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of me standing in front of it. Stilson Hutchins’ name is on the pedestal.” More from the photographer: “I rarely use my middle name, Hutchins. It sounds stuffy to me. However, I was named for Stilson Hutchins, my first cousin twice re- moved, who founded The Washington Post . We are metaphoric beings. The way we see our surroundings helps us to develop and convey an inner, inef- fable sense of deep and meaningful mystery. Author Joan Didion speaks of the importance of acknowledging the ‘shimmer’ around objects – that glimmer of a different, deeper mean- ing, and she describes an artistic quest to discover its inner ‘grammar.’ Like Didion, I look for the magic in the world’s elements to try and find the ‘grammar in the shimmer’. Currently I live in the redwood forests of Northern California where I continue my long relationship with photography. “Renewal” is a detail of an emerging bamboo grove.” (Editor’s Note: An article about the statue’s origin story can be found here: https://ggwash.org/view/71685/ fascinating-story-of-washignton-dc- benjamin-franklin-statue-old-post- office.)
ON THE COVER “Renewal” By Stilson Snow www.stilsonsnow.com
Stilson Snow’s striking and dramat- ic photography speaks for itself, but it was the story of his unexpected con- nection to the area that immediately struck us. He is not a “local” artist per se, but Snow has unique and otherwise deep and historical ties to our area. We’re happy to showcase his work. Excerpt from his original story: “About my ties to Washington, DC... My full name is Stilson Hutchins Snow, Jr. My father (Sr.) was named af- ter his father’s (my grandfather’s) first cousin, Stilson Hutchins. My grand- father and Stilson Hutchins were also great friends and sometimes were in business together, including starting and selling a newspaper in Osage, Iowa. They sold that paper. My grandfa- ther moved west. Stilson Hutchins, my grandfather’s first cousin, went east, stopping in St. Louis to found The St. Louis Times , and then on to found The Washington Post. (https://www.wash- ingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/ wp/2017/12/06/cat-bites-the-popes- health-a-dull-capitol-the-washington- posts-first-edition-in-1877/) There is a statue of Benjamin Frank- lin that Stilson Hutchins gave to the City of Washington, DC. When I last visited DC, there it was, still standing in front of the Old Post Office Build- ing, which is now, alas, the Trump Hotel. Somewhere I have a picture Tell Thousands Of Creative Consumers About Your Goods & Services With A Low-Cost Ad in Pathways.
true spirit. When something feels right, our soul and spirit want more. That’s when a healthy habit is born. If you want to turn an area of life into an emotional, physical and/or spirit-energizing habit, it is helpful to remember these four things: • Start with small goals and gradually increase the size. • Obtain outside support: a mentor, class, or writing group. • Don’t judge your progress. • After each success, give yourself a reward. There are added benefits to being successful. First, you will feel proud of yourself for achieving what you set out to do. Success builds ego strength. Second, you will be a role model for others. Your friends and family will be watching you, and when you’re successful they see how great you feel and will want what you have. Also, if you have children, remember they are watching you and will learn from your willingness to try new things. Carol K. Walsh is an artist, writer, psychotherapist and personal coach. Her memoir, Painting Life: My Creative Journey Through Trauma is her fourth book. To read about her memoir, see her photographs and artwork and sign up for her bi-weekly blog about “Creativity in Art and Life”, go to www.ckwalsh.com Reprinted from the Summer 17 edition of Pathways .
support, and share their expertise. They can also help you focus on setting and keeping small goals. (If you don’t know of any groups with your interest, look up Meetup.com for events in your area. You can also find classes through your public school system, or community college.) 3. Don’t judge your process or progress. No matter what new skill or habit you are putting into practice, do not judge what you are doing. Just do it. Progress is never linear. It is more like a roller coaster. Some days everything you do will feel comfortable and right, and other days nothing seems to work. Also, don’t let the opinions of others deter you. If they give you advice, take what fits and let the rest go. If someone gives you advice you haven’t asked for, it’s fine to tell them politely you are not ready to hear other’s opinions. Remember, unsolicited advice is never welcome. 4. Give yourself a reward. After each successful session—like one practice session with a new sport, or one victorious week on a good food plan—give yourself a reward. These rewards can be very small, like allowing yourself to watch your favorite TV show, going for a walk with your partner, or calling a friend and sharing a cup of tea. When you have had a number of successes you will feel terrific, because your new habit resonates with your
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