Photo suite 175 -- sewing in the gift shop

Whenever I see sewing things in a museum gift shop I take note, because that's not where you generally find your needles and thread.  Rivaling anything in my home fabric store is this array of notions in the gift shop at Blenheim Palace, the grand estate of the Dukes of Marlborough in England.

Whoever knew there were so many kinds of pins?

I wonder who buys this stuff!

Collage -- week of April 26

Photo suite 174 -- train trip

One of the things I love about Europe is train trips -- this one from Germany to Czech Republic and back.

Collage -- week of April 19

Photo suite 173 -- at Churchill's grave

During our recent trip to Europe we visited Winston Churchill's grave -- not in Westminster Abbey or any other majestic venue, but in the tiny churchyard at Bladon.  The contrast between the greatness of the man and the calm and modest venue was profound and moving.

PS  My late father was a huge fan of Churchill, since the two of them collaborated in winning World War 2.  Today I celebrate not only winning World War 2 but my parents' wedding anniversary, from 1941.  Here's to Dad and Mom, and all the other dads and moms who helped Churchill win the war.

Collage -- week of April 12

Photo suite 172 -- sidewalk stains

Last year I exchanged photos of "found art" every week with my art pal Uta Lenk (click here to check them all out).  Apparently I spend a lot of time walking with my eyes on my feet, because I found lots of "art" on the sidewalk.