Depression Era photo. Found in an abandoned farmhouse, Eastern Colorado plains. Two girls waving to the camera. Inscribed on the back are the words "Twin Sisters (Fraternal)"
Where are you now my sweets? So precious.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
The Swarm
Dateline: Halloween.
Flash: A swarm of Bumble Bee/Border Collie hybrids spotted in the Mapleton Hill area. Be on the lookout for five slightly agitated (because they had to wear those stupid outfits) dogs in bee costumes.
Beware: They do not sting but will definitely relentlessly stare at a ball until you agree to pick it up and throw it.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Good Morning!
Woke up to this sight hanging outside the window this morning. Faded vines with berries hanging on, shadows, screen... iPhone nearby, a bit of Photoshop and voila!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Drama Queen
Grace in her premier performance at the Whittier Elementary School's after school drama program- so expressive!
Sunday, November 13, 2011
The Master at Work
Steve "Homeboy" Homsher in his element, sketches away at the Mary Williams Gallery in Boulder. If you are ever in town and have some spare time to check out some art- amble on over, you won't be let down!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Aspen Time
A beautiful, warm day in Rocky Mountain National Park. Aspens in their glory, secret, forgotten trails; a recipe for nirvana.
When life gives you lemonade, drink that shit right up dude!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Eight Bar Ranch View
Eight am, the view from the calving shed; 8 Bar Ranch, Burns, Colorado. Looking down into a canyon of the Colorado River. Occasionally a BNSF freight will wind its way along the river a thousand feet below, loaded with coal for points eastward. From up here we only hear the dull murmur of the diesel engines, then it is silent again- save for that chatty magpie; "Who are you and why are you here?"
Monday, September 5, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
A Place We Can Go
In difficult times, it is comforting to have a place we can go. Somewhere where the bill collectors, hectic schedules, anxieties about growing older and what you are going to wear are left far behind. This place is different for all of us, but it is a necessity in times of distress or anxiety. Yesterday I went to my place and visited with my good friend Diamond. We ran around and I let her bite my toes like she always loved to do. I'll make sure I go visit her there often, OK girl?
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Diamond
Our beautiful Diamond. She shone so bright for such a short time on this earth. We love you sweet girl and we will always remember and miss you.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
The River Haiku
Shepaug River
late summer rain
coffee colored water, misty sunset
nobody around but me and the dog.
late summer rain
coffee colored water, misty sunset
nobody around but me and the dog.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Rockin' at the Fox!
If I was to recommend a band to you, would you go see them? Would you at least watch one of their videos on YouTube? If you possibly can, go and see 'Fitz and the Tantrums.' I know its a dumb name. If you can move beyond that, I absolutely guarantee you will come away with a big smile on your face from dancing your little pitootee off. Go ahead, take a chance, before they get too big!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The Phoenix Riseth
World renowned sculptor Jerry Wingren hoisted his creative flag one more time this summer solstice. Despite having his studio, along with his tools and works burned to the ground in last fall's Four Mile Fire, his spirit has nonetheless been reborn. Party-goers rejoiced into the evening in celebration of the indomitable human creative spirit. Thanks to Arch 11 Architecture for their gracious donation of design services for the new studio enabling the magic to once again flow freely up on Logan Mill. Have a look for yourself: http://www.wingrensculpture.com/
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Steam Punk- Dozer Style
Abandoned peat mining operation, Ward, Colorado.
"All our equipment is too heavy to get out over that bridge by the Peak to Peak, so we'll just leave it."
"All our equipment is too heavy to get out over that bridge by the Peak to Peak, so we'll just leave it."
