ELECTION TIME AGAIN...

Elections pop up here seemingly at someone's whim. In June there will be another round of elections for the City Assembly, due to alleged irregularites in the 2023 elections. Here is a stand run by supporters of Serbia's current president. I shall write no more, but you can have a look RIGHT HERE.
 

STANDING OUT

 

This building dates frim the Sixties and is in the Brutalist art style. Not so attractive, but apartment layouts are great and ut is definitely sturdy. Someone has chosen to beautify their terrace and I hope it will catch on.

PASSED ON

 Strawberry shortcake made like my grandmother did is seasonal comfort food for me. No one makes it like this here, but I have passed on the recipe to my Serbian daughter-in-law. Now it is still a family favorite.

A GOOD SIGN

 This pigeon landed not far from me in the park and just stared at me. Most of Belgrade's pigeons are gray and unattractive. I hope it is a good sign...

FOUR WOMEN

 Four women near an outdoor market downtown.

WAITING FOR THE PHARMACY TO OPEN

 This fellow was reading a flyer while waiting for the pharmacy behind him to open. Nothing, special; just a slice of life.

BACK IN BELGRADE

 

Returned home just a few days ago; caught up in sorting out stuff for upcoming move (still in Belgrade), doing laundry, and I hope soon to be editing photos.

In the meantime, this dress in front of a thrift shop across the street caught my eye. A retro one; my mother wore a similar one for special occasions.

YANKEE IN NICE

 Edit: pastis is a licorice-flavored alcoholic drinksimilar to Greek ouzo.

My favorite drink as it is for many people in this area. No more posts from me until I return to Belgrade.

MY CHERRY SMOOTHIE

 Looks not so nice, but it was delicious. Trying to clear out my refrigerator before a short trip to France.  I may be only sporadically posting for a while.

MEDITATION

 

It has been such beautiful weather the last week. People take advantage of the warmth and sun in different ways. While playing ball with my dog, I came upon this girl meditating.

NIGHT LILACS

 The light from a nearby street lamp has altered their color, but these lilacs are still beautiful.