Growing up low tides meant a long weekend at Little River south of Mendocino, California. While many coasts bring memories, this one is the dearest to my soul.

The rolling hills and colors of Tuscany demand attention. This is a bit over the top, but then... It will be interesting to see the impact of far South in next year's spring Italian sojourn.

Looking down from Monteriggioni the opposite direction from Tuscan Idyl above

The Folly River scene is in constant change. This series will try to explore some of its moods.

The southern Smokies isolated their settlers fostering the continuing use of many farm ways through most of the twentieth century.

Isolation was true of much of the southern piedmont , especially after the coming of interstates, though a little corn and cotton continued to be grown.

Paved roads brought an end to the traditional community stores which now are often derelict or just plain gone.

Rural out migration after the depression meant that many farms were left isolated with few visitors.

Harmony over the catch isn't always as straight forward as one might wish

Goat is head oyster guy at Bowen's and childhood friend of James and Robert.

The Southern Foodways came to town and had dinner out a Bowen's Island (in background). James is chief cook and bottle washer at this traditional "hole in the table" fish restaurant.

Campo Santa Margarita children watching the action.

A little early morning fog, an approaching dawn and the sky and water explodes in a world of red.