Blog: The Geography of Memory

A recapitulation of my work and wandering ways with thanks to those that have influenced and encouraged me to keep writing and making images.

Note: The blog’s format is such that you often have to click “read more” to see the image, especially at the bottom of a page.

Patti Smith

I love Patti Smith’s music and books. I wrote this short poem to her, and though I do not know her, I believe she has a sense of humor.

i shoulda been

     in new york

          in the 70s

               but didn’t go

                    so didn’t know          

                         you younger

                              woulda remembered

                                   doesn’t matter

                                        I was so shy

                                             and now old

                                                   tho less so

                                                       I prefer

                                                             the company

of books

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I took this photo of Patti and Lenny Kaye at a concert in Madrid in 2012, the only time of heard the Patti Smith Group live. The date had been set well in advance but when a general strike of workers and labor unions was set for the same day, the band made the organizers know that they too would respect the strike. The concert was moved to the following day in a smaller venue. Absolutely marvelous.

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