I have no fixed formula for deciding when to ride a scooter or motorcycle. Weather, time, destination and other elements factor into the decision but the mix can be cloudy and inconsistencies develop. This morning was a perfect example. Light rain and mild temperatures and I decided to drive. Safer and easier than riding in snow but I was tired and just not in the mood to put on the gear and deal with the weather.
Any second guessing about the decision were gone by the time I got to town as the rain fell harder. State College was empty — few people and fewer cars. Nothing quite as lonely as a college town during the Christmas break.
Last meeting at Saint’s with Gordon this year. He surprised me by showing up with gelatin silver prints made in his darkroom. I’m motivated now to finish the repairs to my darkroom sink and produce some prints of my own. Who knows what kind of photographic work the new year will bring.
Writer-artist wife Kim in her studio. On rainy days we talk about projects and things we can work on together. Again, not sure what the new year will bring.
Junior continues to practice the art of guilt, flashing those sad eyes at whoever he can in hopes of inspiring a change in action.
He usually gets what he wants — food, treats, a walk, or a trip up the mountain to run and play ball. What a life.
As the new year approaches I think I’ll try to be a lot more like a dog…
Nice self portrait in the cafe. I went through the university today and it really was deserted. Even though it is a residential campus most students head elsewhere for the break.
No doubt you had a Fit driving into town.
Love the view of Junior’s head, with that woe begone look that dogs do so well.
And as for you, Kim Junior and your family best wishes for 2014 from my little corner at the northwest portion of Lake Ontario in the
province of Ontario, Canada.
So Steve, how would you compare Junior’s guilt-inducing look to Mr Riepe’s patented wounded harp seal look? Which one wins?
I think we should all try to be more like the dog in 2014. All the best to you and your family.
Steve:
Perhaps it would be better to be a cat. Less expectations but if you wanted to ride a scooter then I think a Monkey would be more appropriate
My wet darkroom has been dormant for many years but I have made a few prints on my large format printer. We must be related as I also use FEDex envelopes to transport prints
Not many people commuting to work these past few days. I am one of the few . . .
Happy New year to you and Kim
bob
Riding the Wet Coast
RichardM: Only a few days now and the town’s population will swell by 50K so I am enjoying the solitude as I can. And back to work I go on Thursday…
Bryce Lee: I really like the Fit. Great little car. The only time I regret buying it is when I wish I had a little Fiat…
Charlie6: I’ve seen the battered baby seal look first hand. It’s powerful. But Junior has similar power and since he is around all the time has the cumulative advantage…
V Star Lady: Dogs are amazing creatures.
bob skoot: Cats and monkeys seem too demanding to be. A dog, at least Junior, can be laid back and go with the flow. I need to mirror that.
Happy New Year to you Bob!