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Apr. 27th, 2010
HighPlains FarmBoy
Apr. 27th, 2010 12:47 pmAn author was trying to find artwork for his book and through the wonders of the internet located my father. He was interested in putting something on the cover of a book to be published, titled HighPlains FarmBoy. My father's painting titled "Farm Boy" now graces the cover of this book http://www.amazon.com/HighPlains-FarmBoy-Childhood-Bear-Manor/dp/1448659264/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272386005&sr=8-1 . There's a brief description of the story here http://www.mmdnewswire.com/bear-manor-7156.html .
Over the months he and Bear Manor have spent a lot of time on the phone talking about things, including the funny way in which the world works. They plan to meet at some point in the real world, but until then they will share e-mails, telephone conversations and this creative endeavor.
Having read the foreword and a section in the back titled "Telling Stories", I am excited to jump into this book. Bear writes of how stories come about, how they are shared with an audience and how the audience goes on to impact and further spread the story. I think back to the few notebook pages of my grandmother's life story that we read in early March when celebrating her birthday. In the age of the internet blog, will we be better about getting things down for future generations to partake of? Brian mentions from time to time how exceptional parts of his childhood were, and I've suggested that he write about it while the memories are still there, to share with others as he sees fit. Which leads me to think of the stories that go through my own head. I've enjoyed keeping a journal because having the ability to look back at things for both myself and to share with others in my life has been many things: educational, inspirational and motivational.
Most of all, I am very happy to see my Dad's art http://marmontiart.com/ finding another venue again.
Over the months he and Bear Manor have spent a lot of time on the phone talking about things, including the funny way in which the world works. They plan to meet at some point in the real world, but until then they will share e-mails, telephone conversations and this creative endeavor.
Having read the foreword and a section in the back titled "Telling Stories", I am excited to jump into this book. Bear writes of how stories come about, how they are shared with an audience and how the audience goes on to impact and further spread the story. I think back to the few notebook pages of my grandmother's life story that we read in early March when celebrating her birthday. In the age of the internet blog, will we be better about getting things down for future generations to partake of? Brian mentions from time to time how exceptional parts of his childhood were, and I've suggested that he write about it while the memories are still there, to share with others as he sees fit. Which leads me to think of the stories that go through my own head. I've enjoyed keeping a journal because having the ability to look back at things for both myself and to share with others in my life has been many things: educational, inspirational and motivational.
Most of all, I am very happy to see my Dad's art http://marmontiart.com/ finding another venue again.