Tomorrow night will be my last event. I go back home on Saturday and begin to lay out the “what next?’ I have thoughts of continuing the tour in the fall, heading up to New England and through the Midwest to Colorado and New Mexico. And returning to Palestine within the year, maybe next spring. I have had flashes of buying a camper of sorts, something I could sleep in as well as carry books, art supplies, and clothes. I’ve been eyeing everything on the road that fits that description. I would love to be able to combine camping with touring.

Below is another painting by Michael Brophy. It reminds me of a moment when I was driving through the Northern Cascades. I had stopped and gotten out of the car to take in the view of the mountains. I had not seen another car for about an hour when a station wagon pulled up along side of me. The couple inside didn’t get out of their car. They just took a picture with the windows still up and then drove off.

Michael Brophy
“People’s View” 1999