Michael M. Barrick

The Watercolors of La Paix Farm by Myra Bonhage-Hale

ALUM BRIDGE, W.Va. – As I wrote in a separate article, Myra Bonhage-Hale, a herbalist, author, activist and environmentalist passed away at the age of 90 on July 2. A vocal opponent of the Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP), her life was an extraordinary example of joy, love, and peace. You can read that article here.

Myra Bonhage-Hale

Myra was also an extraordinary artist. One of the last times I visited her, we discovered several watercolor prints of her homestead in Alum Bridge. She entrusted them to me and I share them with you below.

© Michael M. Barrick, 2025.

2 comments

    • Greetings Michael,

      My name is Abe.

      I am currently living in Ontario,Canada.

      I lived for 15 years in W.VA,in Bridgeport.

      I worked at Sharpe hospital as the Clinical director of the hospital( faculty at W.V university ).

      Myra & I became good friends ,as I was interested in her gardening & growing herbs.I visited her at her farm several times & we were in touch until last year.

      I used to buy her herbal sprays regularly.

      I am so,so saddened to know she has passed away.

      I’d like to have a phone conversation with you to know more about her last few months & weeks.

      my email is: abeadel1@gmail.com

      I’d appreciate it if you’d contact me.

      Thanks,

      Abe Adel

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