Groundhog Day (February 2) 2009, Philadelphia. Seuss (I think?) shot this at The Nodding Head after their wedding. My flashgun, stage left. My large hand, stage right. Looking a mite crazed at centre stage. You know, I have NOT THE FOGGIEST IDEA what I was trying to communicate here, which is a little scary since I pride myself on being able to communicate in plain language. Although, whatever sign language I’m using here is definitely not standard, more like “Calgon, take me awayyyyy!”…
March 17th, 2009
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My Photographer Alter Ego
March 17, 2009 by Gail
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Cross-Canada Run Update
March 17, 2009 by Gail
I look at this video and I can’t help but marvel at the lone figure running out into a cold, snowy road. It’s Wayne Cho out there in that world of white, a man who suffered from anxiety and depression most of his life but now manages it with the help of long-distance running. He has taken on the huge task of running across this vast country (SIX time zones!) to raise awareness and reduce the stigma for anxiety and depression … and inspire others along the way.
I wrote about Wayne six weeks ago while he was in Toronto, and he is currently in Manitoba. One of the kids Wayne spoke to Kenora, Ontario, last week wrote a comment (update: and now two) under that post to thank him.
I wasn’t able to meet Wayne when he was in town, but after I wrote that first post I pledged to give him my support during his run and I will continue to do so until he reaches his goal in BC. I think Wayne’s doing an enormous public service, and I applaud him for taking on such a commitment to a cause which is so personal to him. It’s been more than three years since I lost the love of my life to cancer, and not a day goes by without wishing I didn’t have to keep going forward and make goals without him. But I do, just like Wayne keeps running west and talking to people to fulfill his dream. I suppose the one thing we have in common (because it certainly isn’t running!) is a desire for a purposeful life, to strive toward something we really believe in. For Wayne, it’s running for mental health, and for me, it’s raising money for cancer research through photography.
I was thinking about it today when an email arrived, like a sign from above. It was from a prospective wedding client.
Wow. That’s all I can say.
Posted in Haunted by Cancer, Linkage, Videoclips, Volunteering/Charity, Working Life | 2 Comments
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Motto For Living
March 17, 2009 by Gail
As seen in a shop window on Roncesvalles Avenue late Saturday night.
The search for employment continues…
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