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what makes interesting: phenomenology of story telling and the serial podcast Images are interesting when something generally regarded as ugly turns out to be something beautiful. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/27/my-act-of-defiance monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1464352755931-1S2D05ACNX8C99J6GMBZ/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - my act of defiance https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/25/the-global-refugee-crisis-facts-and-figures-and-the-people-who-are-talking-about-it monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1464225546001-7QF9PG3U1AAVV0KBT3D2/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - the global refugee crisis facts and figures, and the people who are talking about it A few thoughts, facts and figures as I take the train (plan and automobile) home. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/24/rhetoric-and-tears-changing-the-way-we-talk-about-war-and-iraq monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1464140661308-UYXV06FKS1RT1EL9EPX9/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - rhetoric and tears (changing the way we talk about war and iraq) Rhetoric of Peace https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/23/two-lane-highways-and-i85 monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1464006787043-0M0ERPE29A5G010NT0YU/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - two-lane highways and I85 Two-lane highways afford opportunities to stop and photograph things like this cool tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1464006892843-4IBDA779IVVFXO8W372K/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - two-lane highways and I85 I was happy to be back yesterday, so that I could spend some time downtown Greenville with my family and the dogs. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/21/post-missions-conference-seminar-thought monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/20/its-friday-this-weeks-a-wrap monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1463744141089-6HX5QE5N1W5BAF3D77RB/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - it's friday. this week's a wrap HT: Naomi Lynn Photography - great work on the wedding photos! https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/19/saudi-arabia-yemen-and-bombs-made-in-the-usa monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1463665141020-XB2NG1A5ZC45W6QRZ8IX/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - saudi arabia, yemen and bombs "made in the usa" US - Saudi relations are much like this photo: weird. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/18/facing-famine-in-southern-africa-a-pop-song-is-not-going-solve-this monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1463579797887-S7BIDIWWXCD65Y9PZ0QG/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - facing famine in southern africa: a pop song is not going solve this https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/17/fist-pumps-and-ref-jeering-in-the-middle-east monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1463490757684-4GCA739IS2KL53J7GED3/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - fist pumps and ref jeering in the middle east https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/16/the-evil-of-flooding-a-nation-with-peanuts monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1463397035104-K8G2Y9H411H43HNLE43P/image-asset.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - the evil of flooding a nation with peanuts Local is almost always a better solution https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/15/my-amazing-family-and-why-i-will-be-physically-printing-more-photos monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1463319106700-CMY2B57XDS615VNKXOM9/image-asset.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - My Amazing Family (and why I will be physically printing more photos) A snapshot of Jonathan at the beach when he was three. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/5/7/space-time-and-train-travel monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1462643064918-H9TWP1475TRM3Y2IJAIN/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Space, Time and Train Travel https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/4/15/cross-cultural-viral-cat-videos-and-where-to-find-them monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1460730118455-2CR9SMYQXDYETBL2ELNK/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Viral Cross-Cultural Cat Videos and Where to Find Them Like "Magical Beasts," real news can sometimes be hard to find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1460729970832-A9ZOW15PNNXNE2N7CT0U/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Viral Cross-Cultural Cat Videos and Where to Find Them https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/4/5/small-habits-huge-gains-or-how-i-went-to-the-gym-this-morning-without-ever-thinking-about-it monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1459867248354-SWIHHML21M6427IP1QGM/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Small Habits, Huge Gains (or, How I Went to the Gym This Morning Without Ever Thinking About It) A daily photo, even if it's just an iPhone shot, will help make a better photographer. (Taken at on the National Mall, Washington, DC) https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/3/31/life-outside-of-the-kit-kat-club-is-never-a-cabaret monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1459467445286-1EF6MXNXWGA3KYCUBLR6/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Life Outside of the Kit-Kat Club is Never a Cabaret Malnutrition clinic in Burundi. Kids are facing this the dangers of malnutrition all over Africa and the Middle East. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/3/16/vmisludoe4xdxqeukm8e6wev0ck3nt monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1458138583595-IHJ74SAEJCHBM391AXT8/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Money and Power and What To Do With Privilege https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1458139586769-DJGFN5AVU9GKN4TZUIJC/IMG_0308.