Some tall shore grass along a frozen Lake Mendota.
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Fall is still falling
Despite the snow and very cold temperatures we’ve had lately, autumn leaves are still falling from the trees.
View more →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 →Pine cone secrets
“The pine cone has secrets it will never tell.”
– Mary Oliver
Forest floor still life
A hopeful sign
When I find a feather while hiking, I always consider it a good omen — A hopeful sign of good things to come. I left this one lie where I found it, because it looked so beautiful there on the forest floor.
Cable lights
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 →Splendor in the grass
Patina
I found this scene (a rusty plate on this deteriorating brick wall) strangely beautiful.