Making Room

For the first time since his wife’s sudden death seven years ago, professional photographer Liam Kincaid has reluctantly emerged from his self-imposed isolation to photograph some of Arizona’s Native American artisans for two major gallery showings. Kara Talmadge, who moved to Arizona to be closer to her son’s family is assisting. But five months after she rearranged her life, her family moves to Ohio for her son’s new job.

Neither Liam nor Kara is looking for anything beyond working together on a unique project. He is content taking care of Sadie, a golden retriever who specializes in running away. And Kara is still sorting out her difficult relationships with two adult children who should be beyond needing help from Mom.

Bringing another person into your life isn’t easy at any age. In mid-life, it’s even harder. Obstacles are everywhere,