Good luck and bon courage with Provo. I hated it at first, BYU freshman year, and almost went back to Chicago. And then I met the American designer Milo Baughman, who hired me as a junior photographer. That led to work with Redford, who had just bought Timp Haven, the old ski chalet and tow ropes that are now Sundance. Some of my photographs taken while he was filming Jeremiah Johnson are still on the walls in the Tree Room. So yes, Provo can surprise you.
I recognize most of these places. It must be a glorious let-down after the beauties of Europe. I think we forget that we live in a desert surrounded/divided by mountains.
I love your pictures! You must miss the dog, though. Have a wonderful week! We'll have to do a Substack meetup for the Provo/Orem area sometime.
Thanks Shauna! Utah certainly has beauties of its own, and in my opinion the mountains are on par with Europe's even if they're drier! I learned to love the desert when I was here as an ecology student. It's mostly the public infrastructure that's a let down. (although Provo isn't bad for a western city!)
I have had this in my inbox for ages as I definitely wanted to leave a comment. I have a good friend who went to BYU so have been enjoying your notes about the area. I imagine you are overwhelmed with work as you start this new job. Take care!
Oh that’s a fun connection! Now that initial settling in admin has calmed down I’m not too overwhelmed, but that might change when I start teaching in the Fall…Thanks Betty!
Before him the mountains were blinding white in the sun. They looked new born out of the hand of some improvident god who'd perhaps not even puzzled out a use for them. That kind of new. - Cormac McCarthy, The Crossing
Your diary photos are excellent. Good luck settling in 😍
Thank you!
Good luck and bon courage with Provo. I hated it at first, BYU freshman year, and almost went back to Chicago. And then I met the American designer Milo Baughman, who hired me as a junior photographer. That led to work with Redford, who had just bought Timp Haven, the old ski chalet and tow ropes that are now Sundance. Some of my photographs taken while he was filming Jeremiah Johnson are still on the walls in the Tree Room. So yes, Provo can surprise you.
Wow, auspicious indeed! I had a great experience at BYU and in Provo as an undergrad, so I'm happy to be back. (Even if there are quirks.)
I recognize most of these places. It must be a glorious let-down after the beauties of Europe. I think we forget that we live in a desert surrounded/divided by mountains.
I love your pictures! You must miss the dog, though. Have a wonderful week! We'll have to do a Substack meetup for the Provo/Orem area sometime.
Thanks Shauna! Utah certainly has beauties of its own, and in my opinion the mountains are on par with Europe's even if they're drier! I learned to love the desert when I was here as an ecology student. It's mostly the public infrastructure that's a let down. (although Provo isn't bad for a western city!)
And yes, a meetup is a good idea!
I have had this in my inbox for ages as I definitely wanted to leave a comment. I have a good friend who went to BYU so have been enjoying your notes about the area. I imagine you are overwhelmed with work as you start this new job. Take care!
Oh that’s a fun connection! Now that initial settling in admin has calmed down I’m not too overwhelmed, but that might change when I start teaching in the Fall…Thanks Betty!
Oh, I almost asked if you were already teaching -- that would have been a pretty crazy start to your year. Better to wait until la rentrée.
Yes, I’m very grateful my department allows for a soft start.
Before him the mountains were blinding white in the sun. They looked new born out of the hand of some improvident god who'd perhaps not even puzzled out a use for them. That kind of new. - Cormac McCarthy, The Crossing
Beautiful!