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Money and Power and What To Do With Privilege https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/2/22/fqve7bdjjxoknbmfbvcyzin9thqgpu monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456197339662-P5WNBWA2XJ9RCCDB198G/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 500 Words and the Warning of Albert Einstein Campbell's Covered Bridge, South Carolina https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2016/1/1/happy-2016 monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1451914629746-YJ5XSMXXTEEOVWZI4GAU/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Losing (and Finding) My Camera and Gaining 2016 My first image of 2016. Future short story fodder. 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Losing (and Finding) My Camera and Gaining 2016 https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/12/17/fact-and-fiction monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/12/4/a-refugee-crisis-in-a-leadership-vacuum monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1449236053074-FVZ0E3V2QG4YWBKQHK2I/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - A Refugee Crisis in a Leadership Vacuum Pull don't push https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1449235918969-FFT6XPF5CNYFVY9L6TEH/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - A Refugee Crisis in a Leadership Vacuum https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/11/17/this-is-not-a-movie-its-for-real monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1447775053037-B0PX7AFKLFTXD879D1W5/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - This is Not a Movie. It's For Real Refugees are not just jumping onto airplanes to land here in America without going through a process. One of the many facts about this crisis we need to make sure we understand correctly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1447775201003-R1CPI1JMOP1NW34WY6VU/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - This is Not a Movie. It's For Real This is the Ahmed family. For their protection, I'm not using their real names or location. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/10/5/obscurity-simplicity-and-vivian-maier monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1444046409559-NSKQ2118VQ5U3XNNU2US/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Obscurity, Simplicity and Vivian Maier I am including a few scans from the roll of film referred to in this article. Several came out okay. It's nice to have some interesting film grain that is not digitally processed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1444046540164-2BEBRBCH5BLCQ67BRITO/2015_09_30_18_35_36.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Obscurity, Simplicity and Vivian Maier This is my tribute to Vivian Maier. She did a lot of self-portraits, similar to this. Much of her photography played with reflection and layers. She did some really amazing work, actually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1444046787464-SJMFFL8C8KBFABO1T5UQ/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Obscurity, Simplicity and Vivian Maier Photography is a window on the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1444046708037-ER91OEUZBZEU2U39ANJ2/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Obscurity, Simplicity and Vivian Maier Nothing's Fresher, Nothing's finer. Taken at the downtown Greenville Farmers Market. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/9/8/how-a-photograph-can-change-everything monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/5/26/heart-or-head-or-how-to-obtain-abs monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432652282447-5Z7CJECGZSOEJ2TTEJT9/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Heart or Head? (or: How to Obtain Abs) This is a view from this morning's walk https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/5/25/installment-4-of-15-the-15-project monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569792855-8J3YY8UD7T01HHNO9BQF/IMG_2646.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.1/15 - Scuppernong (Copy) 4.1/15 - Scuppernong It's the state fruit of North Carolina. It's a large variety of muscadine, native to the Southern US. It's a most unique bookstore in downtown Greensboro, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432570270303-014A0WNM4OCR5S5140EI/IMG_2557.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.2/15 - Brian Lampkin, Owner/Operator (Copy) 4.2/15 - Brian Lampkin, Owner/Operator On the first evening I discovered Scuppernong, I met Brian, the owner. He's a soft spoken visionary, who is an absolute pleasure to converse with. Brian shared a bit of his story, moving to Greensboro from Buffalo, NY, and opening this bookstore in 2014. His vision for a store that becomes a real-life community is truly fantastic. In an era where "virtual community" (whatever that is) is usually the best you're going to get, it was refreshing to step into a place where community with real people, reading real books, drinking real coffee (or wine or craft beer, should you prefer) and having real conversations was a breath of fresh air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569440970-E7ESWOH8ASW67SOT1JVI/IMG_2565.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.3/15 - A Selection of Wines (Copy) 4.3/15 - A Selection of Wines Scuppernong has a large variety of wines and craft beers, as well as menu good things to eat. Both of the meals I had were full of flavor and satisfaction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569457441-3SDUJJMJ7THFQNBM8X4C/IMG_2567.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.4/15 - Rachel and Shannon (Copy) 4.4/15 - Rachel and Shannon These two were working the second night I visited Scuppernong. I must say that I was impressed with the apparent artisan community in Greensboro. Rachel and Shannon informed me that Winston is where the center of the arts community in the Triads of North Carolina has historically been seated. Shannon was quick to share, "It wasn't that long ago that downtown Greensboro was just dead. That's changing though." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569489152-Y5XFE15CRK4ISNTQ8YJG/IMG_2575.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.5/15 - Reading our Rights (Copy) 4.5/15 - Reading our Rights Greensboro is where the modern Civil Rights movement in the US essentially began. In 1960 a courageous group of African American students refused to leave the lunch counter at the Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro. That began a nationwide movement of sit-ins, a start toward fair and equal treatment for people of color. Scuppernong had an designated area of curated titles which point to the history of this community. There are several other curated areas of the store which specialize in the issues and complexities of our day. The titles are not going to be typical "bestsellers" (although they do carry those). But I many literary treasures. It's worth the hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569550977-ON4IIMD0FYDSK56VWGHM/IMG_2580.