So my son Zane appeared in his first ballet. He was a soldier in a local production of “The Nutcracker”. And just like how having a vegetarian girlfriend makes Jules Winnfield pretty much a vegetar…

James Streeter as the Mouse King in English National Ballet's Nutcracker. Photo Credit: © Leo Mason

About this item Part of the Nutcracker Suite Collection Made of plastic and measures 6" high Mouse is wearing a purple robe trimmed in white and gold glitter

The mouse king from the nutcracker: fit for the Christmas season or Halloween

One of a few Venice shots I've still got lurking about as I try to clear the decks. This is another from the same wonderful shop as www.flickr.com/photos/flatworldsedge/5123591774/. It's an incredible place with photographer friendly owners who produce astounding works of art. Nearly called this one "Depth Of Field Mouse", but it seemed too desperate a pun to give such a platform to. Could be sharper across the top of the face, but the eye worked out nicely using the background. Hope…

The Nutcracker's Mouse King Christmas stationary