We're just back from an emotional trip to West Texas. We were invited to participate in the spreading of the ashes of one of our dear friends and fellow travelers to Big Bend. Lynn Bell was a wonderful lady who loved this part of Texas--the part that appeared in the movie Giant. Lynn was the epitome of a Texas gal--strong willed and spirited, not afraid to tell it like it is. She was also a redhead. Which inspired me to do a retablo for her in which Reba McEntire appeared as Saint Reba. That further inspired me to do a portrait of Santa Reba. I wouldn't ordinarily present someone living as a saint, but as you all know, Reba has been enshrined in the Grand Old Opry and that is as close to sainthood as you get in this world. Pray for us, oh patron saint of redheads.
