spontaneity, and their overall joie de vivre, despite many prejudices and hardships.  I'm in Seattle now, and haven't seen a-one.

I've posted about them many times before, and you may remember this photo.

Today I'm posting several photos together, but hey, it's my meme and tomorrow is my birthday.

See other photos for this meme on City Daily Photo Theme Day.

NOTE:  The other day I took one of those dumb quizzes everyone posts on Facebook.  This one queried, "What were you in a former life?"  Guess what I was:  a gypsy! 

WEEKEND REFLECTIONS--Briefly back to Serbia Part II

The other day I posted a photo from Kovilj Monastery in Serbia because I had received a essage from a Serbian composer in the US who is interested in bringing several of the monastery's monks to NYC and Chicago this March to perform, singing medieval chants.

If you want to know more, here is the link.

Pictured at votive candles in the monastery's gift shop.

See other reflections on James' WEEKEND REFLECTIONS.

SKYWATCH--Mount Rainier

Another drive-by shooting over the 520 floating bridge.  I was a passenger, don't worry, otherwise I'd have been in the water.

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