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.6/15 - Better than New (Copy) 4.6/15 - Better than New This is my favorite section of any book store. Scuppernong had a great selection of used books. Most of which could be obtained for the price of a cup of coffee. There are treasure here, and Scuppernong's is a great place to spend the time necessary to treasure hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569572452-FRK2ZM4CTY97X8FBO9U8/IMG_2584.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.7/15 - Happiness (Copy) 4.7/15 - Happiness The longer I was inside this store, the more the physical location really brought joy. High ceilings, bricked walls, original hardwood flooring. It's the perfect building inside of which a community can be built. Happiness is ... an old bookstore with brick walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569611923-10T72RAWDQEPBO4PPOBS/IMG_2592.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.8/15 - Hardwood (Copy) 4.8/15 - Hardwood Scuppernong offers memberships. For a mere $20 per year/$100 per lifetime, one can enjoy discounted books ... and discounted coffee. Plus the joy of being a par to the Scuppernong family. With or without a membership, an afternoon of work with free wifi and great coffee - that's priceless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569653271-LJWP224FGCHPXUR5RRU3/IMG_2601.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.9/15 - Local (Copy) 4.9/15 - Local In the late 1800's as many as 60 trains per day would come and go from the Greensboro train station. From that time until the preset, Greensboro is known as "The Gate City". Food is locally grown. Coffee is locally roasted. Wines and beers are locally brewed. There is an emphasis on local writers. Not everything is local, of course. But Scuppernong embraces all that is Greensboro. I deeply appreciate that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569685363-0C2TLMD1V81UVMY5NKO7/IMG_2603.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4/10/15 - Where Everyone Knows Your Name (Copy) 4/10/15 - Where Everyone Knows Your Name The customer service at Scuppernongs has a friendly, hometown appeal. I witnessed several regulars come and go with coffee and sandwiches throughout the evening I was there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569693638-LLHI3F2YE8JDN4X3GAGF/IMG_2607.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.11/15 - Writer's Paradise (Copy) 4.11/15 - Writer's Paradise Scuppernong seems to be a place that appeals to the literary crowd of all ages. I was sitting at the bar waiting for some other interesting shots, when this young lady saddled up to bar and ordered a root beer. She smiled and me and said she hadn't had a root beer in a long time, and she hoped it was good. We chatted for a bit. Her name is Pat Henson, and she is a published author, a memoir writer. She shared with me how she became published in a local magazine, Pat is quite excited, however, about the fact she's submitting some of her life stories to Appalachian Country Living magazine. She bought a copy in the grocery several weeks ago and decided to submit. She's waiting to hear form them. I join Pat in hoping for a yes. Oh, and apparently the root beer was "absolutely delicious" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569706124-6Q10FH743RVYXT7T1BA7/IMG_2612.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.12/15 - The Year of Melville (Copy) 4.12/15 - The Year of Melville Scuppernong is the proud sponsor of "The Year of Melville". A book discussion group is just finishing up the discussion of Moby Dick.   "“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing." Melville, from Moby Dick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569717558-57WFM1MJPT210S1A993H/IMG_2615.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.13/15 - Readings (Copy) 4.13/15 - Readings Scuppernong has regular events. Both of the nights I visited this literary Mecca in the Carolinas, there were events taking place in the back of the store. Book discussions, poetry readings, "meet the author" sessions - there are interesting events weekly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569729685-WFD3JB3RDXT0Z9WJVPZV/IMG_2623.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.14/15 - Memoirs (Copy) 4.14/15 - Memoirs When I met Pat (in a previous photo) I thought it interesting that she was a memoir writer. Turns out, Scuppernong was full of memoir writers, and readers alike. A couple of local memoir writers were doing public reading of their writings. The room was full native north Carolinians - including an elderly woman who is a local poet, among other local authors. It's was Pat's first time to Scuppernongs, but she entered into a community. It was beautiful, really. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569758230-BCIOC3Z41Z6B9PPY599G/IMG_2636.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 4 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 4.15/15 - Books, Wine, Community (Copy) 4.15/15 - Books, Wine, Community Scuppernong's Bookstore. I can't recommend it enough. In the heart of downtown Greensboro. It's worth a long visit, should you ever be in the area. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/5/13/non-aspirational monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1431523047999-TUHQIVBQ81CQ9P89N0Y3/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Non-aspirational Closed Aspirations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1431522416514-QC084ZIJEQUZ9SJZ7U6E/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Non-aspirational Like a medal on a deel ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1431523407785-NSMBS59XU43VTJJDRD9N/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Non-aspirational Finding Salamanders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1431522567490-WWESLKX2X3OKBOT2PIM4/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Non-aspirational Leading like a Burundian Shepherdess https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/5/1/a-middle-aged-jogger-in-a-big-pond monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1430536330910-6RG4SFPU44J1FL8T5PIB/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - A Middle-Aged Jogger in a Big Pond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1430536175643-L2KFYC6GLBSJU9QRHFDY/IMG_2455.