Komainu and Sheepdogs

My sprained ankle is mostly recovered; thanks again to everyone who helped me.

However, last Friday, someone(s) stole my bookbag and everything in it. It has been a huge pain for me and a lot of other people. I am hoping the police catch the scum.

But here's some photos, regardless...

(Actually, above is kind of how I felt on Friday and Saturday.)

The photo stars this week are Komainu and Polish Lowland Sheepdog.

Return from travels and a Praying Mantis

I have returned from traveling.

A few days after returning, I sprained my ankle while walking around Harvard Square. But two strangers off the street -- and later some friends -- helped me with getting ice and getting to a medical center.

* Hobbling on crutches, I showed up at the end of a Boston Comics Roundtable meeting, where I was greeted with "Oh no! What happened!" "Are you all right?" and "Whoa! Gimpy! Sorry, no cripples allowed in here!" Despite the last remark, I think the incident overall shows how nice people are.


Anyway, a photo from traveling.


I shooed the insect to the roadside after taking its photo, so it wouldn't get run over by a car.