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Is he my father or my son?

By Sally King Redstone Review

“Is he my father or my son? I see my father in him” It’s this odd circularity with family “All my relations” Finn, age 22, has made his way out west He’s 10th generation Northern Maine… He’s John’s sister’s daughter’s son It’s a tongue twister. He’s been sleeping in our shop. I gave him a set of carving tools And he’s been whittling by the fire, Showing up the next morning, Holding a tiny hand carved wooden boat and paddle. It’s a treasure and I am the keeper of such treasures! We’ve had family visiting for 20 days... It’s been a constant irritation, More cooking and laundry and trips to the airport But it’s how these connections are made. Sunday afternoon we hugged Finn goodbye (He’s not much of a hugger) And I wrote him a check for some siding work he did. Saying goodbye is sad. I remember how sad my mom was when I would leave. Leave taking is especially hard on elders, We want you here even though it’s hard work and it’s sad when you go. We’re going to Denver today John and I are wiggling back into our lives Finn was supposed to go to Denver with John But he has a cattle ranch sitting job in Washington State So, the two of us have loaded a pick and a shovel In hopes of installing a name tag on a piece of art In Denver at Dartmouth and Havana. A necessary step to receive a final payment. Life presents us with all these details. But it feels like a lark, a joy ride After constant visitors Just the two of us and the dog Going to the big city.

King Sally King is a local artist who has created whimsical bears and delightful wild flower acrylic paintings to enhance the appearance of Lyons all over the town. She lives with her husband John King, a kinetic sculptor, near Lyons. John King’s sculpture “Talk to the Birds” was a 2022 commission with the City of Denver. It can be viewed at the crossroads of Dartmouth and Havana.

Lyons seeks sculpture/outdoor art for public outdoor art collection

Public Service Notice Redstone Review

LYONS – The Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission (LAHC) and the Town of Lyons are thrilled to announce a call for artists for entries in our public art collection now known as the heARTS of LYONS – an outdoor arts collection – all over town. We wish to judiciously expand our current outdoor art collection through the careful selection of an additional five high quality pieces.

To be considered for this two-year commitment, artists are encouraged to do an online submission for up to three pieces for juried consideration. There is no submission fee. The window for submissions is now through February 22, 2023.

The Town of Lyons and the LAHC have identified where placement of art is permissible and will assist with the installation of mounting blocks and placards for each piece, adding to this outstanding opportunity for high visibility.

Artists are paid a $1,000 honorarium (paid in two installments) for a two-year placement. Artists are encouraged to sell their work showcased in this main high-traffic corridor to Rocky Mountain National Park; if the existing work sells, the expectation is that said piece is replaced by a comparable piece in a timely fashion for the duration of the two-year contract.

For further details, please contact Melinda Wunder at melinda@creativeconvs.com.

Priscilla Cohan in her pottery shop by Sally King

It’s like Santa’s workshop, so many delights to behold at Priscilla’s clay studio in Lyons. Priscilla and other local artisans shared their wares at the Stonebridge Holiday Fair, just east of town.

Current outdoor sculptures by Jon Corson-Rikert (left) and Jodie Bliss.

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Animals Continued from Page 6

Chickens are harder to get close to. They tolerate your presence but it takes patience to get close. When I am woodworking in the garage/woodshop I have quite detailed conversations with Big Whitey. She has lived in the garage since the flock rejected her due to a wonky foot. I listen to chickens a lot and am constantly adjusting my estimate of how many words they use. Maybe ten words: danger stranger; I just laid an egg; here’s some food; I’m over here. You get the picture. BW does a soft purring sound and I am still guessing at whether it indicates contentment.

Our first rooster had a phrase for, “The human is leaving the coop now.” He said it a hundred times. When you embrace your inner Dr Dolittle and “grunt and squeak and squawk with the animals” I think it encourages a little humility that their society is more complex that casual observation reveals.

Most people get a pet for comfort, companionship and the unconditional love that is often absent from human relationships. If the Meryl Streep character in The Devil Wears Prada had a cat or dog maybe she wouldn’t have been such a tyrant.

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Peter Butler was born in India and lived in a house facing a giant kapok tree. Growing up in England there were trees but never quite enough. After qualifying as biochemist there as a gradual evolution into being a graphic designer. He and his wife Deirdre moved to the States in 1997 and to Lyons in 2000. Finally there are enough trees.