Alicate contemplating the rainy day in Mapiri, Bolivia

Sometimes one cannot reach preconceived heights without a bolstering sequence. Ale exemplifies success under exactly these conditions. With the randomness of her labor, quite a bit of beauty ensues. A short time ago I was looking at a portrait she had produced for a family. It was remarkable. It was so beside her style that I couldn’t believe she had made it. Or was it that the foundation somehow made its way through passion for her work? Her photographic ability, her talent are truly remarkable. I have seen very few people with her ability to make Photoshop sing. As her photo career progresses, her style becomes more florid, and more versatile. She is sharp on her diet and keenly practical in her dress. Like the student that has figured how to get the pass with the least effort, she manages to fly past all the challenges in her way. A powerful competitor in the equestrian field, Alex makes stressful winning seem easy, but she wins often none the less - that is - if the horse cooperates! And she can paint too. Almost a self taught painter, she produces the richest images of horses. Pictures so nice that she probably stares at them in disbelief that she made them – or that someone would pay so much for them. Maybe the casualness with which she engages living is the key to her success. Nevertheless, Alejandra prevails. My hat is off to you Gatita!

Alicate and the Bulfin - ZZZ's on the plane ~2007

Ale jumping in 3rd division in the 2007 ecuestrian nationals. She placed 2nd (departmental) - Los Sargentos Oct 2007

Alicate is the great helper behind any Photoshoping task beyond my meager abilities!

Alicate on takeoff Nose gear up... ~2007

"It has been said that time heals all wounds. I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue, and the pain lessens, but it is never gone." - Rose Kennedy

"We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others, that in the end, we become disguised to ourselves." - Francois de la Roche Foucald

Ale galloping to the next gate - Los Sargentos Oct 2007