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You write so beautifully Julia, I truly enjoy every read. The line that stands out for me is “I remember my tethers.” I admire your ability to zoom out and appreciate the beauty of the photos, as reticulated as they may be.

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I was wondering what this documentary was about when I saw it on hbo. I feel like I watched it along side you, with the gift of your great insights too. :)

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Aww yay! I promise I didn’t spoil it too much in case you still plan to watch

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Enjoyed this essay and came here to say I love the way the photos turned out!

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Wowow thank you! I read that some people intentionally try to reticulate film for the effect, and I kind of get it now. There’s something dreamy about some of them

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I agree! And it sort of adds to the appeal of film. You don’t know what you’re going to get and it’s these added layers of unknown that make it all the more interesting.

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Yes!! Like what a magical thing to receive any prints or scans at all. I appreciate that attitude

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Julia, I spent two weeks in Alaska in the mid-90s because Mark's dad moved and lived there for about 20 years after his parents got divorced. It was a fairly short-ish trip from the Seattle area where we were living at the time. I remember when he picked us up at the airport it took 3 hours to drive to his house in the Kenai Peninsula. This is what I remember the most - the expansive drives whenever we wanted to go anywhere. I love that I have this reference of Alaska when I read about where you are. I can visualize it as I'm reading your words.

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Wow! That’s awesome. I love it down there. I often say the Kenia peninsula reminds me of Maine - where I remember you’ve lived too - except bigger and wilder. It’s so fun that we’ve spent time in many of the same places.

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It kind of does! I still really remember a lot about it. We went in May so the long days of sunlight. I had the best oysters there too.

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Yes!!! Kachemak bay oysters are divine

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Love this. Particularly the use of your “damaged “ film as a way of understanding life.

Hey, would you be interested in sharing this first part on Finding Home? Let’s talk! You can email me directly at findinghome@substack.com. 🔆

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Yes! I'm interested. Thank you Jan

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