Orange and yellow Gerbera daisies to brighten your weekend. Click photos to view detail.
And here's something to think about...
Not in my backyard
Meanwhile, it seems the DEMOCRATS are forcing Obama to rethink holding trials at Guantanamo Bay! From the New York Times: "...and in a clear rebuke to Mr. Obama, Democratic leaders refused to include $80 million the White House had sought for closing Guantánamo. Senate Democrats also said the administration must provide a plan for relocating more than 200 detainees still held at the prison. The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced its version of the military spending bill Thursday with the $80 million but banned the transfer of detainees to the United States."
Spineless charlatans, these elected officials. While some Dems dodge their responsibilities in this shameful example of passing the buck, hundreds of probably-innocent people continue to languish in prison, without charge and with few human rights extended.
So before we all get up in arms about Obama not closing Guantanamo immediately, let's remember who is stopping him from closing it: his fellow Democrats. Pathetic.
P.S. Don't forget, it's the last weekend at the Antiquites Brocante at Bastille. The brocante is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with stands brimming with curiosities and charm lining both sides of the Canal St. Martin. Purchase your ticket for eight euros at the main entrance at Place de la Bastille.
These are my favorite flowers. You do them justice.
Posted by: Chris | 18 May 2009 at 05:13
Gerberas..... as you said great minds... have a fabulous weekend. xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 17 May 2009 at 05:26
This is so confusing to me, about Guantonamo bay. Headed to read more. And might I say, such beautiful flowers. : )
xo
Posted by: Christina | 17 May 2009 at 00:11
That's just too depressing - how? - how? But a good reminder that those who elected Obama (like me, yeah!) can't assume the fight is over (wish is was though)...thank goodness for the beauty of flowers.
Posted by: Cheryl de los Reyes Cruz | 16 May 2009 at 08:06
Stunning macros. Love-ly!
Posted by: Se'Lah | 16 May 2009 at 06:10
Hmmm, I like how you suck me in with your beautiful colorful flowers, and then talk about those bastards! Well played, well played. I was trying not to pay attention...For my mental health.
;)
Posted by: amber | 16 May 2009 at 03:55
Hi Tara,
Your flower photos are stunning is stunning, but the news about Guantánamo is NOT !
Thank you for sifting through the news for me!
xox
Constance
Posted by: Rochambeau | 16 May 2009 at 02:47
Beautiful flowers/photos! Yes, I'm ready for the weekend myself!!! xo
Posted by: rosa | 15 May 2009 at 23:02
Stunning. Simply stunning!
Posted by: jeanie | 15 May 2009 at 21:13
Helen, how lucky you were to go to Brimfield! I've always wanted to attend that flea market. Did you buy anything?
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 15 May 2009 at 21:06
Wow--beautiful flowers! I am suffering from a Brimfield hangover---a flea market with 5000 vendors that I visited the other day in MA. Despite seeing all that I saw, I feel I could still take on the Antiquites Brocante at Bastille. Apparently too much of a good thing is still not enough!
Happy weekend to you!
Helen
Posted by: Helen | 15 May 2009 at 20:06
Have a great weekend and thanks for the flowers!
Posted by: tangobaby | 15 May 2009 at 19:34
Thank you Tara! Bon Weekend to you too!! Love your photos today AND that last post is so SO fabulous!! Have fun where ever your footsteps take you:)
XOX's
Posted by: FrenchBlue | 15 May 2009 at 18:53