52 Photos Project

The prompt this week: twinkling lights.
Here are my "Christmas lights under glass"—
and I have to confess that I don't always save 
them just for the holidays (too pretty).


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Weekend Reflections

The view from my new yoga studio—the
conference room where I work (class twice a week
and it's free—can you say "nice perk"?)

[To see more weekend reflections, visit James's meme.]

52 Photos Project

The prompt this week: giving thanks.
I'm so thankful that my almost-92-year-old mother is 
still going strong, with all marbles very much present 
and accounted for.  She does have a bad back, though, which 
means a lot of time spent at home. These are some of the 
24 Advent presents I wrapped for her this past weekend—
to be opened, one a day, from December 1 to Christmas Eve. 
Nothing too exciting, really—#13 is a box of 
crystallized ginger; it's mostly about the presentation
(and having something fun to look forward to).


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Weekend Reflections

This display of mirrors caught my eye—
and this guy's as well—at a flea market
on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

[To see more reflections, visit James's meme.]

52 Photos Project

The prompt this week: something borrowed.
Years ago, a workmate was getting a new office and
asked me to briefly hold onto a few of her tchotchkes.
I fell in love with this funky folk-art angel and
just had to "borrow" him. My colleague understood—
and he's been living with me ever since.


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Weekend Reflections

This kitty's just one (but a big one) of the
thousands and thousands of creatures on
display in the Hall of Biodiversity, at the
American Museum of Natural History.

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52 Photos Project

The prompt this week: Capture shades of aqua.
I captured these while hiking from Monterosso al Mare
to Vernazza, the two northernmost towns of Italy's
Cinque Terre, one of the most beautiful spots in the world.
Sadly, both towns were heavily damaged by mudslides
a couple of weeks ago, and the heavy rains keep coming.
If you're interested, Nicole, who writes the blog
Cultural Comments, provided a report and continues
to post updates and info on how to help. 
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Sunday Bridges

It's the Queensboro, aka Ed Koch, aka 59th Street
(feelin' groovy) Bridge. Heard a story once about
a guy who was walking under this bridge and
started whistling that song. Then he heard someone
behind him whistling it too—so he turned around
and saw that it was Paul Simon!  I love that
story, even though it's probably an urban legend.

[To see more Sunday Bridges, go here, chez Louis la Vache.]

52 Photos Project

The prompt this week: Trick or Treat!
Came upon this photo op as New Yorkers
were gearing up for our famous Halloween 
parade.  I'd have to say that these "costumes" are 
not for those who are shy (or bothered by the cold!).
Could/would you do it?


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