1988 Joe's Letter to John -Nov.10

"Three Balconies"
J. U. Horton 1982
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Nov. 10, 1988

Santa Fe, N.M.

Dear John,

Thanks for your telephone call.  It was good to talk to you after a long period of silence – I do believe it was last June when we last talked – however.

I wish you could come out west and pay me a visit – with your vacation time being taken up by missionary work next summer I'm wondering if we'll even get together again in 1989.

If I sell enough paintings I'll have some extra money to fly and see you!

Here is a picture of Grandma in my apt. this Nov. actually the end of Oct.  I think she had a really good time visiting Santa Fe and Taos – She's quite a lady!

I leave in a week for Tucson to paint outdoors for  2 weeks – then I'll go to Phoenix to be with Sid and Roberta for a few days – I guess I'll be looking for another gallery to show my art work there in Scottsdale.

Time moves on – I've been in Santa Fe now for over a year – hopefully in a couple of years I'm going to pack my bags again and move overseas to teach English.  Those are my long range plans.

Do the gym if you can.  It's good for your health!  

Your cousin with love,

Joe

1988 Joe's Letter to Roberta -April 17

April 17, 1988

Santa Fe, N.M.

Dear Roberta and Sid,

It was truly a wonderful time in Tucson and with you in Phoenix.  One big thank you for everything!  I forgot to give you tel. money for the two calls I made.  Enclosed is check for same –

I think I have the 2 paintings that Gloria and Bev would like so I'll be calling you about it.  I will give you a good price for both.  Why not, after all that you've done for me I can do something special for you.  It will make Gloria and Bev very happy I'm sure.

I've spent the morning writing bills.  Monday morning I start a strict schedule of painting until I leave for NYC around the end of May.  Also a strict diet will be in place by tomorrow too!  I'm going to buy that frozen yogurt tonight to usher in the change of food habits!

From desert air to snowstorm comprised my trip – such variety in 3 weeks.  Look forward to entertaining you here – I hope you will be able to come as soon as July rolls around – you are both doing a great job of living and enjoying it to the fullest.

All my best and

Love, Joe

1987 Joe's Letter to Roberta -Aug.16

Aug. 16, 1987

New York City

Dear Roberta,

Sorry about all the inconvenience I've caused you.  I thought about you this morning as you bicycled out to the airport to pick up the keys.  I hope all turned out all right for you.  Were there, in fact, 4 keys on the black rope?

Losing keys is such a hassle.  It just takes time to get yourself back together again.

I've done my grocery shopping and laundry and will start to paint tomorrow or at the latest Tues.

I want to thank you for all Sid & you did to get me relocated in New Mexico.  The blue chevy was a big help and of course, all your positive thinking!

I weighed myself yesterday at the gym.  151 lbs. so I'm not too upset over 2 weeks of heavy eating – My muscles ache today after not exercising for two weeks.  I think the rest was good for my aching back.

Saw this article in the NY Times on Gov. Mecham.  I hope he is ousted from his authority.

Good luck on running and encouraging Gloria to do same.

Will look forward to seeing you and John in Santa Fe in November.

3 cheers for the Southwest, yogurt and you!

Love, 

Joe

1987 Joe's postcard to John –Aug.8

Caption: SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO.  The warm skies of an evening sun create an interesting atmosphere over New Mexico's capital city of Santa Fe. Photo by Richard Stockton 

Santa Fe, N.M. 8-8-87

Hi John,

Hope you had a great study and fun time at Northwestern – I love Santa Fe.  You will enjoy visiting me here!  I found a 2 bedroom apt. North of Santa Fe for $500.00 a month.  It has a view toward the Sangre de Christo Mts.  (The blood of Christ Mts.)  You see, I'm turning religious!  Talked to Roberta today.  She said Carol had put everything in the newspaper – Hope all is well with you in this regard.  Is Piper still slurping up that water?  Still think about you and [???]  a trip to Pittsburgh.  Will call after the 14th – With love from your cousin Joe.

Sid and the Guacamole

100_0652, originally uploaded by togethr.

Fresh! Our first night in Santa Fe. Road trips agree with Sid.

Joe Horton

We haven't left for walk yet as Catherine is working this afternoon only (tomorrow she works morning only - I think), so we'll taking a late morning. Although 7 a.m. is the latest we'll leave.





Anyway, added another link on the right side of the page and decided to post a picture of one of Joe's paintings that I particularly like.

If anyone else wants a link to something posted, let me know and I'll put it in the template. We could even include some subject links - like restaurants we've been to or want to go to or maps or . . .