Printing ..Emil Orlik, ‘Nihon no surishi (A Japanese printer)’, 1901.

Traditional Wood-Block printing .. note the Downward angle of the printing work-surface ... this greatly reduces the stress and fatigue that will develop printing on a flat surface. The downward angle will vary based on the Printers preference.

Morning walk..slow progress on Fwy re-construction:.....

Adding to a personal Lexicon .. Lanceolate:

lanceolate

Definition:(adjective) Tapering from a rounded base toward an apex.

Synonyms: Lance-like

Usage:The bush had lanceolate leaves with sharp tips that could sting unwary passersby.