tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post2613610925966428285..comments2023-10-29T10:45:05.154-05:00Comments on Birmingham Through My Lens: Dia de los Muertos Festival IIVirginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-88108301225205335672008-11-05T20:54:00.000-06:002008-11-05T20:54:00.000-06:00MST, a tongue in cheek "marathon". If you want the...MST, a tongue in cheek "marathon". If you want the real thing, check out my daughter Kathleen, who did NOT get her athletic ability from ME!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-37163901904261951962008-11-05T19:38:00.000-06:002008-11-05T19:38:00.000-06:00Really fun, pretty and interesting photos and post...Really fun, pretty and interesting photos and post, and YES I DID vote.<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear you're training for a marathon. YAY!Mary Stebbins Taitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626507461216769140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-63345991935775775642008-11-04T21:21:00.000-06:002008-11-04T21:21:00.000-06:00Oh S.T. you are so "high brow"! You do the symphon...Oh S.T. you are so "high brow"! You do the symphony , I'll cover the dearly departed. HA<BR/>Watchin the TV about now? CHeers!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>Katie, Only you can relate to the fever pitch right now.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-79820623302630235762008-11-04T21:05:00.000-06:002008-11-04T21:05:00.000-06:00Really interesting and colorful photos. Having rec...Really interesting and colorful photos. Having recently seen the Frida show in SF, I really like the top photo.<BR/><BR/>I'm getting SO excited for you that your Paris trip is getting so close!!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017577882203582185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-71306053687627584222008-11-04T20:59:00.000-06:002008-11-04T20:59:00.000-06:00A Frieda Kahlo picture on the altar is a scary eno...A Frieda Kahlo picture on the altar is a scary enough start. We had a Dia de los Muertos thing in our Little Mexico but the altars were all in neighborhood cafes and groceries. It was hard to figure out where anything was. There was a parade of the altars late Sunday afternoon but, damn, we had symphony tickets. You pays your money and you picks your art.Bob Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276510331824603844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-84780764814666103092008-11-04T20:31:00.000-06:002008-11-04T20:31:00.000-06:00Ming and King....oh that's good....I will be there...Ming and King....oh that's good....<BR/>I will be there a very short 8 days. And you know the travel gnaws some of that up. <BR/><BR/>King- You go! That's great.I can't wait to see your first "stranger". If I come to NYC, how can I arrange it for you to be my one and only "taxi dude"? We might need to chat about that.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-61312211906583214522008-11-04T20:21:00.000-06:002008-11-04T20:21:00.000-06:00Great shots Virginia...got my first stranger poste...Great shots Virginia...got my first stranger posted on my site that I'll be sure to send to you!King of New York Hackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202932202319991075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-62945346434178676052008-11-04T19:42:00.000-06:002008-11-04T19:42:00.000-06:00The last photo is amazing. The colors and objects...The last photo is amazing. The colors and objects are so fascinating.<BR/><BR/>I am soooo excited for you for your upcoming trip to Paris. How long are you going to be there?Ming the Mercilesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09957918533010735599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-9713615907080470872008-11-04T19:32:00.000-06:002008-11-04T19:32:00.000-06:00D.L. , Merci again for the fab French song you pla...D.L. , Merci again for the fab French song you played pour moi on your post today. Wish you and Mrs. D.L. were going to be there when we are. Wouldn't we have fun!!!<BR/><BR/>marie-noyale, I am counting on finishing my scarf for Paris during the long drawn out coverage, but I don't want to stay up all night! Yikes!!<BR/><BR/>Ruby, Come back anytime!<BR/><BR/>Eeyore,<BR/>Stick with me and you'll see all kinds of things you didn't know were here. I welcome any ideas that you have. PLEASE!!! This monster gets sooo hungry and I have a hard time keeping him fed.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-81281566337950930382008-11-04T19:30:00.000-06:002008-11-04T19:30:00.000-06:00These have to be the most colourful day of the dea...These have to be the most colourful day of the dead I've seen, very Mardi <BR/>Gras. <BR/><BR/>I said this on DC'S blog but I have been genuinely humbled by the amount of people voting, especially the young. We have too much voter apathy here. For all our sakes Obama, and for mine too as Gary has nailed him. It's going to be a late night here.Jane Hards Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162628972166464736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-20971618049947116152008-11-04T19:24:00.000-06:002008-11-04T19:24:00.000-06:00LOve that last picture.The song I had put yesterda...LOve that last picture.<BR/>The song I had put yesterday was from the Frida Kahlo movie...<BR/>You have a very nice walk to train for the Paris marathon!!!<BR/>I am in front of the tv...It's going to be a long night.Marie-Noyalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08929839775594103524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-18831918261873404712008-11-04T19:14:00.000-06:002008-11-04T19:14:00.000-06:00Love the decor you shot here. Halloween is such a...Love the decor you shot here. Halloween is such a fun holiday for the kids. We had only 49 trick or treaters this year. A poor showing for a Friday. <BR/><BR/>Oh, yeah, vote early and vote often!