I thought I’d escaped teaching 😉 but as I walked over to GOALS’ Shatulet site I was informed Jolinda Hackett that I would be helping her teach an English class. It was quite fun even when Elsye, a participant from last year, shyly refused to speak to me in English. Jolinda calmly coached her through […]
Apart from Kona, Jolinda, and my workshop participants what truly keeps me inspired and motivated are the local staffers like Emilio and Jean Kennedy. The joy and love they carry in their hearts literally spills out into the world. Since my first visit, they have welcomed me into this tight knit organization with open arms […]
As a photographer and a person, I constantly feel the pull between two separate urges. The urge to live, enjoy, and fully engage in the present is constantly at odds with my compulsion to step back and record the proceedings, the emotions, and the people in front of me. While behind the lens, I often […]
