About the Author
My Story
I cannonballed into life & made some colossal mistakes, profound discoveries, and glanced off near-misses with far too much regularity. Through these happenstances, I met people who touched me to the core. The cumulative experiences of beings and adventures, shaped and reshaped me as I Brailled my way through. Now, with my dog, Freedom by my side, I live on the coast range of Oregon, I am taking the chance to share those people and times.
A collection of poetic works entitled "To Walk the North Direction" was released in early ‘24 & I have hopes that people will invest in poetry & reading. My novel, Black Dragonfish--a memoir, comes out in 2026. Will update as dates become firm. Meantime, enjoy!
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Blackfeet Nation, Browning MT
My friend Tak, when I worked with the folks coming over from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia & Burma, post Vietnam war
Working as a ranch manager
Taking meals up in the mountains to the ROK army
Security Guard
First attempt at being a cowboy (black hat)
Pallet jack as skateboard; telephone co.
Me, Clara, & T when I worked as a painter/ artist. This shot taken in Mexico.
Me working a yarder to fix my yard
My view out the window for one year
Rocky, me, & Party Patty (& photo bomber) not knowing we were being poisoned
Dance Crew at the Kim-chi Club
Marriage to a political prisoner
Building trails in the Tillamook forest
Out near the spit hiking
Me & Addison in Vermont
The home we lost to a tidal surge; check the size of the logs that rolled through.
Addison, Morris, & me in Massachusetts
Walking around South Korea
Shenanigans with Annie in Texas (note the early 80's hair--big was apparently in)
The home we lost to a landslide on Hwy 101, circa 1973
Driving toward the Rockies the day I got my Blackfeet name.
The home we lost to fire.
Wildlife Photography & the Magical World
My gift is that my spirit doesn’t scare animals. I can walk into their territory, but I try never to violate it. When I get the opportunity to capture their essence in a photo, there’s no thrill greater. The Gallery shows more creatures as well as the inherent beauty in the decrepit and crumbling. Please enjoy.