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Christpher Mello is off to Central America for about a year and last night was his going-away bash. All kinds of well-wishers and friends came out to see him one last time. Helen and i hugged him hard, told him we loved him and quietly wished him a safe return.

I cannot relate what an amazing mind he has an artist. His ability to intuitively help us relate to nature has been his mission for, well, as long as he can remember. He had an area at the Screen Door where he sold unique clay and found nature and iron items, many of which were crafted into living plant holders (because he included the plants). He is Gnomon. He is Hanuman. He not only is the mastermind behind 'Christopher's Garden', a place of wonder and innocence that i photograph frequently, but he's a loving man and a good friend.

Godspeed, Chris.