We The People of Hope and Healing
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We The People of Hope and Healing “Love and respect are both verbs.” When I drove up to the home that Jenn and Regina share, I was struck by the beautiful welcome they create for people… from the “Love Lives Here” sign, to the rainbow colored flag showing off each color as the wind orchestrated its movement and the vibrant gardens they created. There was even a hen house. “They nourish us everyday with the gift of their eggs and we so appreciate and respect them.” They have truly created a sanctuary of gentle harmony to help defuse the stress they face day in and day out. Jenn is a pulmonary ..read more
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We The People of Hope and Healing Portrait 7
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We The People of Hope and Healing “Birth is the epicenter of women’s power”. Ari DiFranco At a time when we are given a daily death count in the US, Liza Slauch RN is working tirelessly to help bring life forth. She is a labor and delivery nurse at Riddle Memorial Hospital and a Mother/Baby nurse at Chester County Hospital.  “Covid has changed the birthing experience for our mothers but in return, it’s given us more time to spend with them so they feel cared for and calm during such an uncertain and scary time. It’s hard for them to be there without their families and significant others ..read more
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We The People of Hope and Healing – Portrait 7
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We the People of Hope and Healing “A true heart isn’t measured by the size of his strength but by the strength of his heart.” Zeus, Hercules “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” (Isaiah 40:29) “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13) Carey told me that he isn’t that religious but it is these quotes that provides him with daily inspiration. He gets strength from repeating them as he single handedly fathers two sons and is a full time “CAREgiver” for Home Instead. A friend of mine, Trish Todd, suggested that I photograph Car ..read more
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We The People of Hope and Healing Portrait 5
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We The People Of Hope and Healing “The eyes are the windows to the soul.” William Shakespeare These days, with gowns, masks and gloved hands, the eyes hold the sacredness of connection. When I photographed Bethany, she was covered from head to toe in protective gear but when I looked into her eyes, I could see the smile she was making behind her mask. The eyes are the windows to the soul and Bethany’s soul has an exuberant, etherial presence. She started out as a recreational therapist and was close to finishing her graduate work, when to her parents’ amazement, Bethany told them she had cha ..read more
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We The People of Hope and Healing – Portrait 4
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We The People of Hope and Healing “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” Spending time with Elena let me know I was in the presence of someone who had the courage of a warrior combined with a gentle and beautiful tenderness. Humble strength radiated from her presence. Elena had the stirrings of the call to nursing from the time she was a young girl. Her mother was dying of AIDS and Elena was trying so hard to coax life to stay. In the end, her mother’s spirit needed to leave her limiting body. Without a parent, Elena had to now ..read more
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We The People of Hope and Healing – Portraits
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We The People Of Hope and Healing “The light alone – Gives grace and truth to life’s unquiet dream.”  Percy B. Shelley Mike (name changed) was a man of the open road. He so loved riding his motorcycle and feeling the winds of freedom. In an instant, his freedom was taken from him. Mike broke his neck in an accident and is now a paraplegic. Something as simple as scratching his nose is impossible to do. Mike recognizes the sound of Phil’s footsteps and always calls to him. They talk about everything from cars to sports to world events. Phil told me how much that means to him – that Mike l ..read more
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We The People of Hope and Healing
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In honor of Nurse’s Day, I wanted to share two wonderful people who are both nurses as well as husband and wife.  We The People of Hope and Healing Usually I begin with a quote but after being with Staci and Brian, it was only one word that echoed in my mind as we talked.  “Beloved” There would be no other word to capture the tenderness of the love they share with each other and their son, Jason. Love is meant to be given away and that they do so well. It is what they bring to their patients at Abington-Jefferson Hospital. Together they have more than 37 years of nursing. Staci is o ..read more
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We The People of Hope and Healing
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“We The People Of Hope and Healing” My thanks to Frank Staffieri for allowing me the honor of photographing and creating his portrait. Frank is a respiratory therapist. Breath is life so I incorporated the flowing Tree of Life (The piece from the Philadelphia mural “Neighborhood Interfaith Movement” by David Woods and Paul Downie), the expansiveness of the sky and fields of flowers. The colorful bouquet symbolizes the profoundly simple moment of being able to breathe in the sweetness of fragrance, as calm flows through spirit. While this virus seeks to rob people of their breath, F ..read more
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We The People of Hope and Healing
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“We The People Of Hope and Healing” We The People of Hope and Healing “He who says, ‘I know no fear’ is no hero. No man knows courage unless he does know fear and Has that in him which is supreme to fear and conquers it.”  Lyman Abbott The Theology of an Evolutionist I am in awe of so many now and for the first part of this project, I want to live in the spirit of Namaste to the medical and emergency personal  Their forward motion, pushing back the fear At the forefront and in the trenches Putting their lives in jeopardy while fighting for life to be victorious. I wanted to capture t ..read more
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New York Times Travel Show 2020
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On January 25th, the line grew by leaps and bounds as 10 am approached. Pouring rain outside was replaced by excited anticipation. During the next two days, over 35,000 people mingled with over 700 exhibitors from more than 176 countries at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. This is the largest trade and consumer show held in N. America and my press pass is coveted! My addiction to travel and learning about the ways of the world is totally satiated here! New York Times Travel ShowDecisions, decisions…trying to choose from the 280 speakers covering major developments in travel, saving mon ..read more
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