EleWRedBlanket, originally uploaded by carolWorldLeader. Happy Friday the 13th! I just got back from the doctor’s office where I had some bloodwork done and I had an ultrasound. For those of you who have never…

WomanDancesWStick, originally uploaded by carolWorldLeader. Today’s photo entry features a woman dancing with a stick. This was part of the traditional dance that we saw take place as part of the Mela. I just love…

ParrotHidingFace, originally uploaded by carolWorldLeader. I think the parrot got a little miffed at us all gathered around him. The guy holding the parrot drove a unicycle, played the accordian, and juggled, as well as…

TreeBeforeTempleTop, originally uploaded by carolWorldLeader. This weekend, we went to the Mela Festival at the Indian Hindi temple in South Austin. I had samosas. I love samosas. They had a liger there. He was kind…

Today, as it turns out, is actually a holiday. It’s no pants day. Happy no pants day, y’all! Tomorrow, we all have to wear shorts, I guess. Or maybe one of those bustiers like Madonna…