Marathon, TX

    |    Posted by Becca on April 4th, 2008    |    Becca's life

When my father-in-law, Wes, moved down to Marathon, TX a couple of years ago, I had no idea that the sleepy desert town would soon be one of my most inspiring places. This is a classic Southwest Texas town, one that you could miss if you weren’t paying close attention as you literally pass through the whole town in less than a minute driving down hwy 90. Marathon is a place where every interaction seems serendipitous. At Wes’s gas-station-turned to-furniture gallery, cyclists, road trippers, bikers, hikers from all over the world stop in for directions, water, asking where to get food.  Last weekend we met two young cyclists biking across the country to raise money for battered women and children, then hours later, a couple from Brussels wandered in asking for a good place to eat. Wes invited them in to share our family meal.  This is how it is in Marathon.  People spend their lives outside, and live by the rhythm of the sun rising and setting. The small community gathers often to “talk story”, share coffee, drinks, a campfire.  Folks have gone there to escape “the machine”, other folks have lived there all their lives, but it seems everyone there has a common vision for the way things should be.  And we agree.  Being there inspires me to live better here, back home.  This year, I spent most of my time hanging out with people, but had a few chances to shoot, and here are some of my favorite bites from my trip.1d2n6282-copy.jpg1d2n5992-copy.jpg
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14 comments

#1. On April 5, 2008 Janine said:

Becca- you are always an inspiration!

#2. On April 5, 2008 Sherry Shockey said:

Literally, brother….live free or die! Great pictures, Becca.

#3. On April 5, 2008 Jane Cosner said:

Hi Becca,
I found these through your FWForum post.
Sounds like a great spot, like I’m just passing through, but so glad I found it kind of place.

The second to the last shot, has such a loving spiritual feeling.

Jane Cosner

#4. On April 5, 2008 Tina Carter said:

Becca, this is a beautiful post that is so you and the reason I love you. The photos compliment the spirit of your words and they are inspirational.

Thank you for sharing them.

#5. On April 5, 2008 oscar said:

wow! just wow! it’s almost like i’m there too enjoying the beauty of marathon, tx. i want to see more! ^_^

#6. On April 5, 2008 Anna Kuperberg said:

I love it!

#7. On April 6, 2008 David Leeson said:

Nice work Becca. It looks like a lovely place. I’m glad I took a moment to drop by for a visit. No photo can replace the actual journey but your images were a journey unto their own. I’m glad I stopped by for a visit.

David

#8. On April 6, 2008 barbara bush said:

Who is the hottie on the bike?
:)
Love ya sis

#9. On April 6, 2008 Ray Soemarsono said:

So awesome, Becca. I wish we talked more in FW6.

#10. On April 6, 2008 ashley parsons said:

beautiful, girl. so glad to see you were inspired there once again. just wanted to say how wonderful it was spending time with you! can’t wait to do it again soon. much love!

#11. On April 8, 2008 Betsy McKnight said:

Great pics! Makes me yearn to be in the sun and where it’s warm. I also LOVE the pic of the cute, pooch … but are you surprised that’s my favorite? ;)

#12. On April 21, 2008 Laura Olson said:

Awesome Becca :) So Nice :)

#13. On May 16, 2008 Jennifer said:

Whoa, that one of the sun and the Mary on the wall…is…A-MAZ-ING and should be blown up to like 60X40. And the doggie one is awesome; good eye!

#14. On July 6, 2008 Shelia Lucero said:

Hello! I stumbled upon your site and am so glad that I did! My husband and I are moving to Marathon and though I would prefer Alpine (since I will be going to school at Sul Ross) his commute to the fields is a LOT less from Marathon. You have captured some pretty neat photos of the area, and have inspired me to think outside the box. I hope you had the chance to look around Marfa when you were in that area! Shelia

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