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Tag: photography
Let’s Celebrate
no matter what!
I was treated to an impromptu fireworks display yesterday. While I was clearing up the classroom where I sub at the moment I saw rockets going in the sky. The staff of the electric company next door was out in their yard, in the dark and in the cold, barbequeing and drinking and shooting rockets. I can only guess it was a company Christmas party. They knew that what they were doing was illegal (there are strict regulations about shooting fireworks, limited to New Year’s Eve, even selling them early is forbidden) because I heard: “If the police shows up …” followed by toasts. Since they didn’t invite me to join them I left before I could see whether the police did indeed show up to disturb the festivities (or possibly join in).
Ragtag Daily Prompt: Festivities
It Was the Year 1728
when the Mayor of Fürth im Odenwald received the market rights for his town. The people of Fürth thought this was worth a statue. I’ve shown the follwing photo before and I’ll show it again because it appeals to my juvenile mind. The mayor forbids … Continue reading It Was the Year 1728
We Are Stupid
That’s why we need to carry our names around the neck. Lest we forget. She was really made in Germany. Also, her father likes the abbreviation, he is a fighter pilot. He was named because the nurses from the Philippines kept mispronouncing his nerd name. … Continue reading We Are Stupid
And then there Were Three
FOWC with Fandango: Addition
Darkness as Event
It’s a new fad – a restaurant where the guests are left in the dark. I haven’t been but it’s said to be an interesting experience, culinary and otherwise (there is dancing, too).
I guess it’s a difference wether it’s just dim or completely dark.
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