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Harrison

This is a good friend of mine, Harrison Yocum. He is truly a Renaissance man. He is an expert in succulents and palms and keeps a phenomenal cactus garden in his yard. He was the founder of the Tucson Botanical Gardens, and he keeps the plants at the Tucson International Airport. He is also an expert in rocks and minerals. He plays the piano and the organ, and has composed nearly 200 waltzes and polkas for piano in the style of the famous Strauss family. He likes to play these at parties. He also speaks German and reads three or four languages. And he has visited Europe and taken some fabulous pictures. And if that wasn't enough, he has a wonderful sense of humor, and he is just plain a warm and loving human being. This picture was taken at the international convention of the Cactus and Succulent Society which was held in Tucson. Harrison likes to dress like this for special occasions. This is a ranger's uniform, and he is wearing many pieces of Indian silver and turquoise jewelry. Notice that he is wearing two bracelets, a belt buckle, a bolo tie, and an indeterminate number of rings. © Pat Goltz Thank you for your comments. I greatly appreciate them!

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Christine brand 17 Feb 2006

Man! What A Guy!! I love to hear about real people and see these kind of phtos instead of the over polished fake things we get shoved in our faces all the time....You are a Fantastic Women for bringing his talents to light...sounds like he has many...How truly delightful to see...I'd rather see him than some babe or dude showing of their you know what butt...Thanks for the Real Thing! Bravo to you and Him! I adore this!

stephanie atlee 16 Aug 2005

He sounds like a wonderful, fun and creative man to know.

geri pratt 16 Aug 2005

This is so fun! So human, so real.

Jan Christensen 16 Aug 2005

I sat outside Tucson airport last trip waiting for a rental car and admiring the plants. Now I know who is responsible. Nice recognition for an amazing man!

Artist Reply: From what he has told me, if I remember correctly, he just cares for the plants inside the buildings. I think they have gardeners for the plants outside.

joan warburton 16 Aug 2005

He looks like a real character! I sense a wonderful person who lives every day to it's fullest.