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - A Middle-Aged Jogger in a Big Pond https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/4/27/leading-like-murray-a-parable-and-a-true-story monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1430142198206-AWF3WLL2DAY5APHKC4S9/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Leading Like Murray: A Parable and a True Story The Path (Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, GA) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1430141885322-Z2BJMTX2WV6ARC74PR8E/image-asset.jpeg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Leading Like Murray: A Parable and a True Story Burundian shepherd boy demonstrating real leadership .... https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/4/12/installment-3-of-15-the-15-project monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799369849-NDZS2YZY9SNQZED56BVF/IMG_2260+%281+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.1/15 - Cash Crop (Copy) 3.1/15 - Cash Crop Burundi. It's a nation known primarily for coffee. There's a lot more here. These are a few images that I hope will tell some of Burundi's story. While Burundi is about much more than coffee - I will say that Burundian coffee is delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799554909-VAMLWYRBFV04HLDGHGMN/IMG_2266+%282+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.2/15 (Copy) 3.2/15 Rising up from Lake Tanganyika (the second largest and second deepest fresh water lake in the world; second only to Lake Bakal in Russia), Burundi is a beautiful, misty, mountainous country. It's full of farmland, fertile soil, fresh fruit and beautiful people. Visiting today, one would never know that Burundi is still reeling from a long and brutal civil war. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799738206-WUJU1U1OUCG1BNXT11D1/IMG_2167+%284+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.3/15 - Burundian Beauty (Copy) 3.3/15 - Burundian Beauty The light in Burundi is deep and warm. This beautiful woman was out walking one evening and agreed to a portrait. While there is a culture of honoring elders in Burundi, the reality is that most of the country is made up of young people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799487314-5FKK50A2215XBURY2B0Z/IMG_2142+%283+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.04/13 - The Shepherdess (Copy) 3.04/13 - The Shepherdess Many of the children in Burundi lost one or more of their parents in the decades long conflict. 1 out of 10 children in Burundi never make it past the age of five. Malnutrition, malaria and poverty are epidemic. The communities of vulnerable peoples are evident. This little girl comes a family who has some money, because they have goats. Many of the people in this area are living on less than $1 per day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799368335-YBUOYH6AMF6ZRDJ7RDFE/IMG_2134+%285+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.5/10 - The Wall (Copy) 3.5/10 - The Wall Burundi is a nation behind walls. It's a beautiful place with grand potential - but still struggling with the ravages of war, poverty and lack of basic nutrition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799430535-UVSNHCC3J9BONX9AQ9DH/IMG_2101+%286+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.6/15 - WRB (Copy) 3.6/15 - WRB World Relief Burundi works to empower the local church to serve most vulnerable in Burundi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801484182-J35Q74OBB5L9QV8EY0WT/IMG_2186+%2813+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.7/15 - Closed In (Copy) 3.7/15 - Closed In Many people in Burundi are in a place of enormous vulnerability. The doors of opportunity are closed to them. Children are dying. Hope beyond conflict iis decayed and there is a need for the church to rise up and lead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799409013-RWONLEC5PPVAZK83PURJ/IMG_2050+%287+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.8/15 - The Check (Copy) 3.8/15 - The Check The church in Burundi works is trained by World Relief to conduct screenings for malnutrition. Community health workers go into communities and invite mothers to bring their children to be screened. They check the children's arm circumference and look for other indicators that the child is receiving enough basic proteins and other nutrients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801506309-BD11ZVYX052D645HQUK1/IMG_2098+%2810+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.9/15 - Judith is a Hero (Copy) 3.9/15 - Judith is a Hero Judith is a trained community health volunteer who lives in a central Burundian community. She labors tirelessly doing malnutrition screenings, cooking classes, leading savings groups and training new community health workers. Judith is working to her community transform through the Gospel. Judith is a true hero in her own community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801439737-FUL5AK76UAWQFFAMDRRN/IMG_2091+%288+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.10/15 - In the Green (Copy) 3.10/15 - In the Green When the Community Health Workers check the arm circumference there are three possibilities. If the measurement is in the green, that means the child is getting enough day to day nutrients and is doing okay. If they measure in the red, this means the child is chronically malnourished and the family is immediately referred to a health clinic for treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799494912-7N2LV7CNTHOAJN69WKWV/IMG_2102+%289+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.11/15 - When in the Yellow (Copy) 3.11/15 - When in the Yellow When the child measures in the yellow (as this little boy did), this means the child is not receiving enough basic protein and other nutrients to thrive and to be healthy. The mother and her children are then invited to join a community cooking class, and is introduced to a "Light Mother". