Moments 6.15.08

Now the glass looks, half full. But at evening's end, after the libations are poured and the cash tendered, the glass will be empty.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 6.8.2008

The artist titled this, "Lunch." But it belies the casualness of the two people seated at the table and the open space where they meet. Instead the composition is fraught with linear rigidity from the railing in the foreground to the spokes of the concentric arches of the window in the background. "Lunch," hardly. More like. "I am held prisoner by my appetites. Are you going to eat that pickle?"

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 6.1.08

This meeting is called to order. Hats on. Belts tightened. Boots laced. Hammers ready. Let's go to work.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 5.25.08

A cold rain comes. It could ruin the day. Instead a woman in wide-brimmed hat arrives. An umbrella pops open with room for more.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott.

Moments 5.18.08

This solitary hegira of the soul vanishes in its ascent beyond the temporal bonds of gravity.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 5.11.08

Ow, the earth winces. Into each straight slash the gardener pokes his fingers. Seed by seed he sows and pats shut the row so carrots can grow in diurnal measure of root and leaf.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

State of the World

Donald K. Allen, a third party candidate for president asks for your vote. He spoke during the 2008 State of the World meeting Sunday in Sugar Notch, PA.

Moments 5.4.08

Welcome to Wilkes-Barre. May your wait be pleasant, your journey safe and your memories everlasting.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 4.27.08

A man's got to be able to stand himself when he works the land. Pass after pass, the growl of the tractor throttling up one side of the rise and down the other, the stasis of the field and forest can make the mind wander when the rows need to be straight.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 4.20.08

Ford or Chevy, Republican or Democrat, man or woman, choose or lose.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 4.13.08

From fields trampled and rutted in winter's retreat, a game will grow. Children will play. Grown-ups will teach. Young will move a season closer to old.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

James Hoffa Jr.

James Hoffa Jr. President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters talks about the book "I Heard You Paint Houses" and other things.

Moments 4.6.08

To-do list found on podium after the rally:

make sure zipper zipped

glad hand on way to stage

pronounce it Wilksbarry

emote and gesture

stick to script (blah blah blah)

emote and gesture again (with emphasis)

leave

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Graffiti removed

Graffiti removal ceremony from Ohav Zedek in Wilkes Barre.

Sen. Barack Obama

Barack Obama signs for a supporter during his visit.

Moments 3.30.08

Love echoes with each bloom, Narcissus pseudo-narcissus.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 3.23.08

Thou shall not forget the children are in the middle.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Fallout

Found this on the side of Mackin Elem. School in Wilkes Barre. A school I attended from k-3rd grade in the late 1950's. Glad to know that I was safe from radioactive debris while attending.
Wonder if the shelter is still there?

Festival of the Photograph 2007

Not sure why I never posted these. Anyway here are two photographers that I admire. Eugene Richards and William Albert Allard. They spoke last summer in Charlottesville at the Festival of the Photograph. An event that is well worth attending.

Moments 3.16.08

In the political arena all eyes are not always on the candidate.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Lilly

Moments 3.9.08

Be quiet before speaking, Read. Walk around. Learn the names of words. Take them home. Study their shapes, the feel on the tongue. Write. Walk around and write. Read aloud the written words. Read them under bridges loud enough to penetrate the concrete and steel above in a neutron voice blast. Read them in public. Make the Exit sign listen. Go home empty of words. Start over.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Bread maker

Beatific Soul

On The Road Scroll & a pair of Jack Kerouac's shoes... as shown at the ......Beatific Soul....The New York Public Library