foureyedbat

Leave the charnel house and follow the lead of Nature - or God, if you like your Bible stories.

A little quote from Dr. Pretorious as a lead-in to a group of cartoons illustrating Bible quotes.

 

Shown here: Luke 8:30

And Jesus asked him, saying, “What is thy  name?” And he said, “Legion,” for many devils were entered into him.

Nativity Moderne

It's that time of year when I start looking at the wonderful world of Nativity scenes...here's a beautifully minimalist set by Etsy seller bunnywithatoolbelt.

Red Dust Church

Hidden behind a sugar factory is the mysterious red dust church.

 

According to Wikipedia:

Puunēnē Congregational Church, Puunēnē, Maui: built 1910 as the first Japanese Christian church in Maui, now derelict and scheduled for demolition.

Crèches of New York #7

Store display, Manhattan

Crèches of New York #6

Store display, Manhattan

Crèches of New York #5

Somewhere in Brooklyn, I think. Also, the baby seems to be missing. This one was just kind of plunked by the side of a corner shop, where we bought beer before going to a Mexican restaurant.

Crèches of New York #4

Brooklyn, NY

December 2010

 

This baby has stayed up too darned late. Look at those eyes!

Crèches of New York #3

St. Demetrios Cathedral,

Astoria, NY

 

What you don't see: a bunch of white light reindeer, surrounding the manger, upended by the wind.

Crèches of New York #2

Brooklyn, NY

December 2010

 

This one is pretty high end. A camel and snowmen, for the win!

Crèches of New York #1

Brooklyn, NY

December 2010

 

Small but excellent store display, with angels and wisemen.