I was touched by the chance to take this photo of two remarkable women in my life, the poet Mary Kellogg and Maria. They are close friends, and are strongly connected to one another. Mary was present when Maria and I met and has become a witness to our  lives and a precious part of our existence.

She has followed our story and supported it, every step of the way.

I have always loved and admired strong women, perhaps because my mother was a strong women who failed to live her life, she was undone by men at every turn. These two live their lives fully and meaningfully, they are strong anbd independent and gifted. I am fortunate to have two such women in my lfe.