solstice

old bear paws, almost round, ash and rawhide

yesterday i went to lake placid. my finger will remain in a splint for 6 more weeks. 

damn and blast. it is, however healing. 

and i like my doctor.

 i did what a woman at the birch store called retail therapy. i shopped, only in two stores.

 if any of you know the adirondacks you may recognize this.

 car pics on the perilous drive between some mountains

 cascade, anyone?

i love signage, as the man says

 so i take pictures from behind the wheel, as i navigate the curves "hills"

they don't call them the high peaks for nothing

trying to photograph and watch the road and watch the jumps is impossible

i have seen summer and winter jump practice, terrifying fun.

 lunch in the park on lake flower, and a little education

up from the sign

a glorious day.

therapy

BY THE WAY,

happy birthday, IAN!!!!!


ADDENDUM:
go and look at what jean is doing. 
she is really really making beautiful shifu as well as beautiful everything else. 
morgan students: look at this!!!!!