take me as I am
Over the years of working for different pack outfits it is evident that these outfits attract a certain type of person. I won’t explain, but if you know you know…
My first experiences packing were all in the Sespe Wilderness outside of Ojai, California. It was magic yet practical. I fell in love with mules out there.
From then on packing became quite consistent in my life. Whether it was packing salt out on the forest permit or packing out elk for hunt camp.
It was so practical and applicable using your body to weigh loads and using hitches to secure the load. Starting off it is never perfect but perfection is what you strive for.
“She’ll Ride”
My piece “take me as I am” is in reference to our lives and the mess we bring with all of us. Especially going into relationships whether they are friendships or romantic the more you know someone the more you get to know the loads they carry. Often times we are just desperate for someone to accept and love us for everything we carry in. Also half the time your last mule is dragging his ass in the mud.
This is a bit of a rabbit trail but up at hunt camp last fall there was a big truck of a mule named Billy. That mule would plant his ass in the ground if he was tired and wouldn’t move. So obviously he got included at the end of the string in this piece.
This imagery is refering to the open heart that we almost all come into relationships with in hopes we will be accepted.
happy trails!
