Durango Part 1– Bud (Jeff) and Sofia and Zoë
Posted by Teddy Osuch on May 31, 2012
08APR2012 – From Santa Fe, I went to Durango to see Bud and Sofia Madeen. I hadn’t seen them for 27 years. I think their most remarkable achievement since I last saw them is their beautiful daughter, Zoë, whom I had not met previously. They have nine acres in a beautiful area of Durango. They built a magnificent home and studio here both of there own design.
Their talents are many including architecture, interior design, and fine arts. Bud is now pursuing organic farming.
Bud, for the most part, is the Bud I remember with the addition of the wisdom of the ages. He is as innovative and enthusiastic as ever.
Smart, smart and pretty Sofia seems to do everything with a verve I thought not possible from a single human being. She pedals a bicycle over distances that would challenge a motor. I get tired just watching her.
Zoë inherited the best of her parents. She is beautiful and enthralling with a quiet charm that is both youthful and mischievous.
Teddy on the Go 
deweycrain said
Teddy, Teddy, Teddy OMG !!! Can you lay it on any thicker ??! I wish I’d put on Jeff’s welding helmet for my ‘official portrait’ …. LoL. The pic of Zoe is great. I think
my pic is not bad (i.e. look okay for my age etc), ‘cept for the goofy expression. I really should have accepted your offer to take another pic, — tant pis. The Shapiros look dignified and Jeff looks like he’s hermetically sealed (bubble boy), while I look like I’m tweakin’ or something ;-D
Update: That dying/dead tree in front of the house is coming down as soon as Jeff finds time to do it. The dreaded Ip beetle has done its dastardly damage.
The Animas River Path was Finally completed last week and now I’m able to peddle to work daily without having to ‘portage’ my bike off it and then on it again. Hallelujiah for small conveniences.
The pleasure was all ours, Teddy. a bientot
Teddy Osuch said
Thank you for all your kindness and never fear. That was only part 1 so there is room for me to correct deficiencies. Can’t wait to see you all again. xoxo