What a Summer!

I can't remember when I had such a full summer. Which is great - except I need some serious processing time now.
To start, few shots of the "Contemplation Chair" that my daughter Paige Reid and I collaborated on in June. It's been in Moscow's ArtWalk all summer. This coming Saturday, our chair, alongside a couple dozen one-of-a-kind others, will be auctioned off at the Community Adirondack Chair Art Project. (Online bidding has begun.) All proceeds to benefit the Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute and their many wonderful programs.
PS: Enjoy the rare shot of Mr Jimi grinning!

Labor Day was yesterday, and so I will include one teaser photo from the beginning of my summer... a shot out the window of the Cessna I flew to Elim Alaska in. This was near the Bering Straits, where I got to teach for two weeks at Aniguiin School... Yes! and ride in the cockpit next to pilot (and writer) Ross Nixon. Click to enlarge.

Now I promise to get back here soon and add a few other photos... to help me process...

More Beads! @ Pendleton Woolen Mills

If you are ever anywhere near Pendleton Oregon, and you have any interest in wool... blankets... sheep... weaving... warmth... fibers... history... or whatever, Pendleton Woolen Mills is a Must Stop. Take the tour of the mill! Buy something in the outlet store. (I finally bought a shirt this week to replace the vintage one I inherited from my mom and proceeded to wear for more than a decade during and after college.)
There is a great little historical display at the mill too, which includes fine photographs and western gear, Native American bead work, Pendleton Round-Up history and more...
Here is a picture of C.M.'Mort' Bishop Jr receiving a Pipe Tomahawk as a Friendship Award from the Confederated Tribes only a few years ago. Click on the picture to check out that bead work a little closer!

Stumbling Onto Fabulous Plateau Indian Beadwork

James and I spent last night at the Marcus Whitman Hotel in Walla Walla. (Sweet choice, James, especially since they were overbooked and upgraded us to a suite!)
Today is already lucky too, as we got to see this wonderful exhibit at the Walla Walla Museum: Patriotic Beadwork of the Plateau People. I didn't know it was here. Here's a short review from their sister museum, Tamastslikt Cultural Center, where I am headed this afternoon. (My 3rd time there; always worth it. (James is hitting the links instead; I gave him the afternoon off.) Tamastslikt is a gem out here ten or so miles from Pendleton. And a nice biking distance from the Wild Horse Casino, where we are staying tonight in a very quiet (?!) room.
Would our luck will hold? Should we play Keno or Blackjack or ..?.. tonight? Or just eat a great meal at the Plateau Restaurant and think on it...
PS Muchas Gracias Vicky and Brian, for taking care of the house and dog for us. (Hope it's not too noisy there.)