My Father's Wallet
Mom as she appeared in my father’s wallet circa 1972. There were 8 photographs of her in his wallet, all fabulous and pics of all four children (one of each). She turned 90 on April 1st, 2019, an April fool to no one. The best mom and the best friend to all who know her. No one has dealt with adversity with more strength and grace, always full of love and support. She remains a testament to the inspiration of a life well lived. Happy bday mom, so many love you, so lucky we all are.
Rosenwald School, Cape Charles
Booker T Washington and Julius Rosenwald built about 5000 Rosenwald Schools for African-American children across the South. By 1928, one-third of the South’s rural black children were served by Rosenwald Schools. This one in Cape Charles closed in the early 1960s, and was used as a fish processing facility for a few years before closing completely. It will be renovated by a local trust in the next two years.
Showing Up, Haiti
In shooting photos, I recognize that often it is just a matter of showing up. Looking for something, turning corners. And on some days, the good ones, they are there. Outside an orphanage for challenged children sits a blind boy in an orange tee shirt against an orange wall in shades trimmed in orange. Who will believe this I might have thought, knowing it doesn't matter. So show up.
