[caption id="attachment_327" align="aligncenter" width="596"] Sculptures by Tess Ridgel[/caption]   Tess Ridgel shares a wonderful coming of age story.  Unlike many of us, her mom was a lesbian.  When Tess was sadden by losing her girl friend, her mom had the insight to share what those feelings could mean.  She didn't encourage Tess to be a lesbian, but felt it was important for Tess to make her own choice. She now cuts down trees for forest fire mitigation.  In addition, she spends her time creating artwork and pieces of art and altars from choice pieces of cut wood.  She also creates wonderful paintings of pets and images that catch her eye. She  is a professional landscaper in Denver, CO.  You can find out more about her work at her business worksite:  http://www.oaksundesigns.com/ [caption id="attachment_331" align="aligncenter" width="232"] Artwork by Tess Ridgel[/caption]