These pictures were taken shortly after my father's death, on August 2, 1980, at Lost River. The pictures were taken in February, 1981. They testify to my mother's great courage.

This picture speaks for itself.

Ma looks beautiful in her grief.

Here I caught mom in a laugh she couldn't stop.

Oh, no! You're not taking my picture!

If I don't look at her, she won't see me.

Help! I can't stop laughing!

I might as well pose.

Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry, and you cry alone.

Lakoffs in the 70s

Lakoff roots

Mom is still alive and kicking, and just as photogenic as ever, so there's more to come...