One day, you’re walking down the street minding your own business.  You happen to look up and spot in a tree, not a sparrow, or a pigeon or some other kind of bird, but a man.  A very big man, standing precariously on a small limb that looks like it might snap at any minute if he’s not careful.   You stop to watch him for a few minutes and he seems to know what he’s doing and he’s careful about it.  On the ground is another man, watching closely and tightly holding a rope attached to the man above.   You look around and notice that no one else stopped to observe the men.   Everyone is on the go.  It’s as if a man, high above, in a tree is a normal, daily sight.   You shake your head, shrug your shoulders, pull out your camera, snap a few pics and move on.  

Paz

When I was younger, I never cared about protecting myself against the elements of the weather.  In the wintertime, I never wore hats or gloves (Sometimes, I’d use ear muffs and fingerless gloves but that was rare.).  During the summertime, I never wore a hat or used my sunglasses.  Well, that’s all changed the older I’ve become.   I’ve found that I definitely need those articles of clothing for protection.  Today, when it’s sunny, you’ll find me using my hat, among other things.

Out and about, the other day, I spotted different New Yorkers wearing their hats.  Nothing fancy but a smart move on their part to protect themselves against the powerful rays of the sun.  It’s been so hot and sunny, you could probably fry an egg on the sidewalk (and your head).

Do you wear hats and use other protective items  on sunny days?

Paz

An employee of a grocery store is taking a break.  He looks like he needs it.

Happy Ruby Tuesday, everyone!   Check out WORK OF THE POET to see a lineup of other photos that feature the color red.

Paz

Hiya Folks:

I’m back.  Well, kinda, sorta…

Thanks for all your comments below and thanks for stopping by to check on me.

I took these photos in June and NO, your eyes do NOT deceive you.  Yup, those men are standing around on the sidewalk in bathrobes.  LOL!   I spotted them a mile away and started taking their photos.      Actually they were working.   They stood in front of Ricky’s, a health and beauty products store.  Apparently, they were promoting some sort of product for the store.  I didn’t have time to stop to find out what the product was, since I was rushing  to an appointment.   With the two good-looking,  bathrobe-clad men standing in front of the store, I’m sure the place received a lot of customers that day.   They probably made a lot of sales, too.  

Have a great week, everyone!

Hugs,

Paz

Aquilegia (Columbine)

Hi All: Sorry I’ve been missing in action for some time now. I’m taking a break and will be back in September.

Paz xoxo