Shakespeare and Gardens

A stunning day for the opening of the RHS flower show at Hampton Court.  There is plenty to do and see plus some great entertainment, music, bands and a bit of Shakespeare. 

Cops & Doughnuts - 1

Clare, Michigan's most famous institution is Cops & Doughnuts. The location had housed the city's bakery since 1896. Several years ago it was on the verge of going out of business. All nine members of the town's police department bought it and turned it into what you see here. The baked goods are fabulous (lots of things besides doughnuts), the theme is cute and it has become immensely popular. Other locations have opened in Michigan and Indiana.

There is an adjacent diner and a shop selling all sorts of cutsie-poo themed merchandise. More about that can the cop-owners tomorrow.             

Evening Sun

Enjoying a bit of early evening sunshine. Maybe our summer has finally come out of hiding.  

Fourth of July in Harrison, Michigan - 2

Patriotism on display on our national holiday, from a stars and stripes golf cart to a kid Playing Captain America. However, there is something about an Imperial Storm Trooper waving the flag that's very uncomfortable.                

Riding a zany zebra

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A zany zebra, on wheels!
At a fancy-shmancy toy shop in HaTachana, Tel Aviv's old (1892) train station now repurposed into a shopping center and culture compound.

Linking to ABC Wednesday.
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