I went to this little girls wedding the other day. She is a beautiful, intelligent articulate young woman...a tribute to the time spent with her mother. The photo is titled "Discovery".

Sweet potato vine and fire bush herald the onset of autumn

The title of this is Alone. Took it in the old Renfro Hotel in downtown Wichita in the mid 70's. this kid would be about 35 now. Wonder where he is???

Going nowhere fast

This is how I feel somedays. Just kidding. Saw this in a small western Kansas town a few years back. It is amazing what you see when you get off even the smallest of two lane highways.

Delicate Death

A crabapple tree in my front yard is dying -
The long, slender branches and limbs -
soon devoid of leaves -
create delicate shadows
on the blistering sidewalk
adjacent to the cool green grass -
I will miss it -
I will replace it -
One day, I will be replaced -
But will I be missed?

Wise men of wilson

Went to the Czech Festival in Wilson Kansas a few years back. These fine fellows were sharing stories at the corner cafe.

This photo caused a little controversy when exhibited. A guest at the gallery wanted to know why I took it and why I showed it. I told her because we see death every day and choose to ignore it...not just as individuals, but as a society. She asked if I took photos of rape, too. I laughed and told her look, it's not like I found the dog and took it around trying to find the best shot. It was there. I took the photo. It was a slice of time that stands as a metaphor for much more.