In Times Square

I actually took this picture a couple of days
before Christmas, at (believe it or not) 2 o'clock
in the afternoon.  There's no rain predicted
for tonight—that's good news for the estimated
1 million (!) people who will be gathering here.
I will most definitely not be joining that crowd,
but I wish them—and you—a very Happy New Year!

[Linking back to Ruby Tuesday and to Our World Tuesday.]

Monday Mellow Yellows

. . . or you could save yourself a bundle and get
married in a white T-shirt and yards
and yards and yards of bright yellow tulle.

[To see more Monday Mellow Yellows, visit Gemma's meme.]

Shadow Shot Sunday

I looked back and discovered that this is
my 223rd Sunday shadow shot since I first
began this addiction four and a half years ago—
and I'm still on the lookout wherever I am!
(This one was in the kitchen of the apartment
I stayed at in Paris last month.)

[To see more Sunday shadows, go here.]

The Weekend in Black and White

Good food has never been hard to find in Paris,
but these days some priorities may have shifted.  The
first thing this little restaurant, Le Tiquetonne, wants you
to know is that they have WiFi.  (Oh, and you can also
 get a "simple and good" old-fashioned burger. )

[To see more monochromes, visit Dragonstar's meme.]

Weekend Reflections

One more image of the season—this year, Bloomie's
gave their holiday windows an international
flair.  This ode to Italy was my favorite.

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

Thursday Challenge—bright colors

They've now been handed out (and much appreciated
by all).  Sometimes, though, I think the packages are
so pretty, it's almost a shame to open them!
I'm wishing a Happy Boxing Day (read about
it here) to all my pals who are celebrating today. 

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

ABC Wednesday—X is for "Xmas"

Yesterday I showed you some Parisian
window dresser's version of Santa.  Now here's 
my idea of a real Santa (though some small
children did cry when they were parked on his lap).
{BTW, I've used this X word in a previous Christmastime 
post—and explained why I think "Xmas" is okay.}
Hope all of you who are celebrating today
are having a wonderful holiday! 

[To see more ABC posts, go here.]