Speedo

See that guy in the green Speedo?
On the left center of the photo? He's talking to the lady in the red blouse?

He's a street performer.

Did I mention that it's December 4th?  In New York City?

Yup.

Rainy Smiles

Even though we fixed our roof and the rain no longer comes in in seven different places, rainy days can still get me down. So I went out looking for something about the rain to make me smile. Some plants and trees looked as sad, heavy, and droopy as I felt. But the succulents looked thrilled to be a part of it, holding the water in huge drops for as long as possible before they rolled down the thick leaves into a waiting pool near the stem.