Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Tuesday Treasures

It's been a very long time since I linked to Tom's Tuesday Treasures but with all these photos from our trip to Barcelona in October I need to share them somehow.

The Prado in Madrid is Spain's premiere art museum with lots of art treasures.

I have only two photos because I didn't see the sign that said no photography allowed.  As I took these two in the main atrium/hallway, a very polite staff person come up to me to tell the rule.



We arrived when it opened and stayed way past lunch hunger pains.  We couldn't see it all, but we focused on particular artists or time periods of interest.  We had a meet up point since four of us went in separate directions.  It was worth the trip.

Here's a link to the website so you can see for yourself what the Prado has.

Postscript to Monday's Post:
Thank you to all the viewers that revealed themselves as readers but not commenters.  I know there are more but as Marie, one regular commenter noted, if they are not signed in to google they can't comment.

Monday, January 6, 2020

Who Are You?

Periodically I look at my stats on this blog and come away shaking my head with wonder.

Where are all the page views coming from?


Who are these people viewing my blog but not leaving a comment?


I wonder too if I've been hacked in some way.



Are you a viewer but not a commenter?  Show yourself, please.

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Consider Signing this Petition to Congress

TO: The United States Congress

No War With Iran

We, the American people, believe in peace and diplomacy, not war with Iran. We support the historic Iran diplomatic deal and condemn Trump's illegal assassination of Iranian military leaders. We're calling on Congress to prevent any further attacks and block Trump's authoritarian actions.

Dear Friends,
I just signed the campaign: No War With Iran
It would mean a lot to me if you could also add your name to this important issue. Every name that is added builds momentum around the campaign and makes it more likely for us to get the change we want to see.
Will you join me by taking action on this campaign? To learn more and sign the petition click the link below.
After you've signed the petition please also take a moment to share it with others. It's super easy – all you need to do is copy the link and this note.
Thank you!
Marcia

Friday, January 3, 2020

Foto Friday


Even hotels in Spain have lovely stained glass.

Madrid, Spain