Follow the johnsons to Oregon

Go here to follow Dave and Penny from Grafton, MA to Oregon.

I've really enjoyed working with them on the photo series, and I can't wait to see their blog develop as they live out their lives farming their west-coast mountain side.

ojos (8/9)

We were waiting for our quesedillas, fries, and burrito at Tortilla Sams and I took a couple shots while we sat by the window.

This photo stood out and made me think of perceived reality, dreams, and dream recorders.

Penny's last dream:

"
I was applying for a job at building 19 and as part of the interview i had to eat an entire tub of sour cream. i woke up soooo nauseas.
"

1/2 of the Root Project (6/9)

Penny and Dave have worked at their Grafton, Ma farm providing food for those in need through the Root Project. Now they are going to provide food for certain residents in Oregon.

I've been to their farm once or twice and walked away with a paper bag filled with mint & a nice juicy pear. They really love what they do and do it well + it's great to see those in need have gotten crops from the Johnsons.

Search for the sewing book (4/9)

We walked into the basement and I looked around for a good place to take a photo. We were in the Grafton Library basement and the section of books we were surrounded by were all for sale. Dave and Penny had just given me 6 or 7 books from their collection so I didn't want any, but Penny was fixated on one book. It was about sewing. She plans on making her own clothes and quilts when she moves to Oregon.

The Johnsons are leaving town (1/9)

I had the honor of spending time with the Johnsons last Saturday. They are my artsy buddies from the central mass area. Dave is on the left, Penny's in the back and I'm on the right. Without them, I wouldn't have known about these musicians:

- Glen Hansard + Marketa Irglova's and their movie ONCE.
- Elliot Smith.
- Paul McCartney's solo work.
- Sigur Ros.
- Camera Obscura.
- Joe Renzoni.
- Bright Eyes.

There are several other bands+musicians+poets+amazing people (i.e. Chris Altman, Tim Scott, Eric & Hilary L'Esperance, Chrissy, Brian, Raven) they've connected me to and they'll all have special places in my life thanks to Dave and Penny.

The campfires, the sage, the open mikes, the music shows, the galleries, the home brew, the parties, the weird videos, the cookouts, the camping, and all the other good times were all because of you. These next few posts are from one of the last few times I'll be with them while they are in the area. : (

These two are really into listening and making music. Along the right side of this page you'll see 3 of Dave's songs. Buy 'em if you like 'em!

In a boat room.

I spent a couple hours visiting Worcester's Vernon St. Motel in a place used for functions, Wednesday night open mike's, and critiques for songwriters. The place is made from the hull of a mahogany boat with little circular lights all along the walls. I asked my friends Dave and Penny to look at each other during these shots.