the road and the world around us
changes with every mile of sky
no turning back
onward
—
‘we do not take a trip, a trip takes us’
-john steinbeck
—
laguna pueblo, new mexico, usa, may 2026
May18
May17
the shining.
as we went to head into town
leaving our little adobe house
moving toward the door
i said
we still have one more light to turn off before we go
response was
a pause and silent moment
then
look up
oh
it was so bright and streaming through
not used to such a brilliant sun
shining down on me
inside
complete shift
—
‘attention, if sudden and close, graduates into surprise;
and this into astonishment; and this into stupefied amazement.’
—
new mexico, usa, may 2026
May16
georgia o’keefe, up close and personal.
georgia o’keefe musem visit
her story, her words, her art
visitors given the opportunity to see things closely
create them in georgia’s style
some add a bit of humor to their response
georgia lived a life on her terms, full of color and beauty.
May15
sticks and stones.
river of stone
stone to find home
stone for resting
stone to remember
*sticks to make rustic latilla fences
‘to so enter into it in nature and art
that the enjoyed meanings of life may become a part of living
is the attitude of artistic appreciation.’
-george h. mead
—
*In New Mexico, you’ll find charming fences made of small branches called ‘latillas’ made primarily from native cedar or juniper poles. These rustic fences have a rich history, passed down through generations of indigenous and Hispanic communities.Originally built to keep out wildlife like coyotes, they’ve become a beloved part of the Southwestern landscape, especially in Santa Fe-style architecture.
—
new mexico, usa, may 2026
‘
May14
lights.
light on the tiny houses
light in the cathedral
everywhere you look
santa fe is filled with light
—
‘to love beauty is to see light.’
-victor hugo
May13
go west.
let the adventure begin
first stop
santa fe, new mexico
place of art, history, beauty, and mystery
sharing a road trip with my fellow life traveler
my sister
nature celebrated with art
wild mustangs up top
birds splash in a flock
burro waits patiently
half sun half shade
no need for a clock
—
“take me where the road ends and the adventure begins in Santa Fe.”
-inspired by Bon Jovi
—
art credits: all sculptures by new mexican artists
May12
on the loose.
the goose up on the roof
yells out like a rooster
with the accent of a goose
wrong bird, wrong address, wrong song?
what’s worng?
—
‘mother goose is on the loose, stealing lines from lenny bruce.’
*phil occs
* Phil Ochs (1940-1976) was an American protest singer, songwriter, and political activist known for his sharp wit, sardonic humor, and topical songs during the 1960s. A prominent figure in the Greenwich Village folk scene, he wrote hundreds of songs advocating for civil rights, anti-war movements, and labor rights.
May11
ladyhawke.
loved this film since it came out in 1985
an underrated stand alone fantasy film
grew a cult following
a bit of everything of the era
young matthew broderick and michelle pfeiffer
in some of their first roles
rutger hauer in one of his last roles
a hawk, a wolf, a friesian horse
alan parsons project, synth music, and gregorian chants
create the soundtrack
everything is over the top
costuming, set designs and dialogue
medieval french fantasy shot in italy
sweeping vistas, stunning cathedrals
romance, humor, a curse, a villain, drama, battles, love, courage
when mixed all together
unfolding on the screen
you have a perfect 80’s film recipe
i’ve seen it a number times over the years
(my daughters have too, by default)
every so often i watch it again
still love it each time.
—
“the secret to film is that it’s an illusion.”
– Francis Ford Coppola
—
studios/art: warner brothers/20th century fox
May10
mother’s love is peace.
‘Found Family’, Sara Pulver, NY, multi-media folk artist
‘mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.’
*erich fromm
—
*Erich Fromm (1900-1980) was a enowned German-American psychoanalyst, sociologist, and humanistic philosopher
–
About the artist: Sara Pulver is well-known for her whimsical, “outsider folk art” style that often features birds, cats, and forest animals in playful or heartwarming scenes. Her work is characterized by vibrant colors, simple geometric shapes, and a “moody yet playful” tone. Pulver often explores themes of unconventional families, nature, and human-animal connections. You can often find her original prints and folk art paintings through her Etsy shop, 3 Crows.
happy mother’s day to all who mother and care for any other
May9
let them fall.
how lucky am i?
a favorite snack
a favorite shape
conspired to
land upon my plate
so who am i
to question this
when or where
how or why?
i’ll eat my chip
and maybe more
before i head back
out that door.
—
‘i think it’s my adventure, my trip, my journey, and i guess my attitude is, let the chips fall where they may.’
-leonard nimoy
I didn't have my glasses on.... 