This land . . . which land?

I believe this mural—which I found last year in
Bordeaux—delivers a positive message.
What strikes me about it right now are the words
of Woody Guthrie's famous protest anthem
at the top, especially after Lady Gaga just sang
them Sunday at the Super Bowl.

[Linking back to Ruby Tuesday,
Our World Tuesday,  signs signs, and
Monday Mural at Oakland Daily Photo.]

Surinam powder puff

That's the name of this little flower that measures
 an inch or two in diameter.  This one blooms 
in temp-regulated greenhouse comfort
every winter at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

[Linking back to Macro Monday.]

inSPIREd Sunday

This is St.-Gervais-et-St.-Protais, in Paris. 
This church—the first constructed in
French Baroque style—was begun in the 
15th century.  It's famous for its organ, which
was played by several members of the 
talented Couperin family.

[To see more churches from around the world, go here.]

The Weekend in Black and White

One more from the Brooklyn Botanic:
this Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) from
their large bonsai collection.

[To see more b/w images, visit Dragonstar's meme.
Also linking back to Shadow Shot Sunday.]

Weekend Reflections

Last Sunday at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden:
reflected trees and a bright red fish.

[To see more Weekend Reflections,
visit James's meme.  Also linking back
to Orange You Glad It's Friday?]

Thursday Challenge—"group" (#2)

At a shop in Paris that sells all sorts
of acrylic dishware, I found
these wonderfully colorful spoons.
I love small spoons, but I couldn't decide
from among all the fun patterns.

[To see more of the Thursday Photo
Challenge, visit Dale's meme.]

ABC Wednesday—D is for "democracy"

Last night I joined a few thousand of my
neighbors here in Brooklyn and we
made our voices heard loud and clear;
apparently, we'll be doing this here
on a weekly basis.  God bless an America
where you can still do that.

[To see more ABC pics, go here.]