Calling all sea creatures

On Saturday, my daughter Lila and her friends
marched in Coney Island's yearly Mermaid Parade
(in honor of a departed friend, their intrepid
and much loved leader in parades past).
I loved seeing all those who come out to march—lots 
of fun whatever your age, breed, or state of (un)dress!

[Linking back to Blue Monday and Mosaic Monday.]

Mellow Yellow Monday

A talented friend—Bob Sievert—had a gallery
show last year.  I love his blasé nudes, but 
I especially liked his "mermaids," an
homage to our annual Coney Island Mermaid
Parade (which takes place next Saturday).


[To see more Mellow Yellow, go here.]

the mermaid parade

Today's the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade.  Unfortunately,
I'm missing it.  But fortunately, I have these shots of last
year's parade (stolen borrowed from my talented daughter Lila—
who's also marching this time & I hope someone gets a picture).
One of these years . . . (but as a spectator, not a "mermaid").