Leaf Ghosts

    These patterns of color and shading appear to be leaves, but actually are simply an impression on a sidewalk, a remnant from a leaf no longer there.
    People leave impressions on the world after they are no longer there.  When these impressions are so vivid that it feels like we are seeing the person, some say that it feels like they have seen a ghost.
    But usually the impressions of those no longer with us are more vague and fleeting, like the places in the grass where leaves have been after they are raked or blown away.  But even if it's not a conscious impression or clear image, we remember.

The star of the show, Sean; also, calendars

I've been absent from writing, even though I've got lots of photos and ideas.
But I thought I'd introduce you to the dog who gets me out walking.
This is Sean.


More pictures and thoughts soon.  Some of my photos are coming out in 2 calendars, one of which features Sean on the November page.  Let me know if you'd like to buy one:  I only made 25 of each design, most of which are going to family, friends, neighbors, coworkers.  I would be delighted to sell it at cost, $20 including shipping it to you, just to know that someone reads this blog.  Below is the version featuring Sean (though that picture is not visible below; it's a picture of him on a snowy sidewalk).  The other version has the red leave and dog print as the cover, and a few different photos.  Have a pleasant wrap up to your year!