At my request, Rudy returned to Ginza this past weekend and spent an afternoon exploring the 3 buildings of the famous Takashimaya department store. Oh, how I wish I could have been with him!

Above and below is a model of the original store, created in Legos!

The artist who created the Lego version of the store is pictured above.

Like me, Rudy was fascinated by the staff of the store, dressed as they are in uniforms and performing functions that are a throw back to the 1950s in America. In Japan, courtesy never goes out of style.

There will be much more to come from Rudy’s last escapade, so stay tuned. Thanks for sharing Rudy!

Superb video on my latest field of discovery. I was last in this museum in the 1980s. I’d say it’s time to return! Can’t wait!

A slow motion scene of the play of light on the water in Venice.

And, now at a normal speed.

Venice! What else can I say?

Someone with Italian leanings owns this car!

Both red and black cherry tomatoes grown in the neighborhood. I have tomato envy.

Always keep out outlook both up and down. I’ve never seen this sidewalk imprint in Denver before.

It’s pumpkin season again!

Halloween is coming.

I love capturing sunbeams!

Fall-blooming crocus. I used to have these in my garden, but over the years they disappeared.

Last vestiges of summer flowers. I can’t imagine the water it took to keep these impatiens looking so robust in our dry climate.

A more modest but still lovely entrance.