Today was the artist Donna Wynbrandt’s 65th birthday, she had a celebration at Lauderdale Lake a few miles away from the farmhouse. She and George and their friends brought a cake, watermelon, corn and hot dogs to her birthday party, I walked from the farmhouse to the party.

It is always a beautiful thing to see the pure love that has connected and sustained these two original, idiosyncratic and artistic people for so many years. They adore one another, it is a gift to catch it once in a while with my camera, which Maria carried for me (I had the heavy lens.) They are an inspiration to me, they are supportive of each other every minute, creative every day of their lives. Donna was also celebrating the publication of her latest book, a story about family, anger and reconciliation. These two light up whenever they see one another. George has agreed to come to the second Bedlam Farm Open House on Columbus Day Weekend to do portraits of people who wish to have them.

A special privilege to have one’s portrait taken by a master, I think I might have him do me and Maria, if she is agreeable.