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799838481-V95FIAGZGHEKOQ9KA96I/IMG_2185+%2811+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.12/15 - Nutrition (Copy) 3.12/15 - Nutrition World Relief community health volunteers seek out mothers in the community whose children are thriving, and seek out what they might be doing differently. In some cases they add bean leaves to their diet or grind peanuts and dried fish into the children's porridge. These "light mothers" are then given the opportunity to share their knowledge wisdom with other Mom's. After two weeks of these daily cooking classes, nearly all of the children who were malnourished are gaining weight and on the road to health. This is accomplished with affordable ingredients and local wisdom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799350955-K9XGKYHTYH4HOFIKL3W9/IMG_2229+%2812+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.13/15 - Saving (Copy) 3.13/15 - Saving Many of the community health workers also form savings groups, where people living on less than a dollar per day are able to save just a little bit each week, take small loans from each other, and see great pay-offs after nine months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801920708-OY44G4KBNJX0PYIG7YR8/IMG_2242+%281+of+1%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.14/15 - Not Mere Relief Work (Copy) 3.14/15 - Not Mere Relief Work The beautiful thing about seeing the work of World Relief in Burundi is the fact that it's much more than providing aid to people who are facing deep need. It's about providing a holistic training, where people can overcome deep rooted difficulties and issues through spiritual transformation that results in physical change, as well. The church is at the core of the work. The most vulnerable of peoples are finding community and justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801440747-J0TJOPOH4E4G9624ZOMR/IMG_2287+%2815+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 3 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 3.15/15 #Burundiisbeautiful (Copy) 3.15/15 #Burundiisbeautiful There is a Gospel awakening in Burundi that is changing communities. There is also still deep need in that place. Pray for Burundi and her beautiful people. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/4/11/installment-2-of-15-the-15-project monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782833942-YQKNQEJE7GRNSJ30SZFH/IMG_2026+%281+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.1/15 - Never Forget (Copy) 2.1/15 - Never Forget It happened almost 21 years from the day this was taken. An airplane holding the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi was shot down over the Rwandan president's own compound. What ensued was brutality of the worse sort. Within three months, over a million people were savagely murdered. Many more were homeless or displaced. Every soul in Rwanda was affected by this horrible time in their history. The culmination of decades long colonialist fed class wars left a people broken and vulnerable. These are just a few of the names of the dead. Many of these are children. Rwanda is moving on. But they can never forget. The world should not forget either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782830139-1TYEEIRIM9C95MDAUQOV/IMG_2015+%282+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.2/15 - WRR (Copy) 2.2/15 - WRR This documentation is of some of the work being done by World Relief in Rwanda. World Relief is working here, as the organization does in many parts of the world, seeking to empower local churches to serve the most vulnerable. After decades long conflict - Rwanda is full of vulnerable people. Giving handouts isn't going to cut it. People don't want free candy or trinkets from the West. People want dignity. People, who I believe are created in the image of God, want to live lives in the joy of community. World Relief seeks to do development work in a way that provides these things: dignity and community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782641590-NSCZ06DNW93CFUGN9HTP/IMG_1906+%283+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.3/15 - The First Step (Copy) 2.3/15 - The First Step The largest social network in the world is not Facebook or Twitter. The largest social network in the work is the Christian Church. If the church is united, there is unlimited potential. When the church is divided, it's a deep, deep struggle. The first thing which must happen is bringing together the churches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782644890-JXZXT064MDU1O7MRQEI8/15.02.02+%284+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.4/15 - Unity (Copy) 2.4/15 - Unity These are pastors. They are from various denominations, traditions and even social classes. One of the first tasks to community transformation is to work with spiritual gatekeepers. These men meet together on a regular basis to talk about the needs of the community and to plan and strategize together as to how they will work together to address those community needs. They learn to work together. They lead their congregations in fellowshipping with each other. World Relief provides training for them and for their congregations in Biblical and transformative world view and spirituality. The leaders come together. The leaders are changed. The community is on it's way to being transformed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782669663-0Y33PC8MDS2CWHVONWA8/IMG_1913+%285+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.5/15 - Training in Mission (Copy) 2.5/15 - Training in Mission In Rwanda, the churches train groups of integral mission workers. These workers are trained in word and in deed. They know how to apply Biblical world view in their own lives and in the lives of those they connect with. They've also been trained in basic health, nutrition and hygiene principles. They do trainings like this one once a week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782671085-8O2EDNKJR98GZ8FEJML6/IMG_1925+%2815+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.6/15 - Ready to Roll (Copy) 2.6/15 - Ready to Roll These workers have been trained and are ready to begin home visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782702659-S5Q2HSE770VSSZ9SH8F4/IMG_1932+%286+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.7/15 - Home Visits (Copy) 2.7/15 - Home Visits This young woman is set. She will visit 10 homes in her community - and will that two times per month. During these visits she will share Biblical transformational training, as well as lessons about health and hygiene and finances. It's Word and Deed; Deed and Word. