Homer Rogers was our neighbor in the mountains of North Carolina when we were in college. Although he was totally blind, he farmed the land where he had grown up. These pictures were made in 1975; we are in the process of scanning old negatives, and we thought these were worth showing.
Homer leads his cow from the barn.
Homer milks his cow.
Homer Rogers at his dining table.
Homer's kitchen
Homer in his bedroom. Although he couldn't see it, he was proud of the portrait of his father on the wall.
Homer stakes his cow so she can graze.
Homer's sister Josie used to help him with household chores.
Dr. Hugh Matthews, a neighbor, would check on Homer when he was passing by.
Homer takes a break with an adult beverage.
Homer lights a cigarette.
Homer waves to friends he hears approaching.
Homer Rogers and his friend Tom Davis in the rain.
Homer uses his cane to walk down his driveway.
Homer waiting by the road for a ride to town.
Homer Rogers was our neighbor in the mountains of North Carolina when we were in college. Although he was totally blind, he farmed the land where he had grown up. These pictures were made in 1975; we are in the process of scanning old negatives, and we thought these were worth showing. Homer leads his cow from the barn. Homer milks his cow. Homer Rogers at his dining table. Homer's kitchen Homer in his bedroom. Although he couldn't see it, he was proud of the portrait of his father on the wall. Homer stakes his cow so she can graze. Homer's sister Josie used to help him with household chores. Dr. Hugh Matthews, a neighbor, would check on Homer when he was passing by. Homer takes a break with an adult beverage. Homer lights a cigarette. Homer waves to friends he hears approaching. Homer Rogers and his friend Tom Davis in the rain. Homer uses his cane to walk down his driveway. Homer waiting by the road for a ride to town.