FLORAL

This post is part of the Mosaic Monday meme,

and also part of the Blue Monday meme,

and also part of the Seasons meme.

FEDERATION SQUARE

This post is part of the My Sunday Best meme

TAKING IT EASY...

This post is part of the Saturday Critters meme

LA NIÑA SKY

We are currently in the midst of a La Niña weather event in Southeastern Australia. Meteorologists predict that the current La Niña is looking relatively short and weak, likely to peak in late spring or early summer However, it is not the only factor that could push us towards wet conditions in the coming months, with tropical weather systems being driven southward. With catchments already so wet from the past few years of rain, flooding cannot be ruled out this summer...

Last night and today we had quite a few downpours in Melbourne, with flash-flooding and disruptions to traffic and local damage to property. It makes for spectacular skies in any case!

This post is part of the Skywatch Friday meme

PINK WEEPING CHERRY

Prunus subhirtella "Rosea" – Pink Weeping Cherry has pendulous branches grafted onto standing trunks. Young leaves are reddish-bronze becoming green when mature. Autumn foliage is in shades of yellow, orange, and scarlet. Wonderful single rosy pink blossoms in large clusters that form in mid-spring, make this a spectacular feature tree.

This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme

PEACEFUL

Don't take things for granted: Freedom, peace, stability, a content life enjoyed in a home where the fridge is full and where there are people who care for you... Be thankful for all the "little" things that add up to a lot.

This post is part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,
and also part of the My Corner of the World meme,

and also part of the Nature Notes meme.

HELLO MINI BEASTS

We were at the Pacific Epping Shopping Centre the other day and we chanced upon the Mini Beasts exhibition, where four tiny critters of the Australian bush were represented by gigantic interactive sculptures - fun!

This post is part of the Travel Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme.

BYE BYE (AND HELLO)

A mosaic of some of the mosaics that I have posted over the last few years. I thought this mishmash of mishmashes to be appropriate as a farewell to our gracious host, Angie, who has done a great job in running the meme so well for some time now. Hello to Heidrun, who is taking over hosting Mosaic Monday!

This post is part of the Mosaic Monday meme
and also part of the Blue Monday meme
and also part of the Seasons meme

BACK ALLEY

This post is part of the My Sunday Best meme

INQUISITIVE

An inquisitive look from a dog surprised as it saw me approaching: "Nice doggie, relax, only shots here are the ones I take with my camera!"

This post is part of the Saturday Critters meme