uncertain times

Two NYTimes articles of interest today: one on the NEA and one on laid-off ballet dancers.

Banff Oboe Choir: 2 Canadian Folk Songs, arranged by Katie Mordarski

"Land of the Silver Birch" and "My Paddle's Keen and Bright"

back in socal

Back from Banff--what a gorgeous place. I even saw a grizzly bear crossing a river, but it was from the car as we were driving so I didn't get a picture. I'll post a few of my favorites. Nick Daniel and Steve Taylor were both amazing, and I had a great time. I miss it! I also miss that The Banff Centre provides you with tasty meals and you get your room cleaned--now I am back to grocery shopping and cooking and making my own bed and I'm not sure how much I like it! Anywho, here are a few more photos.

Bow Glacier's water flowing into Bow Lake


waterfall coming from Bow Glacier


another pretty waterfall

violets

mountain and Bow Lake

Bow Lake and Bow Glacier

another pretty river

wall of waterfalls

Columbian Ice Fields Glacier

one of the many warnings to stay off the glacier--which was roped off anyway

View from the top of Sulphur Mountain--1,187mi to LA!!

Bow Valley from Sulphur Mountain

The Banff Center and Banff Springs Hotel from Sulphur Mountain

adorable baby mountain goat!

stream and tree roots

deer!

view from Tunnel Mountain

United Breaks Guitars