Selective Focus: Holidays
Paul McIntyre, untitled
As I have little to add to the vast literature surrounding this holiday, I can only recommend one of my favorites: Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory.” His own reading of this short story used to be a staple this time of year on Minnesota Public Radio. I have no idea why they’ve departed from playing it, but here is a link to a 2006 This American Life episode that includes a tear-defying excerpt: Episode 255
Next Friday will be the first day of 2016, and as U2 once said, “Nothing changes on New Year’s Day.” Let’s see images of things that remain, of people and places that endure (or ones we at least hope will). The theme will be “constant.” Send your unwatermarked, signature-less images by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m to tim @ perfectduluthday.com — 1000px at their largest dimension — along with title (if any), and URL of your website, Facebook page, Tumblr, or Flickr stream, or Instagram.
Mandie Johnson, “Cousins”
Julie Ahasay, “Lane and Bruce’s Annual Bentleyville Excursion, 2009”
Kate Fowler, “Scary Santa, Berlin”
Cheryl Reitan, untitled
Cheryl Reitan, “Rome, Lights”
Cheryl Reitan, untitled
Marie Zhuikov, untitled
Aaron Reichow, untitled
Terry Gydesen, untitled
Alison Aune, “Pepperkakebyen”
Chuck Avery, untitled
Aaron Reichow, “Reindeer Games”
Aaron Reichow, “Christmas Eve”