I grew up roaming and scavenging the plains of southern South Dakota. That childhood landscape instilled a desire for spaciousness that's stayed with me into adulthood. My work often reflects these themes.
If the stars should appear but one night every thousand years how man would marvel and adore. āRalph Waldo Emerson
One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. āWilliam Shakespeare
I came upon the seals still snoozing this morning. When sleeping in the water, they can float as in a standing position, similar to a fishing bobber.Ā This is called ābottlingā. I waited for them to start their day. You can hear them in the audio file below. I love them so.
How will things turn out for Florence and Ben Blair?
Hereās where we left off in ACT Iā¦
āBen, forgive me. Iāve hurt you. I canāt say I love you.ā
ACT II
Florence and her family left the ranch for the New York City culture and society. When Ben shows up, Florence is tormented by what is expected of her and confused by her stormy emotions.
Ben threatens Florenceās fiance, Sidwell. Unaware of whatās currently transpiring, her mind wanders to the ranch in Montana, Ben, and their childhood.
ACT III
āI want to forget Ben Blair was ever part of my life.
He overwhelms me like sleep when Iām tired. Iām helpless.ā
Ben Blair, āFlorence Baker, I love you. In all Iām going to say, bear this in mind; donāt forget for a moment. To me, you will always be the one woman on earth. Why havenāt I told you this before, I donāt know, but now Iām as sure as that Iām looking at you that it is so.ā
Florence and Ben headed west to Montana and their familiar ranch life.