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I was interviewed for an article on Easter bonnets by a Suburban Journal reporter, and a photographer took pictures of me in my best bonnet.

'Flags-In' at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day 2008

'Flags-In' at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day 2008
Originally uploaded by Army.mil.

The photographer says:

(Arlington National Cemetery - May 22, 2008) -- Master Sgt. Steven Colbert places a flag on a gravesite with his son's assistance. The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) began their rounds to place a small American flag into the ground in front of every grave marker at Arlington National Cemetery for the Memorial Day observance. (Photo by Adam Skoczylas).

www.army.mil (The official website of the US Military)

In St. Louis where I live, the Boy Scouts help place the flags on each grave at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery.

Memorial Day at Madingley American Cemetery Cambridge

Memorial Day at Madingley American Cemetery Cambridge
Originally uploaded by Snapperz.

Madlingley American Cemetery in Cambridge, England set of photos by Tony Margiocchi.

Thanksgiving is many circles of love: A story of one Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is many circles of love: A story of one Thanksgiving
Originally uploaded by controltheweb.

collage by "controltheweb"

getting ready for the Tartan Day parade

getting ready for the Tartan Day parade
Originally uploaded by MBK (old skool).

Tartan Days in Saint Charles, Missouri.

National Night Out August 7, 2007

NationalNightOut-8-7-07-023
Originally uploaded by ryan.damage.

It was really hot on August 7, but some intrepid cyclists celebrated in fine style. "Ryan Damage" took the photos.

Happy Tartan Day

tartan days pipers
Originally uploaded by MBK (old skool).

from the photo set
Missouri Tartan Days in St. Charles, Missouri, April 1, 2007

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

st. patrick's day carpet
Originally uploaded by pbo31.

I haven't been blogging much at all lately, spending most of my online time on Flickr.com uploading photos of my own every day. This is a photo that someone else took; I found it on Flickr by searching for "green" and "Irish" to find something suitable to the season.

Carnivale

Another lady in black and pink
Originally uploaded by Alaskan Dude.

from the photo set Carnivale 2007, Venice by Alaskan Dude

It's Carnival Time!

BreakingTheBoredom
Originally uploaded by *eSThER*.

In St. Louis, Missouri, the "big" Mardi Gras parade will take place very soon. Right now it's snowing. I haven't decided yet whether to brave the weather, and the crowds, and the lack of places to park, in order to see any of the parade.

Mardi Gras in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis used to be a small intimate affair. As the yearly celebration grew, the things that I really enjoyed, like being able to freely walk along taking photos of whatever caught my fancy, became impossible with the huge number of people coming into the narrow streets of Soulard. Now you must choose a spot to stand and stick with it. Photos are harder to get because of all the people jumping in front of you and reaching up to catch beads. The Soulard bars make more money now. But it's harder to find a place that features the traditional Mardi Gras music that I prefer to the vanilla pop and rock sounds that most of the taverns or parade floats blast into the street.

This morning I'm watching the snow fall as I browse around Flickr.com looking at photos from Rio de Janeiro, Barkus pet parades, and other colorful stuff. Here's some of the stuff I found so far:

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil: Carnaval by bossa67

Carnaval 2006 by Tonspi

Carnaval 2006 (Rio) by OLD SKOOL Cora
Carnaval, Rio by OLD SKOOL Cora
More Carnaval (Rio) by OLD SKOOL Cora


Mardi Gras 2006 (New Orleans) by toff murray

Barkus 2007 (New Orleans) by golly4wally


Barkus 2006 (New Orleans) by Okaggi (a photographer from Washington state)

Krewe of Barkus 2006 (New Orleans) by rosie rose

New Orleans by Scharlachrot (J.N. Darby)


Barkus (New Orleans) by mistiesanzen

Mom's visit (New Orleans) The first weekend of Mardi Gras 2007: Oshun, Pygmalion, riding with the Vespa krewe in Shangri-La, Carrolton, and Barkus, by photosharp

Barkus (New Orleans) by Nola Tom

Barkus 2007 (New Orleans) by boxchain

Krewe of Barkus 2006 (New Orleans) by boxchain

Barkus 2007 (New Orleans) by annamarie504

Riding with Krewe of King Arthur, Feb. 11, 2007 (New Orleans) by Maitri

Mardi Gras 2006 Parades & Antics (New Orleans) by Maitri

barkus (New Orleans) photos by Mamish

Barkus 2007 (New Orleans) by pinkmartini15

Krewe of Mutts (Baton Rouge) by mfreyder


Barkus 2006 (Soulard) by bfelice

Mardi Gras 2007 (Soulard) by Herkie

Barkus Pet Parade (Soulard) by nutmeg021

canines (St. Louis) by danzeye

The snow is letting up a little bit. Maybe I'll make it to Soulard yet!

Mestwick66 Break Dancing Santas

Mestwick66 Break Dancing Santas
Originally uploaded by NYCArthur.

Merry Christmas!

happy flamingo holidays
Originally uploaded by MBK.