Steel Kaleidoscopes

Picnic, 1938

 
That's my mom, near left, enjoying what looks to be a picnic lunch with her family sometime in 1938.

Kaaterskill Falls

We would ride our 10-speeds to the base of Kaaterskill Falls, looking upward at the descending, cascading double waterfall.

Our legs, trembling with growing muscle from the rigorous windy asphalt climb, balked at what our minds were saying.

But we would lock our bikes to a tree and enter the woods, cherishing the moss-grown stones and tall growths of pine and birch.

The circular path around the falls was narrow and moist from the fall's spray, and we would move slowly and carefully.

Inside the cavernous falls, the water rushed with a cathedral roar, silencing the birds or any conversation.

It was a peaceful interlude, an athletic accomplishment, a perfect way to use a few precious hours of a summer day.

Kaaterskill Falls.

Lyrics of the Day

"Workings of man set to ply out historical life. Re-regaining the flower of the fruit of his tree. All awakening, all restoring you."

— Jon Anderson, 1977

Thanksgiving NFL Picks

 
Packers 41, Lions 17
Sentimental holiday pick can't match up here.

Cowboys 24, Raiders 21
"Just win baby" is kind of a faraway rally cry.

Giants 28, Broncos 19
Manning has NY back on track for final stretch.

One Last Fright

 
Here's a leftover photo from Halloween night. One of the creepier sights.