Always a joy to watch him pick up bottles. He puts the non-deposits in the trash and the ones with value in his cart. 76. “I have to keep doing useful work.”
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Rob RoyTakes Life Seriously
No real place to live. Had a dis con that was blown up into on of those assaults which are really just physical contact with the arresting officer due to an inability to control gravity. Dressed to impress, showing respect for the court. Unfortunately, no one realizes enough his inability to do physical labor on work crew due to health problems. Just another time the system doesn’t manage its assets all that well. But he showed up and dealt with the issues.
St Mike’s Boys on the Battery
Not a great sunset. But, around here we love them all. Never know What you will see.
Tough night for a picture. No sky. Just some students from St. Mike’s walking around enjoying each other’s company. Happy to be away from campus and their books.
Light faded fast. Colors came up bright. Missed the sun going down.
There stands some true energy. No scars. Lots of ideas. They could do better with the earth than my generation did. Damn. I hope so.
Beautiful Women on Church Street
Before parading up the main drag, guys will just throw something on, hoping it passes the styling test. Men don’t usually make up, though looking good means something. Women. Just the opposite. It is so cool when they let me see a little bit of them when I make their photo.
Coyote Smith on Church Street
One day I have to look at some of the older photos of my people. I recognize the people whom I have seen before, weather beaten and aged. Some like Coyote lift my spirits, connecting me to other old friends from the street, here and departed. I remember photographing him, but not his wife, a woman whom he said befriended Paul. He told me Paul was going to stay with them the night he died in the street, but never made it. Lots of people from the street look out for one another.
Muzo on Church Street
Serious character who cooks street food. What he sees, who knows. But he is as much of the scene as a street person as anyone.
Went to Turkey. People lovely, friendly and current (err, real and informed). Food an important part of the lifestyle. Don’t forget the history; Istanbul (yup, Skyfall) stands in the center of the world.
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.