Charlie, I know you will remember Irma Padilla, our housekeeper since you were a little thing. I wanted to remind you that she was a good friend, as well. She took...
Category: Bar Photos, Catfish, Children, Family, Fishing, Little Boys, Photographs, Photography Tags: People, photographs, photography, Stories
When Boy was little, his parents assembled a fort in his yard. He was excited. He was a little afraid. The fort was very tall, and he was very small. Soon...
Category: Adventures, Children, Little Boys, Photography, Photos by George, Stories Tags: Children, photographs, photography, Photos, Stories
I On Friday, Boy and I stopped at a fruit stand to buy a watermelon. That’s where we met Old Tex. When I got out of the car with my camera,...
Category: Children, Essays, Fruit Vendor, Old People, People, Photography, South Texas, Stories Tags: Faces, Humor, Old People, People, photographs, Stories, Street Vendors
Boy’s Sugah Mama I haven’t talked much about Boy’s mother. She is the best mother I ever knew. Maybe it’s because she’s a smart and funny and kind-to-the-bone woman. She wanted...
Category: Children, Family, George Photographs, Mothers, People, Photography, Photos by George Tags: Children, Family, Home, Mother, Mothers Day, Parent
I can’t save money. I can’t even save half a slice of my favorite pie for the next day’s treat. I live in the moment, I think. I am self-indulgent and...
Category: Children, Essays, Family, Fathers, George Photographs, People, Photos by George, Stories Tags: Children, Faces, George Photographs, photography, Social Commentary, Stories
This was written some months ago. I just found the draft and decided to post it. Boy will be nine years old on April 29. Art is included in Boy’s curriculum....
Category: Children, Family, George Photographs, People, Uncategorized Tags: Acrylic, Art, Children, Clowns, Crayon, Drawings, Essay, People, Stories, Watercolor
She Kept A Parrot
Sweet Dreams
I follow several photographers who participate in the 365 Day photo project. They post remarkable images. Sometimes, they post photographs that aren’t just technically great or clever or dramatic. These are...
Category: Children, Family, George Photographs, Macro Photographs, People, Photography, Photos by George, Portrait, Social Commentary Tags: Children, Faces, People, photography, Social Commentary