Guy Clark is a Texas-born singer-songwriter who turned 70 at the end of last year. Another Texas singer-songwriter, Lyle Lovett recorded Clark’s first song, which was never recorded by Clark — “Step Inside This House.” I love this song, its lyrics and what they mean to me. Take a few minutes to listen to this song in the video below and enjoy the feelings you experience. Maybe the poetic words will mean something to you.
kenne
“Step Inside This House”
(Guy Clark) That picture hangin’ on the wall Was painted by a friend He gave it to me all down and out When he owed me ten Now it doesn’t look like much I guess But it’s all that’s left of him And it sure is nice from right over here When the light’s a little dim
Step inside my house Babe I’ll sing for you a song I’ll tell you ’bout where I’ve been It shouldn’t take too long I’ll show you all the things I own My treasures you might say Couldn’t be more’n ten dollars worth But they brighten up my day
Here’s a book of poems I got From a girl I used to know I guess I read it front to back Fifty times or so It’s all about the good life And stayin’ at ease with the world It’s funny how I love that book And I never loved that girl
Hold this piece of glass Up to the light comin’ through the door It’s a prism glass I found on the road Can you see that little rainbow Well it’s not really a prism I guess It just broke in a funny way I found it on my way from Texas Headed for L.A.
This guitar was given me By old man Thomas Gray It’s not too much to look at But I pick it every day It’s been across the country Four or five times I guess Between me and old man Tom It never got much rest
Well that’s about all I own And all I care to I guess Except this pair of boots And that funny yellow vest And that leather jacket and leather bag And hat hangin’ on the wall Just so it’s not too much to carry Could I see you again next Fall
Monday of this week some fellow hikers and I hike a segment of the Arizona Trail, north from Hwy 83 and Sahuarita Road. The trail is an 800+ mile recreation trail from Mexico to Utah that connects mountain ranges, canyons, deserts, forests, wilderness areas, historic sites, trail systems, points of interest, communities, and people. Next week we are scheduled to hike south from Hwy 83 and Sahuarita Road.
About the only animals we saw along the trail was a heard of cattle. I didn’t know the name of the cattle, but Paul quickly said, “white faced,” and started singing “Where The White Faced Cattle Roam,” a song originally written by Buddy Williams. The video below is for Paul.
Last Friday, while hiking the Sabino Canyon Phoneline Trail, the morning sun had not yet made it into the canyon floor. However, the upper canyon walls were a flush with sunlight and at the proper angle reflected on the Sabino Canyon Creek below. When first noticed, the view was very eerie from the trail above — the creek was on fire.
Lower Sabino Canyon with View of Tucson In The Background — image by kenne
The above image was taken from the Phoneline Trail in Sabino Canyon, January 20, 2012. The panorama image contain three photos taken with a Nikon D200, merged together using Adobe Bridge and Photoshop CS5. Click on the above image to have a larger view.
Coming in at #5 is my second flora entry! Photographing flowers is quickly becoming one of my favorite pastimes. I’ve found this to be a great way to break out of a photography slump, as well! I always like to include an image that depicts how it could look matted and framed. I actually have this print framed with these colors hanging in my gallery. I rather liked the charcoal mat with the black frame. I captured this image at my local Armstrong nurseries. They always look at me oddly when they …
After our trek from Glencoe to Fort William, we wanted to go camping again in the Highlands, before the beginning of the winter. We found the perfect location for a two days trek: Tyndrum. Tyndrum is a small Scottish village that lies in between three little mountains, at the end of the Strath Fillian valley and the beginning of the Valley of Glen Lochy. Not far from the village, behind the woods and the hills, an adventurous hiker will discover fascinating places. One of these places is the …
At the beginning of this week’s nature walk, the Sabino Canyon temperatures were in the mid-to-upper thirties. Just a short time into the walk, we spotter this guy taking advantage of the morning sun, having lowered his wing to expose more of his body to the sun. He watched us carefully, but was more interested in warming up than moving on as we moved in close for a few photos. Don’t you just love it!
Image by kenne
