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JUST THE PHOTOS, MA’AM


I can’t think about American politics right now. And if I can’t think about it, I can’t write about it. Kind of a reverse take on the old Cartesian saw:  I can’t think. Therefore I can’t write.

I can’t think about the American political scene post-January 6, because the State of Affairs scares the crap out of me. So instead of conceptualizing possible nightmare scenarios, each more terrifying than the last—the zombie-like return of The Former Guy, blood flowing and tires burning in the streets, a skilled autocrat conning his/her way into the Oval....  Just can't think about it. So I say the Serenity Prayer instead, recovering political junkie that I am. And I stay on the lookout in my physical environs, iPhone in hand, on the hunt for the quirky, the cool, the weird, and whatever serendipity throws at me.

For my comrades in fear out there, here is the Serenity Prayer. As you chant, visualize GOP “leadership.”

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.

Feeling wiser? Good. Now you can sit back and enjoy a few of the quirky, cool, beautiful, and weird things I encountered on walks in my neighborhood, like the Sasha Waltz dance troupe poster above.  The title means "Holding together," as in pandemic.

Starting with the vegetal:


 Moving on to the animal:


 
 

Art:




Commerce:



New architecture (yes, really):

 

Signs of a pandemic: 



And ending with the just plain weird:


Keep it real! And wear your damn mask!

Marilyn


 

 


Comments

  1. RebeccaMay 24, 2021 at 8:28 PM

    Love it!...bleeding hearts one of my favs...great photo of vaccinated you too.💕

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    1. MarilynMay 25, 2021 at 10:07 AM

      Yes, bleeding heart could be our middle name!

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  2. Patty JoMay 24, 2021 at 9:16 PM

    3 corgis as a unit of measurement! And hell yes, I'd kiss you.

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    1. MarilynMay 25, 2021 at 10:08 AM

      The tee shirt is courtesy of Martin and Habib. Steve has one too. Gotta love those guys!

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  3. LibbyMay 24, 2021 at 9:16 PM

    Loved the photos Marilyn. Thank you.

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  4. DenaMay 24, 2021 at 9:57 PM

    Love your long hair!

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    1. MarilynMay 25, 2021 at 10:09 AM

      It's a work in progress and I'm not yet convinced. But thank you!

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  5. NewYorkNeuKoellnMay 24, 2021 at 10:37 PM

    Berlin, du Schöne!

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  6. ElisabettaMay 25, 2021 at 3:08 AM

    Marylin che bello leggerti e vederti in gran forma!

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    1. MarilynMay 25, 2021 at 10:13 AM

      Ciao, bella! Ci mancate ma ci vediamo in ottobre. Siete completamente vaccinati? Tutti in buona salute? Speriamo bene per l'estate. A presto!

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  7. Walking in WelliesMay 25, 2021 at 5:07 PM

    Wonderful photos! Love your hair too! x

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