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487228375145939026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-38308447331936369782008-11-04T17:52:00.000-06:002008-11-04T17:52:00.000-06:00Someone asked if all of this stays up throughout t...Someone asked if all of this stays up throughout the year. My daughter says no. It is taken down and new memorabilia etc. is put up each year right before the festival. This is an art gallery the rest of the year.<BR/><BR/>Marley, I'm with you on that one. I am knitting a scarf for Paris and will get it done tonight in front of the TV for sure!!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-47445145308973619122008-11-04T16:38:00.000-06:002008-11-04T16:38:00.000-06:00I can't get over how this is celebrated! The colou...I can't get over how this is celebrated! The colours and sights are amazing.<BR/><BR/>Love the pathway, very good practice place. Thanks for going back to share it with us.<BR/><BR/>I'm watching CNN and staying up for the results! I hope we get to see history being made tonight :)marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472265054401361817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-36614265507809160652008-11-04T14:43:00.000-06:002008-11-04T14:43:00.000-06:00The altar is very traditional. Goodjob!The altar is very traditional. Goodjob!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223040482420514208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-57746263643001530432008-11-04T13:36:00.000-06:002008-11-04T13:36:00.000-06:00Go vote, indeed!Love the last photo. . . .Paris in...Go vote, indeed!<BR/><BR/>Love the last photo. . . .<BR/><BR/>Paris in 12? I've got Caribbean in 25 to celebrate my 1/2-way point in the MFA (and the hubby's retirement ;-)).Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668974472490049992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-23529420312688555102008-11-04T11:47:00.000-06:002008-11-04T11:47:00.000-06:00What great shots! I love all the color. Your heade...What great shots! I love all the color. Your header photo is wonderfulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-1193139167866720912008-11-04T10:24:00.000-06:002008-11-04T10:24:00.000-06:00Thanks Nathalie. That was a case when the free tra...Thanks Nathalie. That was a case when the free translation site wasn't much help. I hope he's right about the weather. I'm trying not to stress over something I have no control over. I always say a rainy day in Paris is better than a sunny one just about anywhere else! <BR/><BR/>Eki, Thanks as always for your nice comments. I am back on track now. Will be by to see you later. I'm off to vote before it's too crowded at the polls.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-10564348553343593902008-11-04T10:17:00.000-06:002008-11-04T10:17:00.000-06:00I love your choice of music and your series on the...I love your choice of music and your series on the Dia de los Muertos.<BR/>I'm getting so excited for you about the Paris trip too.<BR/><BR/>Translation of webradio's comment:<BR/>Bientôt Paris ! Quelle chance Tu as, car l'hiver s'annonce sympa en France...<BR/><BR/>In paris soon! Lucky you because winter announces itself as rather nice...<BR/><BR/>(I've kept the translation pretty literal which doesn't sound very English but is the closest to the French form. "Sympa" is the short for "sympathique" which can mean nice, great, fun etc...)Nathalie H.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16806509041466785588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-87890580859272961972008-11-04T10:14:00.000-06:002008-11-04T10:14:00.000-06:00What a colorful festival, V! Oh, if only I was the...What a colorful festival, V! Oh, if only I was there ...<BR/><BR/>The top photo of your yesterday's post is SUPERB! One of your best.<BR/><BR/>BTW, it's all right, V. Every now and then we're all busy with a lot of things. I've been somewhat hectic too this week.<BR/><BR/>EkiEkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128624439430370669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-340200859642745472008-11-04T09:32:00.000-06:002008-11-04T09:32:00.000-06:00Love this series! So much detail in the displays!...Love this series! So much detail in the displays!Profile Not Availablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10759219075260619910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-2692879440377126202008-11-04T09:13:00.000-06:002008-11-04T09:13:00.000-06:00If I could vote, I would! I love the look of your...If I could vote, I would! <BR/><BR/>I love the look of your trail, gorgeous!Christina Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468272095988376050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-35605317287586002252008-11-04T09:09:00.000-06:002008-11-04T09:09:00.000-06:00I voted! My husband and I walked some nature trail...I voted! My husband and I walked some nature trails this weekend. It's true, a picture never really does justice to what you see around you. We're leaving for China on Saturday. I'm excited too!Halcyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-63536511014009375792008-11-04T09:00:00.000-06:002008-11-04T09:00:00.000-06:00Cool photos! And yes, if you can vote, DO IT NOW!Cool photos! <BR/><BR/>And yes, if you can vote, DO IT NOW!Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-74672976749710004782008-11-04T08:59:00.000-06:002008-11-04T08:59:00.000-06:00Festival of the Dead photos on Election Day is som...Festival of the Dead photos on Election Day is somehow oddly right. Mrs. Snapper and I voted weeks ago via mail-in ballot. We don't have a lot of confidence they'll actually get counted but hey, we did our duty as ex-pats.Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394917062467654858noreply@blogger.com