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Week 58 of 209 Weeks
Week 58 of 209 Weeks: “In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” —Albert Schweitzer Photo Notes: This photo was taken in Seoul, South Korea in May…
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What I’ve Learned from One Year of Consistent Darkroom Work
I consciously stepped away from art making for three months to recuperate. Three months turned into something much longer, and even when I felt ready, I had a difficult time returning to my studio practice. When I went to make my first postcard for the 209 Weeks project, I hadn’t been in the darkroom for…
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Week 57 of 209 Weeks
Week 57 of 209 Weeks: Your only job is to show up. Life will meet you there. Photo Notes: Seoul, South Korea, May 2024
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Weeks 53–56 of 209 Weeks
Week 53 of 209 Weeks: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” –Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo Notes: I believe this photo was taken in Iowa in 2022. Week 54 of 209 Weeks: “Eating is so intimate. It’s very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table…
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Week 56 of 209 Weeks
Week 56 of 209 Weeks: “It ain’t over til Minnesota has ICE’s battle flag.” —David Brauer, 2/12/26 Photo Notes: This photo was taken in spring of 2020. I chose this photo because a “drawdown” was announced this week, but it feels like smoke and mirrors.
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Week 55 of 209 Weeks
Week 55 of 209 Weeks: “Love will creep where it cannot go.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Photo Notes: Seoul, South Korea, May 2024
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Showing Fire in Black and White
One of the reasons I love black-and-white photography is because of the decision making that comes into play; one of the frustrating things about black-and-white photography is the decision making that comes into play. Last year I visited Pacem in Terris during their bonfire weekend. Usually visits to Pacem are a very solitary event, but…
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Week 54 of 209 Weeks
Week 54 of 209 Weeks: “Eating is so intimate. It’s very sensual. When you invite someone to sit at your table and you want to cook for them, you’re inviting a person into your life.” –Maya Angelou Photo Notes: Seoul, South Korea, May 2024
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Week 53 of 209 Weeks
Week 53 of 209 Weeks: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.” –Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo Notes: I believe this photo was taken in Iowa in 2022.
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209 Weeks Project
The 209 Weeks project is a weekly political postcard project that started in January 2025 and is expected to continue for 209 weeks. You can learn more and see recent postcards, sign up for a postcard, or view the entire series of postcards.