I have known them for about ten years now. They have been together for 35, a few more than Sharon and me. Kim always hugs me and sends a greeting home to Sharon.
Author: duckshots
Lapsed lawyer. Reader. Photographer. Jewish. Strongly attached to loving, caring, wife-Sharon. Working at remaining relevant. Hoping that my body and mind outlive my dreams. Maybe something I blog will make some sense.
Paul Berch Wins Seat in NH House of Representatives
My friend Paul Berch was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives. An image shot by me appeared on his campaign literature. He insists I own a small part of the victory, but I think that his smile, ability to listen and progressive/inclusive view of government earned him the seat far more than my image. Go democracy!
Ward 3 Burlington-Election 2012
They care about where they live, so they participate in the process. All are very serious about representative government. We have to trust them, because there isn’t a way to keep informed. So we vote, hoping they will do the right thing.
Free At Camp
Larry has retired. Tired of the town. Tired of the street.
Mark constructs and creates.
Matt spends some time on the outside. Works now and then. Carries around Leaves of Grass.
Me. I marvel at their courage and their ability to not need creature comforts.
Scotty Returns
Looks healthy. Lost his apartment. Too many dropins and too much drinking. Went to jail for two months for a dis con. Said he’s happy to be alive.
Karl Berry Is Still On the Move
Karl writes poetry and reads it on a local cable station. He has MS and vision problems. A sled helps him with moving around, because the sticks can only steady him so much. But, if he cannot see, he cannot drive the cart. Who knows how much damage he could do if he hit someone or something? But, if he cannot get around, he will lose his entire social network.
So, I walked down to the waterfront with him. We watched the light change. We watched the clouds speed up their movement across the sky. Then we separated to beat the storm.
Mollie Loses Home
Some people live in their cars when they have no other place to live. When the police remove their cars, for presumably lawful reasons, the inhabitants lose their place of residence. So, she and her boyfriend of 18 months live outside. Not a comfortable place to be as the tropical storm approaches.
Not sure how she can manage a positive look. Wouldn’t call it a smile. But its a lot better than I could do if it were me.
Headless Chessman in City Hall Park
Hard to tell how he found his seat. Not sure if he came for a chess game. Doesn’t look like a comfortable place to snooze.
Hi-Ho Motel on the Merritt Parkway
It has been there for years. Lots of Kitsch. Remodeled in the 50’s. Clean. Barcelona, a great tapas restaurant, is attached. They grow some of their own vegetables.
This guy has been the manager for 37 years.
Ray on the Bike Path
Ray came from the Bronx, scarred and torn. Been here for three months or so. Knows how to survive. Went down to the water to roust his friends. Right now, his most important endeavor is supporting his street family.