Bridge Over Troubled Borders
March 1, 2008
The monumental sculpture standing in the desert has a broad scope of inspiration and meaning. According to the artist that created it, Neil Bernstein, it is to stand as a memorial to the plight of migrants and as it reaches into the heavens, it serves as a golden talisman of spirituality - yet earth-bound in its function as a beacon and water source for travelers.
February 1, 2008
Years in the Making
February 1, 2008
The quilt, “Magical Medallions” is exquisite, and even if you are not particularly aware of what it takes to create an appliquéd quilt of this quality – just by the play of colors, design and the thousands upon thousands of tiny stitches worked into the design you know it is a masterwork of quilting.
January 5, 2008
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October 12, 2007
A Gathering of Ravens
October 11, 2007
You never know when the Raven People are going to teach you something. It always comes as a surprise and afterward, you can’t believe you didn’t think of it yourself.
Let me give you an example.
I was driving the rocky dirt road that winds from my house on Papalote Wash toward the paved road five or six miles away – going to a meeting in Tucson.
September 1, 2007
I’ll Stick to Butterflies
September 1, 2007
There is risk to trekking alone in the wilderness. Most experts advise against it. The risks are of no laughing matter and I treat them seriously. By far the greatest risk is one of accident and not being able to summon help. My cell phone, which I use only for emergencies, is of course worthless in the more remote borderland areas. When I’m a few feet from the interstate - it starts working. I would need a satellite phone.