Hello

 I spotted this woman with the nice greeting on a corner in Little Italy. We all can use a bit of pleasant welcoming these days. The artist for this one is Vivian Rosas and it was done in 2019.

Taking part in Monday Murals. Click HERE to see more murals from around the world.

Redbud

Climate change seems to be having an effect on some trees and plants that are now able to survive in farther north areas than normal. The Redbud trees seem to be one of them. I never remember seeing them years ago but now we are treated to the lovely sight of them in bloom each spring.

Sparrow

I had been trying to get a shot of this White-throated Sparrow as it bounced around on a lawn but it kept moving quickly until all of a sudden it stopped and looked right at me.  I then got my pic! 

Taking part in Saturday's Critters. Click HERE to see more creatures from around the world.

Reading

I'm not sure if this young woman was studying or reading for pleasure but she certainly was concentrating on her book.  I passed by twice and she was still at it even with all of the kids playing in the background and other people just passing through the park.

An Orange Mystery

It is a mystery to at least me as to what this lovely plant is. I spotted it in someone's garden and had to stop for a pic.  I'm sure someone out there has the answer!

Pens

While out wandering around a couple of weeks ago I happened upon this stationery store. I had no idea it even existed and looking through the window you could see lovely displays of paper etc. Of course like all the rest of our stores it is closed now during our lockdown. It is a place to visit when normal comes back. 

Taking part in Signs 2. Click HERE to see more signs from around the world.

Lilac Time

We got some very warm weather last week which encouraged all of the lilac bushes to break out their displays. Hopefully they don't disappear quickly in the heat. This little bush was right beside a Redbud tree for an added bit of colour.