Alone in a crowd (Weekend Street/Reflections # 101)

 

Rome, Italy

The woman in the middle of the crowd was staring at something above. Probably a beautiful old building. I was waiting for her to say, "Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!"😁

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Dreaming of a White Christmas (Weekend Street/Reflections # 100)

 Holland, Pennsylvania

It never snows where I live, but my last place had a winter wonderland view with snow-covered Christmas trees.

Merry Christmas!

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Praying for pizza? (Weekend Street/Reflections # 99)

 

Venice, Italy

The first time I walked by this window neither one of them had food, a few minutes later I noticed the woman was eating and the man looked like he was praying.

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Bar Royal (Weekend Street/Reflections # 98)

 Venice, Italy

He was getting ready to smoke a cigarette and read the morning newspaper.

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A Lonely Dinner (Weekend Street/Reflections # 97)

 Venice, Italy

While walking in a particularly dark area in Venice, I turned a corner and saw this man sitting alone at a table in a restaurant. Coincidentally I took this picture exactly eight years ago, on December 2, 2014. It was during a wonderful trip to London, Florence, Venice, and Paris.

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A Cop Bar? (Weekend Reflections # 96)

 

Doylestown, Pennsylvania

Judging by the looks on their faces they don't enjoy having their pictures taken. 😉

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Yosemite Sam/Horace Greeley (Weekend Street/Reflections # 95)

Newport Beach, California

While standing on the Newport Beach pier, he said, "Go West, young man" and laughed. I wondered if he wanted me to jump off the end of the pier or go to Catalina Island. Then I laughed because he called me a young man. I was probably 50 when I took this picture.😄

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Un Peu de Magritte ? (Weekend Street\Reflections # 94)

 Paris, France

Is it just me or does the man on the left look tiny?

I guess it's all about the perspective.😄

 

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London Calling (Weekend Street/Reflections # 93)

 

London, England

The man was on Great George Street walking toward Westminster Bridge. 

The phone box reminded me of the title track of an album I had when I was in high school.

It's also the title of this post.😄    

                                                                                    London Calling by The Clash (1979)

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A Pumpkin Crime Scene (Weekend Street/Reflections # 92)

 

Newtown, Pennsylvania

The woman was probably thinking, "What kind of monster would do this to an innocent pumpkin?" 😄

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Rue de Beaujolais (Weekend Street/Reflections # 91)

 

Paris, France                     (10 Décembre 2014)

At the end of Rue Vivienne where it meets Rue de Beaujolais near Palais Royal.  

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A Cold Day in Lyon (Weekend Street/Reflections # 90)

Lyon, France

I've noticed that a lot of French restaurants and shops, etc, are too hot in the winter. My hat, jacket, scarf, and gloves come off as soon as or sometimes before I enter.  It was the opposite when I lived in Texas. It could be 100 degrees, but my wife and I brought jackets to restaurants because of the powerful air conditioners. 

I'm amazed by French people that wear heavy coats while they shop or eat and by Texans that wear shorts and T-shirts in restaurants that feel like refrigerators. 

Coincidentally, I just noticed I'm wearing a T-shirt that has a French flag and a Texas flag. I got it from The Alliance Francaise in Dallas.

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All Aboard (Weekend Street/Reflections # 89)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I noticed the sign near the window that says "For entry hit glass here." I laughed to myself as I imagined the reactions if I started hitting the glass. 😄 This is Jefferson Station shortly after the name change; it used to be called Market East Station.

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Dolce far niente (Weekend Street/Reflections # 88)

 Venice, Italy

Soaking up some winter sunshine before he speeds away in his Riva Aquarama boat. 

Riva's slogan - “Sun, sea, joy of living!"

Dolce far niente is an Italian phrase that directly translates to “sweet doing nothing.”

Definition: “pleasant relaxation in carefree idleness”

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Jazz Hands (Weekend Street/Reflections # 87)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I used to see this guy from time to time on Walnut street. I think this picture is from 2013. 

