I've made hundreds of images over the years of old abandoned homesteads, houses and barns. I am intrigued, not just by the buildings, but by the lives of the people who may have lived and worked in them.  I often imagine a story, a scenario of what might have been inside these crumbling walls, giving breath once again to the people who called it home. These are my stories, brief glimpses into the past. Continuation of series, images 89-92.

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Hides in the hayloft after chores. Book in his hands. Only place to read in peace. Brothers won’t think to look here.

If the Walls Could Talk series # 89 If the Walls Could Talk series #89Hides in the hayloft after chores. Book in his hands. Only place to read in peace. Brothers won't think to look here.
Old barn, near Canyon City, Colorado

Places a pitcher of milk on the table. Runs her hands down the front of her apron, turns back to the stove. Born twelve children. Seven survived. The babe she carries now will come soon. Perhaps another mouth to feed. Perhaps not.

If the Walls Could Talk series #90

An old man now. Remembering that day. Choice he made echoed through every minute of his life. Like ripples on the water when a stone is thrown in.

If the walls Could Talk series #91

Didn’t have much. Could pack it all in one wagon load.  But the Lord’s blessed them with all they need. Enough to eat. Each other.

If the Walls Could Talk series #92

To be continued...