A time to reflect in the clear winter light.  Looking into the windows of myself, in combination with my surroundings.  It all combines on the CCD of my trusty Ricoh.  Watch, look and see what is to be seen.

I spot I have frequently returned to under the bridge between Urayasu and Kasai.  There was graffiti i photographed there perhaps ten 8 years ago.  The graffiti is still there, even though it has faded quite a bit.  Just quirky, and irrelevant, but  I still am drawn to them.

Veselka is in the news, again.  When I am in NYC I try to have breakfast at Veselka everyday.  It is also good for those late night cravings.  I have fond memories of having a slice of carrot cake.  Was it late night or early morning?  Does it really matter?  Anyways, those of you out there in NYC are fortunate to have such a fabulous place to eat, drink and be with friends.

check out the New York Times article on Veselka

more info about http://www.veselka.com/ from their website.

This little magnetic froggy was chilling all by his lonesome.  Down my the Kesei Line tracks in Ichikawa, Chiba.  Poor little fella.

The annual pilgrimage to the shrines and temples of Japan, begins just after the stroke of midnight on December 31.  I never venture far, and I prefer to go to the one that is closest to my house.  The same shrine my family has been visiting for years.  Warm sake, and amazake are served to those who have waited in the cold to say the first prayers of the new year.

To all friends, family and loved ones!

Happy New Year

明けましておめでとうございます！