Story of the West.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Little Sure Shot
Went for a hike a week or so ago, up to some old meadows with a homestead chimney still standing off in one corner. I offered Grace some stories placing her in a nineteenth century girl's identity; a bit Annie Oakley. She loved it and came home saying "I want to take off this fruity little cupcake t-shirt I have on and put on some 'cowgirl clothes'" I bought her some old 1950's Annie Oakley movie serial DVD's and now I can't get her away from wanting to rope and ride!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Aerial Mulching
Four Mile Fire burn zone mulching by helicopter. Picking up 1-4 tons of hay mulch at a time, ferrying it to denuded hillsides and dropping to stave off erosion when/if the spring rains come. Randy and Clint, crack pilots navigate canyon crosswinds, power lines and FAA guidelines NOT to fly over houses with their cargo dangling thirty feet below them. Here a Vietnam era Huey is gassed up to begin another series of drops.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Mask Maker
Wood carved masks are an integral part of many Balinese ceremonies. Particularly impressive is the Topeng where a single man plays multiple characters to tell a story, donning an array of masks and costumes for each. The totality of their immersion into their roles borders on trance, where the line between actor and character does not exist, they literally become who they are playing and it is exhilarating.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
I was running late for an appointment in Tampak Siring because the afternoon rains had been relentless and there was absolutely no way to ride a motor bike through the deluge. Finally, things broke, I decided to take a different route than my usual one, you know, maybe shave a few minutes off. I passed one beautiful village after another, it felt like I was entering "The Twilight Zone." This was a land untouched by time, by nuclear meltdowns, by all modernity; I felt contentment. Then I saw this guy out in a ricefield, man I was late, but damn if it wasn't the coolest, most sublime scene.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Another Green World
Water Temple, Tampak Siring. The sound of prayers resonates through the canyon walls as water gushes out everywhere- cool.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Traditional Balinese Healer
Visiting Tjokorda Rai, traditional Balinese healer. He works by opening up pathways in your energy field and allowing things to "flow" better. He can "operate" purely by pushing on your skin. Here he enables the path from my fire chakra to flow better. All day long, after this, I would surprise friends here by randomly lifting up my shirt exposing his work!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon
Ice Cave- Salina, Colorado
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon- Pablo Picasso 1907
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Demoiselles_d%27Avignon
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Return to the Cave of the African Fertility Princesses
We returned (after an arduous journey twixt the snow drifts) to the magical "Cave of the African Fertility Princesses" which I visited a week or so ago in this very blog. It was comforting to see the stalagmite princesses had grown to over five feet tall! We were careful not to awaken the sleeping giant further in the cave and we emerged, comforted by the spirits there, that spring was indeed "in the works!"
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Snow, Sled, Steep Hill- Passport to Adventure!
Grace tears up Eighth Street by the old Mapleton School.
You give this girl a sled and some snow and dude, she is history!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Kick Sledding
Kick Sledding through the streets of Boulder; plenty of snow, warm temperatures and everybody is out groovin' with the winter vibe.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Pearl
Moon Gulch- Rollinsville, Colorado:
My girls, snowshoes, good dogs, fresh powder, abandoned mining cabins, digital cameras, hot soup in a thermos, no people.... hey, really.... you can't beat that!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Ice Apostles
Mine entrance, near Salina, Colorado.
Ice stalagmites form at entrance to abandoned mine. "Warm" air from within the earth meets frigid, below zero, atmospheric air causing condensation on the cave ceiling which drips into these 2-3 foot "ice forms."
I had a brief audience with the forest nymphs there and I'm glad to report they were quite content though a bit chilled.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
The Day the Music Died (and Mat got a $130 ticket)
My tribute to my buddy Mat's attempt to honor the memory of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper
Dialogue from Facebook post of a buddy who has a rock band and tried to pay tribute to the rock and roll victims of the 1959 crash that claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and "The Big Bopper"
"The Shot"
- I post this shot every Feb 3: "The Day The Music Died." Taken by me in Clear Lake, Iowa during The Zambonis' mini-tour with Guster in Spring 2005. I only found the site because a kindly Iowa state trooper drew me a map (see add'l pic) after issuing me a speeding ticket.(Mat's friend)- How much?
- I fully believed my kindly chit-chat was going to endear me to the guy. But, no. I think it was about $130. Thankfully, the band paid for it.
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