Weavings: #'s 2 and 3, 1984-85

Drawing: "Kitty on Ronnie's Envelope" (2005)

Mandala (1980)

Drawing: "Billy" (1980)

Painting: "Nixon Killed Kennedy" (1987)

Leila Occupying Space

Old Pix: Bob G. and Jen G. 1974

Susan Haynes took this picture at the mouth of a cave overlooking Lake Champlain.

Old Pix: Willie Wright with Jen G. 1973

Old Pix: Sue Haynes and Willie Wright 1969

Susan and Willie. Susan Haynes. Born 1947, died 1997. She was one of a kind, like all of us, only more so. Creative, flashy, grounded, fiery, collected dolls, loved Willie's children as her own, never forgot a friend, always told the truth. Breast cancer took her. She worked and laughed and collected things and enjoyed life until the last breath. Willie. Willie Wright. William Gathwright. They were together from about 1969 to 1979. He coulda been a contender. Have you seen him? Ask him to call me. I think he's in Providence. Sang as good as Sam Cooke, sometimes better; taught and encouraged many other musicians, including me. Creative, sometimes troubled, always generous. One of the first people to resist the draft. In the 1950's. He never made a nickle from his albums, but today in Europe, collectors pay hundreds for them. When he smiled, people lit up for miles around. Probably still do. Defined dignity and presence.

Back Garden '04

Jamila In Her Plant

The View From Home

Billy on the Train

Riding to Chicago

Kingdom City, Missouri