Month: December 2024

Not Much

Opossum

I don’t have much of a report for the Acreage Update because I was not home for a part of last month, and nothing much happened anyway according to my wife. She spotted another opossum on our acreage, which is good if it sticks around because they eat mice. Another willow tree fell here, adding to the several already down, so there will be no shortage of both firewood and work come spring. A majority of the state is experiencing a “moderate drought” and most of us know better than to wish for precipitation during December through February, but it always comes anyway. We are keeping our eyes on the forecast and staying prepared.

Image of the Month

Dylan Rolling Tire By Jim Marshall

Nigel Russell (Director of Photographs at Heritage Auctions) on the significance of Jim Marshall’s 1963 photograph of Bob Dylan:

“Jim Marshall’s photograph of Bob Dylan kicking a tire down a New York City sidewalk in 1963 is an iconic image that captures the youthful energy and rebellious spirit of the burgeoning folk musician. Taken at a time when Dylan was emerging as a powerful voice in the American folk revival, the photograph portrays him in a moment of playful spontaneity, kicking a discarded tire with a sense of carefree abandon. The black-and-white composition adds to the timelessness of the image, emphasizing the gritty urban backdrop of New York, a city that was integral to Dylan’s early career. Marshall’s ability to capture such an unguarded and candid moment speaks to his skill as a photographer and his deep connection with his subjects. The image encapsulates the essence of Dylan’s persona at the time—unpolished, unconventional, and full of potential—making it a significant piece in the visual history of one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.”

P.S. A new Dylan movie comes out December 25.