Umbrellas- Yes or No?

At home I have a big black umbrella in the car. And at least one in the house. Last Christmas I received the gift of one with a yarn/knitting theme. I’ve sat under a golf one at a lacrosse game, but when I think about it, I use them rarely. I’m not sure why but I’m thinking about it. This trip I’ve relied on a hooded rain jacket when I’m out and about in the rain.

I learned in the History of umbrellas umbrellas have been around for 4000 years! Who knew?

Do you use an umbrella?

Marija Juric Zagorka sculpture –
B.1873 D.1957 most widely read Croatian Journalist/Novelist and Women’s Activist
School field trip learning about Ban Josip Jelacic equestrian statue

Quotation Inscribed on a Shoe

Zagreb Croatia Shop Window on llica – the longest street in Zagreb

Sir Edwin Hardy Amies 1909-2003 from UK “Couturier; dressmaker for Queen Elizabeth II; Head of Special Operations Executive in Belgium during World War II” And Costume snd Wardrobe Designer for Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey

If you are looking into having a Bespoke Suit tailor made on Saville Row in London it takes six to eight weeks according to this GQ article note: “With a bespoke suit, a pattern is designed and made from scratch based on the client’s measurements, often from 20+ measurements involving multiple fittings, and takes considerably longer to produce than a made-to-measure garment. This ensures a precise fit, particularly in the shoulders as well as the posture areas” just no “cheap shoes”

Blessings of the Baskets Easter 2017 Zagreb

It’s a custom in many countries to bring a basket of food to the church to be blessed. Here’s an article about the tradition.

photos of Zagreb Croatia from Easter 2017

Bringing a basket of food to be blessed
Poppy Seed or nut roll on Easter at the Palace Hotel
At the Market

Waiting for President to emerge from Mass

Wanderlust: Weekly Photo Challenge

David W of WordPress asks-

  “Have you traveled anywhere exciting lately? This week, let’s see where you’ve been.”

Wanderlust

noun

1.a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about.

I have to admit- sometimes I ‘ve a strong urge to be a homebody, too. 
This seems an easy challenge as I’ve been home for a week and a day, having just returned from Zagreb, Croatia.
Photos ftom Texas, Arizona, Washington, Alaska, Florida, New York City and then home again to Pittsburgh