Vietnam in Paris (Weekend Street/Reflections # 270)

 Paris, France

I was drawn like a moth to a flame to this steamy window on a cold night in Paris. I don't remember exactly where it was or if the restaurant is still there. It was probably eleven or twelve years ago.  

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On m'a pris en flagrant délit (Weekend Street/Reflections # 268)

 

Lyon, France

I thought I was being stealthy, but they caught me red-handed. 😀

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Transport en commun (Weekend Street/Reflections # 267)

 Lyon, France

As I age, I have less patience for crowds and for driving in traffic. Perhaps Tesla's FSD or Cybercabs will be the answer in the future?

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"Mon Dieu" Weekend Street/Reflections # 262)

Lyon, France

The look on her face when she discovered a place that sells hot wine and oysters at bargain prices? Or it could be something else entirely.

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Decisions, decisions (Weekend Street/Reflections # 260)

 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"More is lost by indecision than wrong decision." - Cicero 

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Chez les bon vivants (Weekend Street/Reflections # 259)

 

Lyon, France

"Les Bons Vivants est un lieu de vie où le partage et la convivialité sont maîtres mots." 

According to their website, this restaurant is a place where sharing and conviviality are key words. I bet the guy on the phone's keywords were "You were supposed to meet me here at 8 o'clock." 😐

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Green and Red (Weekend Street/Reflctions # 257

 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I caught Santa counting his money after a profitable season.

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Holiday Reflections (Weekend Street/Reflections # 256)

 

Nice, France

Reflections from 2024.

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Subtle reflections and a familiar face (Weekend Street/Reflections # 250)

 Florence, Italy

“Curious is a good thing to be; it seems to pay some unexpected dividends.” - Iggy Pop

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Central Cafe (Weekend Street/Reflections # 247)

 

London, England

Probably Mum and daughter night at the Picturehouse Central, but as usual, the smartphones get all the attention.😉

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Blade Runner Vibes (Weekend Street/Reflections # 243)

 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The rain glossed the sidewalk as he ducked under his umbrella, neon glow painting his steps pink and gold. Inside the bakery, the warmth of custard buns and milk tea called out—a fleeting refuge in Philadelphia’s Chinatown, where every doorway felt like a portal to another city, another life, or another world.

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La barbe à papa (Weekend Street/Reflections # 242)

 

Lyon, France

Barbe à papa pour tout le monde.

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Watching the game (Weekend Street/Reflections # 239)

 Newport Beach, California

I wonder if their team won?

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Le Cauchemar du Pont (Weekend Street/Reflections # 226)

 Prague, Czech Republic

The man trudged along the slick cobblestone bridge, the sound of footsteps trailed him through the damp night, always close yet never overtaking. He didn’t dare turn. The diamond-shaped sign felt like a cryptic warning mocking his every step. The bridge seemed to stretch endlessly, its railing a cage, the river below whispering accusations he couldn’t decipher. Suddenly, a car's headlights pierced the mist. It was like a splash of cold water on his face, reminding him he was late for the meeting—always late, though he could never recall who summoned him or why.

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A Noir Lament (Weekend Street/Reflections # 225)

 

Newport Beach, California

In the smoky haze of the late-night café, Evelyn sat at her usual table, the black-and-white world around her pulsing with the mournful wail of a live jazz band. The saxophone’s notes curled through the air like a confession, each one tugging at the edges of her grief. Behind her dark sunglasses, her eyes were fixed on the empty chair across from her, where her late husband used to tap his foot to the rhythm. A glass of bourbon sat untouched, next to a faded photo of the two of them dancing here years ago. The band played on, but for Evelyn, the music was a ghost—haunting, familiar, and gone. 

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Card sharks?(Weekend Street/Reflections # 221)

Rome, Italy
 I wondered if the empty seat was reserved for me.😇

“Listen, here's the thing - if you can't spot the sucker in your first half hour at the table, then you ARE the sucker.” - from the 1998 film Rounders

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Chariot à glaces (Weekend Street/Reflections # 210)

 Nice, France

They say ice cream can make you smile because it activates the brain's pleasure centers, releasing chemicals that make you feel happy. It can also evoke positive memories and feelings of nostalgia.

I think it only applies to eating it, not serving it. 😏

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Night Tram (Weekend Street/Reflections # 208)

 

Nice, France

Three people waiting for the tram at Port Lympia. The one whose bag can be seen sticking out from the shelter can also be seen in a reflected silhouette on the side of the train.

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Nice Noël 24 (Weekend Street/Reflections # 204)

Nice, France

Place Massena in Nice is very festive this time of year. I wanted to take a picture of the Ferris wheel and the Noël Nice 24 sign, but I was too close to capture them in the frame. Instead of walking across the street, I decided to wait for a tram to go by so I could capture their reflections in the window.

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Vive le Vent (Weekend Street/Reflections # 203)

 Dijon, France

There was only a slight breeze when I took this picture, but it reminded me of something that happened a long time ago. On a very windy day when I was 4 or 5 years old my mother took me to see Santa Claus at Fashion Island (a local shopping mall). Afterward, as we walked to the car, a gust of wind knocked a huge Christmas ball off the side of a building and it started rolling quickly toward us. We were holding hands but I broke free and ran and hid behind a parked car. My mother wasn't so lucky. I watched as the ball chased her through the parking lot. She was very upset but thankfully uninjured. Strangely it didn't scare me at the time and afterward I thought it was funny. It took my mother a lot more time to find the humor in it. 😄

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