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782731198-PRX22E9ZFCSTALOW3CEJ/IMG_1950+%288+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.8/15 - Broken (Copy) 2.8/15 - Broken One of the families visited by the Integral Mission Worker was living here. The kids were sick, because of a lack of clean toilets and a place to wash hands. The woman of the home had a reputation in the community for being argumentative and ill-tempered. That is until the Integral Mission worker began her home visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782733997-RN59T9CR1X688JJWS9GF/IMG_1954+%2811+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.9/15 - Vulnerable (Copy) 2.9/15 - Vulnerable Many of the children in Rwanda are facing incredible vulnerability because of poverty and a lack of resources. However, poverty isn't simply lack of resources. Poverty is a lack of Community - and the community integral mission worker is on a mission to restore community - in the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782807964-TWKNBQUNRIVA7EALZUS6/IMG_1975+%2812+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.10/15 - Community (Copy) 2.10/15 - Community Many of the children in Rwanda were orphaned after the genocide. Many families took in children who were not their own in order to raise them as their own. This is a nation that is on the edge of healing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782695299-XRIOS80EP6YD40ROY295/IMG_1936+%289+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.11/15 - Sustained (Copy) 2.11/15 - Sustained The family who lived in the broken down three-walled hut? They now have a larger place, with a separate outhouse and kitchen. The woman who was so ill-tempered proudly showed me her kitchen and the families outdoor hand-washing mechanism (called a "tippy-tap"). Because of savings groups, the family was able to purchase e pig - with plans to purchase more. This pig represents a lot. He was somewhat of a "ham" as well ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782756798-2PPNV3GAY7791K5VB0C9/IMG_1956+%287+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.12/15 - Restoration (Copy) 2.12/15 - Restoration This family has had a radical life-change because of local help from a local church. There is dignity and pride - as people live out who they are, as created in the image of God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782797892-QTSG3BIR96RTAYXCTK1J/IMG_1972+%2810+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.13/15 - Friends (Copy) 2.13/15 - Friends This is our friend whose life has been radically changed, and her two acquired friends who are Integral Mission Workers from a local church. Community is restored - and even though resources are still sparse - poverty is replaced by community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782781787-VFEHB5JVXZGP1PM8NFBG/IMG_1968+%2813+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.14/15 - Brothers (Copy) 2.14/15 - Brothers Relationships are strengthened. Community is restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782819484-X14JK7YQZKWC0CGYDLC6/IMG_2009+%2814+of+15%29.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Installment 2 of 15 (The 15 Project) - 2.15/15 - Economy (Copy) 2.15/15 - Economy his is a local savings group. Folks who are living on less than a Dollar per day, are able to save little bit by little bit. The community helps each other to save. Small loans are taken out and repaid with a small amount of interest. After nine months, the members receive all of their savings that they are then able to reinvest in another round, or purchase land or seed - or a pig. https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/3/28/battle-wounds-and-airline-pickup-lines monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1427540237224-41T1SZQD7TVGY774NUOJ/12989966544_c152513eef_o.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Battle Wounds and Airline Pickup Lines https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1427540170800-8ICLUPHTO7N6QJOBYUII/image-asset.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Battle Wounds and Airline Pickup Lines https://www.bernieanderson.com/blog/2015/3/3/banishing-lonely-cheese monthly 0.5 2024-05-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1425424579517-2PLSQKMQE4W4BRT98P2Q/image-asset.png The Hobbit Leadership Blog - Banishing Lonely Cheese Cheese. 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Apart from a several interesting pieces of old furniture (we purchased a bookshelf and small red dresser), we also met Tony. After going back a second time and chatting with this interesting Greenville native, I decided he, the store and their story would be perfect for the first installment of my 15 Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421297549762-CV55WMNAN99A0R0FCY1D/GFE+2.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.2/15 (Copy) 1.2/15 The owner and operater of the Greenville Furniture Exchange is a slender southern gentleman of Irish decent. His softspoken draw and genteel ways are vestiges of a former era. Don't be fooled, though. When the buzzer in the office sounds, signaling that someone has come through the front door, Tony is nimble on his feet and ready move furniture out the door. After 40 years in the furniture business, he knows how to make a deal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421297833000-O61U8QDOQ72HZUDSVDBG/GFE+3.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.3/15 (Copy) 1.3/15 The Greenville Furniture Exchange began in 1914 with Tony's Irish grandmother selling victorian furniture on the streets of Chicago. The family later moved to the upstate and the business was taken over by his father and uncle. They began to sell furniture "on credit" and that's how Tony started his long career in the furniture business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421298113374-SE16QGOYMR3RO93SJ368/IMG_1763.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.4/15 (Copy) 1.4/15 "I started when I was 14 years old collecting from folks who bought on credit." Immediately I had this image of a young teenager in the mid-1950's pedaling around the neighborhoods of Greenville, collecting a dollar or two from folks who'd purchased their new armoir on credit. My guess is that some of those pieces are probably still sitting in a living room today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421325873564-8I2THEA67QI0NHEHEZZM/IMG_1756.