that other journey to the west

I know you are growing weary of these, but I had another request today and it is easier to borrow Nisa Asokan's photograph while giving proper credit to the photographer than to link to the Flickr page. I am the myrrh-bearer wrapped in the starry robe (well, Chicago 2016-logo hoodie, anyway), leaning portentously on his authentically ancient Eastern staff:

( wise? )

at the hinge of the seasons

( art )