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Upper Plains Gothic…

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I just returned from a two week trip to South Dakota attending a conference, visiting family, friends, and shooting loads of photos. I spent most of one week sorting through my grandfather’s letters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and books. Under lamplight, in a quiet basement office, Grandpa guided my research from beyond yonder. This research led to many discoveries and even more questions.

My mind’s eye is somehow seeing everything torn, creased, faded, scratched, or yellowed. I saw my new photographs in the same way when I got home to Vermont.

Perhaps that’s why I find myself looking backward. The past has a clarity I can no longer see in the present. —Kristin Hannah/The Nightengale

A special thanks to everyone who made my trip so quite special.

Jo and Mark, there are far more photographs I want to share. Your dedication to Herrick’s history is inspiring, and the dance hall is gorgeous. When you offer memberships, please let me know.

the odd uneven time of August…

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August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time. —Sylvia Plath/author

Stumbling upon this quote from notoriously depressive author Sylvia Plath seems almost eerily on target for my late summer vibe.

Looking back I can trace a lot of unique choices and unusual behaviors to the odd and uneven August(s) throughout my life. I impulsively changed colleges last minute, transferred a year later (even though things were going well), and later quit graduate school all in August without consulting anyone.

I wondered if what I’m drawn to photograph in August could offer some clues into my late summer state of mind.

MYSTERY: A few days ago I saw these coyote tracks and alongside those of a small foot. I followed the tracks as the sun rose over Cape Cod Bay…my imagination thoroughly sparked.

Is there a WILD CHILD running with the coyotes on TOWN NECK BEACH?

You have a coyote inside you, and you have to get it out.  —Chuck Jones/animator

SHELTER FROM THE SUN:

A SMALL ACT OF AUGUST REVOLUTION:

Last week I watched this young girl on vacation with her family walk up and down the beach with seaweed on her head. They didn’t notice for a long time and she was annoyed. This seems like an August vibe to me.

OUT OF THE ORDINARY:

RANDOM SPARK & MUSE:

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE:

DISTRACTION:

I looked at this art for the week while I stitched, other folks did too, funny how the brain fills in what isn’t there. I’m working on a new version now…oh, the odd uneven time of August.

Remember to be gentle with yourself and others. We are all children of chance, and none can say while some fields will blossom and others lay brown beneath the August sun. —Ken Nerburn