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for various reasons the game was cancelled

There are a few clues that led me to believe there was not going to be a basketball game any time soon. For one thing, the goal lacked both a hoop and a net. And the court was a little rough and weedy. And of course, the whole place had a certain air of abandonment about it.

(I was a block away and something pulled me down a passageway to this place. I am pretty sure it was the ghost of the basketball hoop…

Dixon, New Mexico
photographed 7.2.2024

family portrait

My fantastic traveling companion and I went on a bit of an accidental hike – it started out sort of as a “where does this path go?” situation and ended up with our walking across a bog or two and then along a small river. The normal people who were out that day took the normal trail, which is OK if that’s the sort of thing  you’re into.

Anyway, over there on the normal-people trail, I spotted this happy family trying to get the baby to look at the camera.

near Jemez Springs, New Mexico
photographed 6.30.2024

eventually it rained

It was monsoon season in northern New Mexico. Every morning started out with perfectly clear skies and by mid-afternoon clouds began to build up for the evening rainfall. After the rain, the air was clear and cool. It was delightful.

And photogenic.

Abiquiu, New Mexico
photographed 7.3.2024

footrace

 

Kids are hilarious. No matter if it’s cold or if it’s hot, they are always ready to race somebody. And of course their adult opponents will let them win.

Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024

free hugs

This couple made me happy and I hope that they were able to give plenty of mom- and dad-hugs that day.

Lubbock Pride
Lubbock, Texas
photographed 6.22.2024