As I painted, these young Tarahumaran girls showed interest in oil painting too. They were so enthralled in doing something they'd never done before. I titled this painting:'Youthful Hope'. The girl on the far left is named Esperanza, which means 'Hope'.She attends school and is "HOPE" for her people. This painting was selected for a calendar by Ctr. for the Arts, Evergreen.

A rancher's retirement is only for the night. It is a life well lived and hard worked. It is a way of life, not a job. His hat, spurs and saddle are laid aside till the following morning.

I stepped outside having noticed an unusual lighting in the evening sky, and beheld one of the most glorious sunsets I have ever seen. I could hardly believe that I was so blessed to have experienced these special few moments of sheer joy.