The subject -- Happy Hanging Things -- is the literal translation of 'Merry Christmas' in Arapaho. It's a fantastic reflection of what the non-indigenous religious celebrations really looked like from the perspective of Native Americans -- a rather less trumped-up version of what happens come December. This picture shows our stockings so traditionally hung, and it gives me the chance to tell you about my newest Harry Potter too -- in Arabic! It was given to me by Eleanor and Ray, who have added Qatar (near Kuwait) to my lifetime travel plans.
The three last snowfalls became the beginning of my winter Snow Slide project -- which so far reaches the upper level of my deck, but is not yet functional. It's strategically located in perpetual shade, so hopefully it will last until about June.
After my humongous shoveling project I flew to visit the Rectani, some good friends from my stint in Blacksburg. They live in Carlsbad, California -- this morning it was too hot to wear a flannel over my t-shirt when I took this rather uninteresting picture on the beach. Commercial air transportation is an awesome thing.May your 2008 bring you all the peace -- or adventure -- you most enjoy.
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