I just realized I started Weekend Reflections 13 years ago on September 25, 2009. Thanks for being part of it! 😀

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La Pluie (Weekend Street/Reflections # 86)

 Paris, France

"Tombe tombe tombe la pluie

Le ciel est gris la pluie s'invite comme par surprise

elle est chez nous et comme un rite qui nous enlise

les parapluies s'ouvrent en cadence

comme une danse,

les gouttes tombent en abondance

sur douce France."

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The Mario Bros? (Weekend Street/Reflections # 85)

 Florence, Italy                      (The Ponte Vecchio)

Does anyone remember the arcade game Donkey Kong or The Mario Bros.(Mario and Luigi)? Maybe it was the ladder, but that's what I thought of when I saw these guys.😉

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Why are you taking my picture? (Weekend Street/Reflections # 84)

 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Him: "Why are you taking my picture?"

Me: "Why did you step into my picture?" "Look behind you, you don't want to make her mad."

Laughs......😄

*The woman behind him was part of an advertisement on the acrylic bus shelter.

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Mais la plus rapide ? (Weekend Street/Reflections # 83)

 Lyon, France

I noticed the sign in the window as these women slowly crossed the street. The sign says "La fibre, oui Mais la plus rapide" or "Fiber(optic), yes but the fastest." 

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Service (Without) a Smile (Weekend Street/Reflections # 82)

 

Venice, Italy

Who remembers the "Service with a smile" signs that used to be in many shops and restaurants?

It would have been really funny if this place had one.😄

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Night Rider (Weekend Street/Reflections # 81)

 Florence, Italy

Watch out for fast bikes in Florence.

I've been hit by a bike twice, both in Florence. One time was my fault, and the other was the bike rider's fault. Both times were painful, but thankfully no lasting damage.

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Une femme en train de fumer (Weekend Street/Reflections # 80)

Paris, France

Healthy vs unhealthy habits. 

Smoking cigarettes and eating too much ice cream (Berthillon) is bad for you.  

Walking and bike riding is good for you. 

I don't smoke or ride a bike, but I walk a lot, and I like to eat ice cream, toujours avec modération.😇

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The VIP Table. (Weekend Street/Reflections # 79)

 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Reading Terminal Market was fairly crowded but this guy had a long table all to himself. I wondered why until I saw a clue on the Coke can and then it made sense. 😀

About the Reading Terminal Market:

"Welcome to the Reading Terminal Market. One of America’s largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown & exotic produce, locally sourced meats and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections. You’ll find everything you need to create a memorable meal, from cookbooks, to table linens, to kitchenware, to fresh cut flowers, and more. Plus the widest variety of restaurants under one roof. Find it all here at Philadelphia’s historic public market!"

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NYC Jazz (Weekend Street/Reflections # 78)

New York City

Cool jazz on a cold night. 

I don't remember what he was playing but it was probably something like this.

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Multiple Revenue Streams (Weekend Street/Reflections # 77)

London, England

You can get your phone or PC repaired, buy accessories, eat lunch and get a massage at the same place.

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Light My Fire (Weekend Street/Reflections # 76)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I snapped this picture several years ago. It was during the day, so they were probably taking a break. I used to have the habit of randomly saying something when someone noticed me taking their picture, or if I wanted to encourage eye contact. I remember saying nice suit as I quickly walked past. I can't remember if he was already looking at me.

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Métro, Boulot, Dodo (Weekend Street/Reflections # 75)

 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A man sleeping on a train. I hope he didn't miss his stop.😄

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Cool Memories (Weekend Street/Reflections # 74)

Southampton, Pennsylvania

If it's too hot where you live, look at this picture and think cool thoughts. Being from California, I was in my 20s when I saw snow falling for the first time. I made up for lost time when I lived in Pennsylvania. It snowed every winter, sometimes record snowfall.

The people walking through it didn't seem to enjoy it as much as I did.😁

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Un homme d'autrefois (Weekend Street/Reflections # 73)

 Paris, France 

I saw this guy near Victor Hugo's house and wondered if I'd gone back in time.

Dans mes rêves, c'est toujours la Belle Époque à Paris.

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