Oddball: Beer and Flowers

This display made me laugh right on Second Avenue in New York City.

CFFC: Arches and Domes On The Other Side of Town

I think you can tell the more affluent side of the neighborhood by the prettier architecture: nicer doors and courtyards, domes, arches and non-standard roof lines,  “no parking unless you can prove you live here” signs, and  gardens.

So in response to Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge, here’s what I found in that area:

New Horizons: Things Are Looking Up

Midlife is a strange and exciting time to be job-eliminated.

I had a lifetime of caring for other people (I am the oldest of five so the responsibilities started early.) I can now sensibly think of shifting gears and earning a living at work that I love. But what?