duckshots – Page 59 – Lorin Duckman Today

Headless Chessman in City Hall Park

Hard to tell how he found his seat. Not sure if he came for a chess game. Doesn’t look like a comfortable place to snooze.

Hi-Ho Motel on the Merritt Parkway

It has been there for years. Lots of Kitsch. Remodeled in the 50’s. Clean. Barcelona, a great tapas restaurant, is attached. They grow some of their own vegetables.

This guy has been the manager for 37 years.

Ray on the Bike Path

Ray came from the Bronx, scarred and torn. Been here for three months or so. Knows how to survive. Went down to the water to roust his friends. Right now, his most important endeavor is supporting his street family.

Ricochet in Woodstock

Met him on the green in Woodstock. The area has become more solid and less green with the addition of slate, but the appearance of the individuals who occupy the space has not changed in the 40 years I have been going there. He looks the same as everyone else who I have met and spoken with. What was missing? A sign! Like, “Make peace now,” or “War Sucks.”

Lake Champlain on a Tight Rope

Not hard to find one’s balance near Lake Champlain

ECHO Bus Stop in Burlington

Just some guy waiting for the bus next to ECHO.

John Anctil – Fast Lights

John Anctil can light any scene. He has a shop filled with lamps and things to hold them. He founded Fast Lights in Turners Falls MA, a company that brings lights wherever they are needed.