This is my favorite photo of Arthur Clayton. I'm not sure why.
Each one of us is on a great journey, much as Arthur is...in the end, we all need the same simple things. I often wonder if people like Arthur have figured out some secret the rest of us don't understand. After all, a home is comprised of much more than four solid walls. No, our true houses are uncontainable and cannot be confined in so small a space. The places where we truly live do not come with numbers or locks. I think it is in casting off the locks, and tearing down the walls, that we find ourselves. To Arthur, and to all of our "houses". May our journeys lead us home.
1). U2 "Where the Streets Have No Name"
"We're still building..."
links follow:)
PS-Watching these videos and listening to these songs reminds me how much I love each of you. I don't know...I'm feeling mushy...
24 responses
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Kathleen Mercado added a link (25 Oct 2009):
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nö gave props (25 Oct 2009):
you just have a wonderful soul. this photo is excellent, and your words amazing. love you sweet sista
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Jan Hoffman gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Superb! An excellent portrait and character study....
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dp * gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Great capture. He's got that "Whatcu talkn' bout" expression. dp
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Sonia Adam Murray gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Yes superb, and your soul and heart are full of love Kathleen, who could ask for more?!
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mad paule said (25 Oct 2009):
may be you like cos it shows the character of this person not any particular emotion...a special portrait...:)
and i really like what you ve written. -
david ong gave props (25 Oct 2009):
sigh...just nob my head and listen to your song....
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Richard Knight gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Kathleen, I was a Rotarian for many years and fed quite a few of Nashville's "street people" from the back of a truck. They had to meet their nutritional needs, of course, but it was a mistake to think that their emotional needs had to be fed, as well. Many of the people I met were quite satisfied with their lives, and I suspect that Arthur is, too. Some were disturbed, of course, but most were not. They had a quiet dignity about them. I know that many of us on the back of that truck admired many of the friends we had met living under the bridges. [Mushy is always good thing, K.]
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Litz Go gave props (25 Oct 2009):
I don't know either, but I think you are such a sweet and caring person You reminds me of someone I really cared before..
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Chris Sanford gave props (25 Oct 2009):
A strong portrait of a very strong and dignified man, Kathleen; and your words are absolutely eloquent..
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JamesHarmon McQuilkin gave props (25 Oct 2009):
Great DOF and dark tones--I can spot your style right away!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (25 Oct 2009):
There is nothing wrong with being a little mushy at times. This is a terrific capture of your friend. I don't think a house could be a home unless the people that make it so are there.
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Jonathan Davis gave props (25 Oct 2009):
One of my fav tunes! Great shot too!
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Maura Wolfson-Foster gave props (25 Oct 2009):
We love you - and Arthur, too, Kathleen!
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George Papachristou said (26 Oct 2009):
Great capture... love the control you have with light & shadows!!! Excellent!!!
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((pigotta08)) said (26 Oct 2009):
love him look!!!!
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Paolo Pizzimenti gave props (26 Oct 2009):
You're very talented for portraiture. Please let us see more of your magic works
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daniele castellucchio gave props (26 Oct 2009):
WOW! fantastic shot!
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Bruce Miller gave props (26 Oct 2009):
You are soooo talented with portraits!!! I wish I could do this... nice work!
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Nat Carter gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Excellent image!
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Donald Garrett gave props (28 Oct 2009):
a very powerful portrait!
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Al Gieryna gave props (31 Oct 2009):
Amazing portrait and a thoughtful essay.
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Grég Soss said (3 Nov 2009):
Ayayaii
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paul mullin gave props (7 Dec 2009):
I remember Arthur Lassy. Another fine image
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