It’s been a stressful couple of months. Fitting that my first real photo outing in quite a while was last night’s sunset. Things always seem better when you take time to breathe, and savor the beauty that’s in front of you.
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The balafon
I acquired a new instrument! Back when I was a percussionist in high school and college, the mallet instruments (marimba, xylophone) were my favorites to play. I’ve been wanting to play one of those melodic instruments again, and with my interest in African music, a balafon was the perfect choice.
View more →The x-ray
I was able to get a copy of this at my first follow-up appointment after my accident. It’s hard to see them all, but that’s twelve screws attaching the titanium plate. Doctor said things are looking good. I’m supposed to start therapy and weight bearing in about four weeks.
Icy cold sunset
I caught this sunset the evening before my accident. It was 0° F, with a -16° wind chill, but the sun’s glow on the horizon under the dark clouds made enduring the cold worthwhile.
I’m looking forward to the day I’ll be able to raise my camera to my eye again.
View more →The sidewalk
A photograph I did not take, of the portion of sidewalk where I tripped.
The temperature was -12 (Fahrenheit) with a wind chill of -29. I was rushing from my car to get into work and out of the cold. My left shoulder took the brunt of the fall after I stumbled. I ended up breaking my upper arm bone in a few places at the ball end, and surgery was needed to fix things. I now have a titanium plate with TWELVE screws in my left humerus. No doubt, I’ve got a lot of physical therapy in my future.
The djembe drum
For just over two years now, I’ve been drumming and playing percussion again. Previously, I hadn’t done that since my early college days. I’ve been enjoying it so much that about a month ago, I decided to upgrade my main instrument. It’s such a beautiful drum!
View more →Piling up fast
It’s hard to believe that five days ago I could see the lawn in my yard. Two big storms later, and these snow piles along my driveway are three feet tall.
View more →Winter solstice bonfire
Last night’s celebration at Madison’s Olbrich Park. There was much drumming and dancing. Happy Solstice!
Golden ferns: A cautionary tale
As I hiked along the trail Sunday, I saw these yellow colored ferns, beautifully lit by the sun, a ways off the trail. In order to avoid ticks, I usually don’t hike into the underbrush, and stick to the groomed trails. But we’ve had some cold weather, and the season is winding down. It’ll be OK, I thought.
View more →The blossom’s risk
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
– Anais Nin