One Community: November

One Community is a monthly photo project in which participants photograph their homes and communities with a theme in mind. The theme varies by month. The goal is to both showcase similarities and differences in our communities worldwide – and bring us all closer...

Help

This week I attended a conference about homelessness in Arizona. The statistics are arguable, depending on the source, but the reality is our state faces a huge, transient wave of folks in need this time of year. They come from colder areas because one can survive...

Weekend in the Woods

We spent last weekend in the woods of eastern Arizona with some friends. The rustic cabin had better amentities than our home in Phoenix (cable! fireplace!) and we were right at home. It was a delightful get-away: Crisp, chilly fall nights at altitude meant clear...

A Colorful Community

My friend Duda’s work continues in her community garden. Visiting, the ground seems magical. She and her volunteers are ever so methodically transforming a run-down, forgotten garden into a functional, productive space. It is so fun to watch! A few photos from...

One Community: October

One Community is a monthly photo project in which participants photograph their homes and communities with a theme in mind. The theme varies by month. The goal is to both showcase similarities and differences in our communities worldwide – and bring us all closer...

Garden

My friend Duda had a birthday this month. To celebrate, I sewed her a gardening apron. Among other gardening projects, she is leading group of high school students. Together they are transforming a bramble of forgotten earth into its former glory. You can follow her...