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.5/15 (Copy) 1.5/15 The Greenville Furniture Exchange has been at it's Poinset Highway location for 69 years. While the rest of Greenville has experienced a significant uptake over the past 25 years, Poinset highway has remained virtually untouched by Greenville's development. Tony observed that "these businesses along here are small and can't afford to move. So they close or sell. That's what I'm doing." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326135947-TQSACHU776EQUQGM3A0H/IMG_1752_HDR.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.6/15 (Copy) 1.6/15 "My first counsin, Larry, and I started traveling to New Jersey to pick up pieces in the mid-60's. I've probably been to New Jersey three hundred times." Tony related to me times when he had to pick up furniture in blizzard conditions. He doesn't go to Jersey so much any more. He's more interested in selling what's left https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326372987-PMSXYMLVWBJH9J7K5V21/IMG_1760.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.7/15 (Copy) 1.7/15 Tony pointed out the various oddities around the frigid, non-climate controled showroom. "I started finding fun little items like old sleds and these children's wagons. People used to buy this kind of stuff. It's fun to have around." The showroom also has what appears to be remnants of a "haunted showroom" scattered around. I asked Tony if they'd sponsored some sort of Halloween event. He laughed. "That's George." George lives across the street and has been working with Tony for decades. "He loves putting that stuff around here. The kids love it, too. It scares some of them. But they love it." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326549033-KRCAF8MPNWANNYT1IANK/IMG_1742.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.8/15 (Copy) 1.8/15 There's a workshop in the corner of the showroom. Gearge works back there (he was off work this particlar day). "George can fix anything." Tony bragged on his long-term employee and friend. "His education doesn't go past the third grade, but he's one of the smartest men I know. He really can fix anything." The workshop is littered with equipment and tools for furniture repair. And then there's a meat grinder. I didn't get the story behind the meat grinder. However, it is for sale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326721111-PWBRXPY4I3TBXRK6TDQO/IMG_1734.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.9/15 (Copy) 1.9/15 I wandered the 7,500 square foot building that's for sale, while Tony waited on a potential customer. It's east to lose oneself in this place, as corner to corner is filled with oddities from days gone by. These are probably not things most would purchase to place in a living room anymore. "I've sold a lot. I'm through driving to Jersey. What you see is what we have" There's still a lot left for someone to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327152896-55XXHD82K673YG4AYNJR/IMG_1740.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.10/15 (Copy) 1.10/15 "Young people these days don't know a good piece of furniture when they see it. You can go to modern showroom and pay a lot of money for a piece of furniture made of pressboard. What people don't realize if that it won't last. Real mahogany, now? That's good furniture." He slapped his hand, then carressed an old mahogony sideboard. "You can refinish and repair this, and it will last multiple lifetimes." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327305314-9XNPR5G9GQT3DI1VU7M9/IMG_1748.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.11/15 (Copy) 1.11/15 "We've never had a Dowling retire from the furniture business. Larry tried, but didn't make it. I want to be the first." I asked if he's had any serious bites on the property. He replied with hopefulness and a grin. "Not yet." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327543877-HFP09YFSWKEOA80H4JSG/IMG_1758.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.12/15 (Copy) 1.12/15 "I travelled to Kilkenny once. Ireland is a beautiful place." Tony wistfully pondered his Irish roots. "It's so green. Beautiful place. I never got over to Scotland, though." There was only the tiniest element of regret in his voice. He then looked at me with a sparkle in his eye. "I want to sell this place so my wife and I can travel a little bit. Maybe we'll get to Scotland this time. I'd like to enjoy a little bit of retirement." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327671338-A2US98ZF8RWMFZHDBBGL/IMG_1771.jpg The Hobbit Leadership Blog - 1 (The Greenville Furniture Exchange) - 1.13/15 (Copy) 1.13/15 Tony's grandmother had a love for antique victorian furniture. When his father took over the business and started selling new furniture on credit. 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It's a large variety of muscadine, native to the Southern US. It's a most unique bookstore in downtown Greensboro, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432570270303-014A0WNM4OCR5S5140EI/IMG_2557.jpg Photography - 4.2/15 - Brian Lampkin, Owner/Operator (Copy) 4.2/15 - Brian Lampkin, Owner/Operator On the first evening I discovered Scuppernong, I met Brian, the owner. He's a soft spoken visionary, who is an absolute pleasure to converse with. Brian shared a bit of his story, moving to Greensboro from Buffalo, NY, and opening this bookstore in 2014. His vision for a store that becomes a real-life community is truly fantastic. In an era where "virtual community" (whatever that is) is usually the best you're going to get, it was refreshing to step into a place where community with real people, reading real books, drinking real coffee (or wine or craft beer, should you prefer) and having real conversations was a breath of fresh air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569440970-E7ESWOH8ASW67SOT1JVI/IMG_2565.jpg Photography - 4.3/15 - A Selection of Wines (Copy) 4.3/15 - A Selection of Wines Scuppernong has a large variety of wines and craft beers, as well as menu good things to eat. Both of the meals I had were full of flavor and satisfaction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569457441-3SDUJJMJ7THFQNBM8X4C/IMG_2567.jpg Photography - 4.4/15 - Rachel and Shannon (Copy) 4.4/15 - Rachel and Shannon These two were working the second night I visited Scuppernong. I must say that I was impressed with the apparent artisan community in Greensboro. Rachel and Shannon informed me that Winston is where the center of the arts community in the Triads of North Carolina has historically been seated. Shannon was quick to share, "It wasn't that long ago that downtown Greensboro was just dead. That's changing though." