Seems these days our lives are described by “trips” and “between trips.” Must be something I inherited from my mother. Whenever she’d return from some adventure of visiting friends and places around the country she’d say, “Well, where are we going next?”
In her later years she was carrying on like this in spite of physical limitations that would keep most people homebound and complaining. Well, she did moan at times about her too constant companion, Arthur-ritus. There were other aggravations too personal to mention, but the urge to keep going was strong, and she did, along with Dad.
The van, full of art supplies, even Anne’s press, at an early (business) stop in Los Osos.
I never meant to talk about her here, but rather relate a brief projection of the weeks to come. We’re heading for Idaho, and the wonderful hide-away supplied for us by friends (who also knew my parents, and ultimately bought their house). It’ll be our studio away from home for making art, writing and various projects . . . enough of which we’re already feeling behind.
(Below) That’s Mom and Dad, with a friend between (and another taking the picture) adventuring somewhere in the Rockies. Very likely they all kept in touch, and stayed at one another’s houses all down the years. (Click twice.)
We’re taking the long way to get there–like through Portland, Oregon, where Anne long before signed up for an encaustic (wax) workshop. On the way there we’ll stop in Palo Alto where I’ll be speaking and painting to a couple of groups.
Add to this some four or five other business-type stops, galleries and the like, and it looks like a full-on working trip. But that works for us. Oh, and don’t forget the stays along the way with family and friends. That adds to the quality and meaning of it all . . . and exactly how my mother would have done it. She modeled well.
PS. Don’t forget, that book that recounts this and so much more is available here.
Our Lives Together
Its About Life
8:57 pm
Love this picture of the van! WOW! Now I see how full it really is!! AND THIS INCREDIBLE PICTURE OF YOUR PARENTS CAR AND THEM ON A TRIP!! WOW again!! :) Looking forward to seeing you both on Tuesday and hearing you speak, Hyatt! See you soon! Blessings! Lisa
6:32 am
Safe travels! See you in April down south!
Love the old pix!
7:16 am
Dean, I suppose Florida is “south,” tho from here it’s farther “east.” ;-)
7:58 am
You two are amazing. “On the road again!” Have a safe, wonderful, productive and invigorating trip. I am sure you will come back with masterpieces. I just visited one of my good friends yesterday who has your painting of the Maasai storyteller hanging in her main greeting area–always a reminder of your generosity of spirit and talents.
9:23 am
Praying trip-awesome for the two of you. Nothing like the NW to stir and satisfy longings for beauty. Many in-the-moment times your way, will miss you!
11:56 am
Just got back from a 5000 mile roadtrip which included Kansas, Yellowstone and Grand Tetons and then over to Portland and all the way down the coast to Oceanside. I know exactly what you mean about ‘our lives are described by trips” and “between trips.”’ A few eeks at home and then Boston next month and possibly back to England the next month. How do we find time to paint? I love your plans to take it with you.
Safe travels,
Sara
7:11 am
Interesting picture of your folks and “classy” auto.
I pray for safe travels for you folks.
Just returned from Walla Walla area where a camera came in handy as did fine point pens and color pencils. Always a blessing to see family again.
7:14 am
Happy traveling Hyatt and Anne. Traveling Art Van……on the road again. I know that changing the scenery makes for great art. Happy producing! Can’t wait to see the final results. Enjoy the journey up as you visit your friends.
3:33 pm
Hi Hyatt,
I love to see you adventuring as you work. I want to find creative ways to do more of this as well.
Have a GREAT Trip!