Darby Creek

Image/Body/Landscape Field Trip
May 1, 2007


Phrases engendered by Cris, Leann, Leusa, Barbara and Norah on the way home:

Expert navigator women
Junk food on road trips
Creamy milkshake heaven
Slurpy sounds through straws

Layers of complexity through the forest
Body, image and a whole lot of landscape
External landscape
Playful
Uneven terrain
Egrets in the water
Submerged
Feet in cool water
Slippery mud through the toes
Taking the path less traveled
Moss covered rocks
Climbing on all fours
Slip slide and fall kersplash

Sheets automotive and mechanic
Tool and die company
Church of God
Creative child care
Starbright trailer Park
I thought the Bible belt was further south.



COANS: one sentence that captures the essence of something or someone.

Pretty in pink, hem skimming the water: Cris
Fearing crawfish, two feet planted over the watery divide: Herb
Observer on the bank recalling childhood: Leann
Mermaid on a rock, mushing in the moss: Leusa
Wading with walking sticks, fording the oxen: Zak and Peter
Solitary, far and quiet, one with the rock under her feet: Zuzana
Lately basking, lightly laughing: Barb
Crab-walking, dressed for a meeting: Norah
The Eagle Scout in urban shoes: Robert