Holding Sky
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I came home in the graying dawn. The colors of night dissolved into day as grainy pigments settle off a brush in a glass of clear water. As I approached the town, a hazy assemblage of clouds gathered, signaling the arrival of late summer rains. And out of that haze flew a red-tailed hawk, whose viewpoint above the highway made Horse—my red pickup—a mere speck in the endless solitude. With the windows open, I felt the land rushing past in waves of dry air and watched the highway narrow behind me as a thin twine vanishing into the high curve of infinity. Horse was the old friend I could tell my silent secrets, and this aging metal steed responded to this trust: rider and horse, swift and agile, bound for home.
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Daniel Jakob Garcia has always known about his dual heritage. Now that he has finished art school, he is ready to explore his complex family history. Encouraged by people at home in New Mexico, he takes two magical voyages. He first travels to The Netherlands and then to Mexico. The people and their stories along with the spectacular landscapes help Daniel develop his personal aesthetic. Back home, he honors his lifetime mentor by flying over their beloved valley using a pair of homemade wings. This memoir-like coming of age story will delight readers of art, magical realism, and travel.
About the Author
David Rachlin is a writer, photographer, and digital artist living in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Originally from Massachusetts, he has lived in different regions of the United States and has traveled widely in Europe and Mexico where the people, landscapes, and art continue to be rich resources for his stories. He has degrees in linguistics, German, and creative writing. He has published two previous books: A book of poetry entitled Topographies of Light and a book of short stories entitled Billy Backside and Other Stories. An educator for over thirty years, David Rachlin has taught writing and the pedagogy of writing to students of all ages. When he is not writing, he can be found reading fiction and art history, working on his digital art and photographs, studying world languages, and enjoying the beautiful landscapes of New Mexico.