fauxposte: November 2012

The Faux Poste Project

THE FAUX POSTE PROJECT
Frankly, I'm not sure where I'm going with this, but I think I'm onto something. I'm creating fictional postcards, sometimes the story is on the card, sometimes the story is about the card. Most of the elements on the cards are things I've photographed or have created myself. Occasionally I'll use copyright-free elements, but for the most part, they're all my own stuff. I'm including the "back story" for those of you who are interested in the overall process. It's fun for me, and I hope you enjoy reading the stories.

If you have any thoughts regarding what I can do with this idea (maybe a book?), please let me know. Truly, I'm kind of floundering. In the meantime, I continue making the cards, writing the stories, and having fun. — Carol Leigh

Friday, November 2, 2012

Man of Mystery

We first saw him sailing a felucca on the Nile and then, curiously, aboard a steamship on Lake Tahoe. He never looked at us straight-on, always presenting his profile (of which he seemed inordinately proud), his ever-present dark glasses firmly in place. Linda surreptitiously photographed him, but somehow I think he knew. And was pleased.

©Carol Leigh