(Community Matters) Steven and I mostly chilled & caught up in each others’ lives yesterday – plus he mostly writing the monologue he’s performing at the People’s Community Clinic benefit on April 25; me mostly finalizing details of an April 23 event. Both of us standing by, seeking updates on Steven’s uncle Larry who’s in the hospital; it’s not looking good; our trip likely to be cut short.
Dinner last night with dear friends from New York and Marfa. The hosts, our friends Suzanne Tick & Terry Mowers live in Manhattan. I was disappointed not to see them at the Ballroom Marfa event – saw them on list of sponsors but assumed they were traveling on business. Can’t believe Terry was there; we just didn’t see each other. They’re in town with a group of architects and interior designers – all a blast and all first timers. Especially enjoyed a long chat with artist Maryam Amiryani, filling me in on the Dersu Collective project. Fun evening and hearing first impressions from so many first timers. (pic from Suzanne & Terry’s garden).
Horrific stories about the fires and devastation of wildlife; I can’t even bear to repeat in writing. Our friend Paul from the Paisano Hotel is a volunteer firefighter in Ft. Davis – says he’s never experienced anything like it. Even in the trucks, at times they couldn’t keep up with the speed of the fire. Reports of up to 150,000 acres burned, 50 homes lost. While the fires appear to be mostly contained, conditions remain on high alert.
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