I referenced and old black and white family photograph from my wife’s collection as source material for this one. I suspect 7 was taken in the vicinity of Marksville, LA back in the early 1940’s. The melancholy nature of the rural image captured me immediately. I didn’t realize that for the longest time that Cajun country extended that far north, but these were undoubtedly some French speaking ladies. Who is Ethel? Why are they longing for her? Where has she gone and why are they outdoors? And what of the old Ford Model B pick-up? I could answer these questions or you, but I’ve chosen to let the mystery be…
Longing For Ethel
