What is Chas holding in his hand? It’s vicious. It has no visible roots. Looks like a cluster of seeds with very long spines. It was tangled high up in a dead desert sage. Clearly on the move to someplace else to live or start a new instance or two.

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Shadows and trails made on an ancient basin and range. We’re a family of artists and engineers and we can’t help it.

This year it’s a two room, eight person tent for us. Kids had one room for staying up and playing chess while we had a queen sized bed. Yes, I know, but we were very comfortable and it was simple and easy. One tent is easier than two. I snuck out late at night to take this timed exposure. The white streak on the left is a sky lantern slowly rising into the sky.

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