self portrait challenge: street photography #1

I must confess a small guilt: K walks the dogs far more frequently then I. In fact, he cares for the dogs more then I, which explains their utter adoration of him. And I must confess, I understand that slobbering, puppy-like devotion. He is really a wonderful companion.

This self portrait challenge is going to be difficult for me. I have only recently started this project, and I still feel if a picture is a portrait, I must be the one to take it, or to arrange it. If I have K snap a picture of me downtown, isn't that cheating as well?

For now, pictures of me, reflections in the windows of the library, a place I return to again and again. The librarians now know me, the one who probably requests the most books: CDs to listen to on the hour long drive to teach, DVDs because our television reception does not come in, books I know I might not want to keep.

Things to see in the reflection: the Sheldon Theatre (the local high school's musical will be there, a wonderful venue, a level of coziness there that our own auditorium does not have). Inside: layers of books, a poster beckoning us to "read," something I need no challenge to do.

A Sunday afternoon, sun out, just me and the dogs and downtown.