Fezziwig Press & Photography by Stu Jenks

The Bozos: "Bozo in Chinle, Arizona" (After Cartier-Bresson)

"Bozo in Chinle, Arizona" (After Cartier-Bresson)

"Cradle Rock Spiral": Dragoon Mountains, Arizona

[From top to bottom: "Cradle Rock Spiral", "Megalith at Cradle Rock", "Lizard Man Pictographs at Council Rocks", and "The Dragoons Reflected in a Puddle" (c) 2009 Stu Jenks

"Stronghold Pastlife Memory"

"Stronghold Pastlife Memory, Cochise Stronghold, Arizona" (c) 2009 Stu Jenks

Prayer Bundles at Cochise Stronghold

"Prayer Bundles at Cochise Stronghold, Arizona" (c) 2009 Stu Jenks

"Holy Ground"

"Holy Ground, Ash Flats, San Carlos Indian Reservation, Arizona" (c) 2009 Stu Jenks

"Letters from Tuba City, to Barack Obama"

(c) Daniel Kraker for NPR



"Letters from Tuba City"


There was a wonderful story on NPR on Thursday morning, of children from Eagle's Nest Intermediate School in Tuba City, Arizona, on the Navajo Reservation. These fourth, fifth and sixth grade students wrote letters to President-Elect Obama, before Christmas.

I know this town. I know the area some. I know some of the people. They are good folk, many poor in material possessions, but most very rich in spirit. Go to the below link to read some of their letters and to listen to the NPR story.

 

I was both laughing and crying as I drove to work that morning.


http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99088962

 

 

 

Dear Mr. Obama, My name is Shane Moran. I am 11 years old. I would like to ask you a few questions. For my first question, what will you do about gas prices? Secondly, what will you do about the second amendment? Third, what will you do about our troops in Iraq? Finally, (I know this question is silly but I'll ask it anyway) are there really aliens at Area 51? Sincerely, Shane Moran



 Dear Mr. Obama, Hi, my name is Saria Dawn Yellowhair. My parents voted for you. They hope you are the good president for this state. You said there is a new dog going to the White House. What's its name? What color is the dog? I think you're a great man. My dad is a great man too. Sincerely, Saria Dawn Yellowhair

Dear Mr. Obama, My name is Leah Marie Grass. I am a Navajo. We have clans. I am Bitter Water. I have 3 brothers and 4 sisters. 2 of my brothers and 3 of my sisters are adopted. I was wondering if you could come to my house. Whenever would be good. You are really good at what you do. Take care. Thank you, or as my culture says it, ahehee', Leah Marie Grass —