

Picture perfect. Imbued with hope. A wonderful, capable friend Rebecca W grew up near here on a very large ranch. She knows how to do anything. Out here, once and maybe even now, far away from many of the trappings of fast urban culture, people delved deeply into hard work, crafts, music and nature. This is Lapwai, Idaho, a town that is 81% Native American. The per capita income for the city is $10,159. Soft colors and shimmering autumn light, queued up hills and an unassuming geometric form tucked in the center.