Cousin Tom

My cousin Tom is on the right side of the first row.  This is a picture of some of the family, more than likely at Christmas.  My Grandmother is in red.  We all, of course, look so young, but as of yesterday, only three of us in that picture are still alive.

My cousin Tom died yesterday.  He held onto the family legacy of ranching, farming, loving the Western landscape, his whole life.  The last time I saw him, a few weeks ago, he talked about being an old cowboy...

It's been a hard month.

Tommie, I shall miss you very much.

Murphy's Day.