Fallen Birch

Fallen Birch 2
Originally uploaded by ellyssian.

This is the second of three shots of a gray birch - one trunk still stands, but is in decay. This is the last one standing that had been large enough to exhibit the tell-tale white bark.

Now, it exhibits an interesting collection of mushrooms.

Henoch-Schönlein purpura

HSP 5 October 28 2005
Originally uploaded by ellyssian.

Finally posted the photos showing the results of HSP on Justin's legs and hands.

The swelling around ankles and hands had gone down significantly and the rash itself is significantly faded from where it had been when he went to the hospital the day before.

Waverly Oaks Ice

Waverly Oaks Ice
Originally uploaded by ellyssian.

One of many photos from our Black Friday walk at Waverly Oaks - most of the others feature Beaver Brook and ice formed by the splash of the stream.

Tanis gets ready for a stroll

Tanis Oct 2005
Originally uploaded by ellyssian.

Of course, at least one cat picture must be present in every update...

Lehigh Gap

Lehigh Gap Trestle 1
Originally uploaded by ellyssian.

A bit of my daily commute can be seen, just across the Lehigh River...

These photos were taken on the nature walk with Chris and kk1raven. For your continued sanity or lack thereof, all penguins have been airbrushed out of the pictures.

Riddle of the Sphinx

Mount Auburn Sphinx 1
Originally uploaded by ellyssian.

Although I've taken many rolls of film in Mount Auburn Cemetery (Cambridge, MA), I think this was the first time I've done so after the leaves have fallen.

Most of the shots are of tree forms I found interesting, or of monuments that were lit by the soon-to-set sun.

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Happy birthday to phantom_wolfboy!

Many happy returns of the day!

By way of dlscanlon

( Who is your Harry Potter alter-ego? )

By way of jenjiyana

Oh Great Cthulhu!

I have been an extremely assiduous devotee this year.

Last week, I recruited akadriver as a new cultist (30 points). In August, I sacrificed linithiliel to Cthulhu (500 points). In July, I wore an Elder Sign (-10 points). In December, I stopped alobar from defiling Lovecraft's grave (-20 points). In June, I bombed a cultist gathering (-100 points). In January, I prepared an ocean voyage to R'lyeh (200 points).

In short, I have been very good (600 points) and deserve to be eaten first.

Your humble and obedient servant,
ellyssian

Submit your own plea to Cthulhu!

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Despite what dictionaries may say, it is obvious under observation that "boisterous" has its etymology in "boy", specifically one in the toddler age range.