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city/rhythm
Last month, my collaborator VC Torneden and I were in Chicaksha for the opening of “The Other Side”, our ongoing Route 66 photography project. We were hosted by the University of Arts and Science of Oklahoma, whose Art Wrecker Gallery made the perfect space for our images.
We also met with students and I hosted a photo walk through a few blocks of downtown Chickasha. We talked about the importance of slowing down to see things, how lovely reflections in windows is, the importance of being nice to people that we encountered, and freeing our minds up to see small details. It was really one of the best afternoons I’ve had in a while.
Oh, are you wondering if leading photo walks is a regular thing that I do? I can explain it this way: counting the one in Chickasha, I have led a total of one (1). So there’s that.
Chickasha, Oklahoma
photographed 9.11.2025
the land of complicated signage
If you want in, here is a comprehensive list of steps to take to gain access. I like how it says “get me” without any clue as to who “me” might be.
I saw signs like this (and they were always hand written) in several store windows in Chickasha; it was almost like someone was pranking me. There was one sign that gave about eight complicated things to do to get to a framing shop. Another one listed the price and all the color options for something called Petticoat County Western Lingerie, with the added note that the price was firm. And one at an antique store tried very hard to convince shoppers that their Christmas platters would be the perfect gift.
Oh, and please notice my restraint in not even mentioning the missing apostrophe there where it says Mitzys.
Chickasha, Oklahoma
photographed 9.11.2025
window treatment
Helpful storage hint: if your closet or your linen closet is too full, consider storing your excess items right in the window. An added benefit is that the stuff that’s been stuffed in the window will help keep the cold winter drafts out of your house!
San Jon, New Mexico
photographed 8.31.2025
ira’s
If, after the long drive from Dalhart, Texas, to Nara Visa, New Mexico, you were hoping for a nice spot where you could have a drink and hang out with the locals – and you were even prepared to offer bonus points to a place that had a cool name like “Ira’s” – you are setting yourself up for ongoing thirst.
Ira’s is no more…
Nara Visa, New Mexico
photographed 8.31.2025
the case of the nightmare doll
The evidence keeps accumulating. And as it does, I become more and more convinced that “creepy dolls” is a redundant term.
(Also – and my shooting partner for the day will verify this – all the dolls in this window display were zip-tied in place. ZIP-TIED. What the hell is going on?)
Chickasha, Oklahoma
photographed 9.11.2025
One Day | One Image 