Photos from an exhausting week

The web album might be mine, but new friend, Mike Zaczek, snapped the photos. Mike is the fellow with the burgundy-colored shirt to my left.

I want to call attention as well to new friends, Ryan Michaels (in front of me), an excellent musician whose music I hope to share here soon, and Mauri Pioppo (behind my left shoulder), who creates stunning jewelry among her many positive attributes. (Permanent link in the sidebar under "Friends.")

A week in Hell... er, the Ashram!

It was a trying week, yes, but worth every moment. Note our smiling faces.
-- David M Gordon / The Deipnosophist