Vincent, my Valentine

How's this guy for a sweet Valentine?  Judging by the heart on the window, I guess his name is Vincent.  Not sure what he's wearing, but his surroundings definitely scream "Happy Valentine's Day".

I took the larger photo first, then noticed that he has a mini-me in the second photo.

SKYWATCH--squid, anyone?

The other day I posted a photo from a sushi bar, but had few commentors who shared my taste for that dish.

How about squid?  These people were waiting for the sun to go down so the squid below the pier would be more amenable to their bait.

See other skies on SKYWATCH.

Four fingers, no thumb...REVISED!!

REVISION:  Mathematically-challenged me now sees that there are indeed four fingers and a thumb....duh.

Bad enough to be dismembered hand, let alone be short a thumb along with a body.  Seen on the floor of a closed business on Capitol Hill in Seattle.

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.

See other skies on SKYWATCH.

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.