Here’s what I’ve been working on, to insert into the program for my father’s celebration of life later this month. Slowly but surely, I’m finding some words. “Nature Boy” – Photo of Charley Hudson @ Sedona, AZ by Heather Hudson There was a boyA very strange, enchanted boyThey say he wandered very farVery farOver landContinueContinue reading “My Father’s Legacy”
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Uncharted
I’ve been averse to blogging about the medical mayhem in my family. I have not wanted to violate privacy or publish things that I have no right to say on behalf of the people that I love. It’s taken me a minute to feel confident that the blogging gate would open up for all thatContinueContinue reading “Uncharted”
Where the Shadow People Go
Still prefer this kind of selfie to the alternatives. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Say Hi, Cacti!
I love how it looks like they’re waving hello to you. Except that last one, who appears to be making the moves on the girl in yellow. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Riding the Water, Riding the Waves
Nowhere in the corridors of pale green and greyNowhere in the suburbsIn the cold light of dayThere in the midst of it so alive and aloneWords support like boneDreaming of mercy streetWear your inside outDreaming of mercyIn your daddy(‘s arms againDreaming of mercy street‘swear they moved that signDreaming of mercyIn your daddy’s armsPeter Gabriel, “MercyContinueContinue reading “Riding the Water, Riding the Waves”
We’re All Mad Here
“I am not crazy; my reality is just different from yours.”Lewis Carroll, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” – the Cheshire Cat Excellent welcoming committee here in Arizona, thanks to this crazy cat. We could all learn a few things from her, I think. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
The Heather
Portion of painting by my grandmother What better way to segue from my trip to see my father in Arizona, back to the vast world of famous and should-be-famous painters, than this one, found hanging on his living room wall — painted by my grandmother and given my name. My heart still skips a beat,ContinueContinue reading “The Heather”
Bye-Bye Cacti
Anthem, AZ Last desert pic for awhile. I promise to return to your regularly scheduled art programming after this. Although, I would argue that this, too, is art, if it speaks to you. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Scaping the Dry Land
Anthem, AZ This is the sense of the desert hills, that there is room enough and time enough.Mary Hunter Austin Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Arizona de novo
I promise I will eventually move forward from my memories of this fantastic voyage. That day is not today. Shot on Pixel 6 Pro.
Muttering Retreats 