Smiley Derleth's favorite photos

My astrologist tells me that from the 20th of May to the 20th of June, a passing freight train will be blocking the main outlet down the street. So I may just as well stay home. No need to waste time trying to reach the office. :P From the October issue of Sunset magazine.

This is the souvenir paperweight from the Czech glass factory that you send to a family member who you don't actually like. :D From Quick Complete Meals For Summer.

Ha! I survived grade school as a surly, stammering little brunette in braces, thick glasses, and hand-me-downs. You'll never convince me that an "innocent blonde" is any more real than a unicorn. :P From *Redbook* magazine

I found this at the local mini mart. 10 €. I wonder how much it is down there. Any South African in ipernity? Anyway, it was really good, well-chilled, over poached salmon :) And I love the label! Makes you dream... More exotic on black: press Z (or click the photo :)

© Lilita Meirans (photography) & Nicolas Mertens (edition). All Rights Reserved. ... except the beard. The beard is taking another route and comes out through the ears. And don't be afraid to say it frankly: the mustache is now coming out through the nose! More disgusting on black: press Z (or click the picture :)

© Lilita Meirans (photography) & Nicolas Mertens (edition). All Rights Reserved. Menorca: Alaior—Days of Flowers and Gastronomy & Menorca Wines. More bacchanalian on black: press Z (or click the picture :)

© Lilita Meirans (photography) & Nicolas Mertens (edition). All Rights Reserved. This is not Antonio Bay. This is Alaior, Menorca, where a fog appears once in a blue moon. John Carpenter's movie (1980) was on TV the other day, hence this goofy play on the subject. The lettering is from one of the movie's many posters and DVD covers. I could not find the name of the artist. More playful on black: press Z (or click the picture :)

© Lilita Meirans (photography) & Nicolas Mertens (edition). All Rights Reserved. Menorca: Alaior—Our friendly neighbor. More amicable on black: press Z (or click the picture :)

© Lilita Meirans (photography) & Nicolas Mertens (edition). All Rights Reserved. ... somewher in Riga, Latvia. More veloce on black: press Z (or click the picture :)