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569489152-Y5XFE15CRK4ISNTQ8YJG/IMG_2575.jpg Photography - 4.5/15 - Reading our Rights (Copy) 4.5/15 - Reading our Rights Greensboro is where the modern Civil Rights movement in the US essentially began. In 1960 a courageous group of African American students refused to leave the lunch counter at the Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro. That began a nationwide movement of sit-ins, a start toward fair and equal treatment for people of color. Scuppernong had an designated area of curated titles which point to the history of this community. There are several other curated areas of the store which specialize in the issues and complexities of our day. The titles are not going to be typical "bestsellers" (although they do carry those). But I many literary treasures. It's worth the hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569550977-ON4IIMD0FYDSK56VWGHM/IMG_2580.jpg Photography - 4.6/15 - Better than New (Copy) 4.6/15 - Better than New This is my favorite section of any book store. Scuppernong had a great selection of used books. Most of which could be obtained for the price of a cup of coffee. There are treasure here, and Scuppernong's is a great place to spend the time necessary to treasure hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569572452-FRK2ZM4CTY97X8FBO9U8/IMG_2584.jpg Photography - 4.7/15 - Happiness (Copy) 4.7/15 - Happiness The longer I was inside this store, the more the physical location really brought joy. High ceilings, bricked walls, original hardwood flooring. It's the perfect building inside of which a community can be built. Happiness is ... an old bookstore with brick walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569611923-10T72RAWDQEPBO4PPOBS/IMG_2592.jpg Photography - 4.8/15 - Hardwood (Copy) 4.8/15 - Hardwood Scuppernong offers memberships. For a mere $20 per year/$100 per lifetime, one can enjoy discounted books ... and discounted coffee. Plus the joy of being a par to the Scuppernong family. With or without a membership, an afternoon of work with free wifi and great coffee - that's priceless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569653271-LJWP224FGCHPXUR5RRU3/IMG_2601.jpg Photography - 4.9/15 - Local (Copy) 4.9/15 - Local In the late 1800's as many as 60 trains per day would come and go from the Greensboro train station. From that time until the preset, Greensboro is known as "The Gate City". Food is locally grown. Coffee is locally roasted. Wines and beers are locally brewed. There is an emphasis on local writers. Not everything is local, of course. But Scuppernong embraces all that is Greensboro. I deeply appreciate that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569685363-0C2TLMD1V81UVMY5NKO7/IMG_2603.jpg Photography - 4/10/15 - Where Everyone Knows Your Name (Copy) 4/10/15 - Where Everyone Knows Your Name The customer service at Scuppernongs has a friendly, hometown appeal. I witnessed several regulars come and go with coffee and sandwiches throughout the evening I was there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569693638-LLHI3F2YE8JDN4X3GAGF/IMG_2607.jpg Photography - 4.11/15 - Writer's Paradise (Copy) 4.11/15 - Writer's Paradise Scuppernong seems to be a place that appeals to the literary crowd of all ages. I was sitting at the bar waiting for some other interesting shots, when this young lady saddled up to bar and ordered a root beer. She smiled and me and said she hadn't had a root beer in a long time, and she hoped it was good. We chatted for a bit. Her name is Pat Henson, and she is a published author, a memoir writer. She shared with me how she became published in a local magazine, Pat is quite excited, however, about the fact she's submitting some of her life stories to Appalachian Country Living magazine. She bought a copy in the grocery several weeks ago and decided to submit. She's waiting to hear form them. I join Pat in hoping for a yes. Oh, and apparently the root beer was "absolutely delicious" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569706124-6Q10FH743RVYXT7T1BA7/IMG_2612.jpg Photography - 4.12/15 - The Year of Melville (Copy) 4.12/15 - The Year of Melville Scuppernong is the proud sponsor of "The Year of Melville". A book discussion group is just finishing up the discussion of Moby Dick.   "“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing." Melville, from Moby Dick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569717558-57WFM1MJPT210S1A993H/IMG_2615.jpg Photography - 4.13/15 - Readings (Copy) 4.13/15 - Readings Scuppernong has regular events. Both of the nights I visited this literary Mecca in the Carolinas, there were events taking place in the back of the store. Book discussions, poetry readings, "meet the author" sessions - there are interesting events weekly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569729685-WFD3JB3RDXT0Z9WJVPZV/IMG_2623.jpg Photography - 4.14/15 - Memoirs (Copy) 4.14/15 - Memoirs When I met Pat (in a previous photo) I thought it interesting that she was a memoir writer. Turns out, Scuppernong was full of memoir writers, and readers alike. A couple of local memoir writers were doing public reading of their writings. The room was full native north Carolinians - including an elderly woman who is a local poet, among other local authors. It's was Pat's first time to Scuppernongs, but she entered into a community. It was beautiful, really. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569758230-BCIOC3Z41Z6B9PPY599G/IMG_2636.jpg Photography - 4.15/15 - Books, Wine, Community (Copy) 4.15/15 - Books, Wine, Community Scuppernong's Bookstore. I can't recommend it enough. In the heart of downtown Greensboro. It's worth a long visit, should you ever be in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799369849-NDZS2YZY9SNQZED56BVF/IMG_2260+%281+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.1/15 - Cash Crop (Copy) 3.1/15 - Cash Crop Burundi. It's a nation known primarily for coffee. There's a lot more here. These are a few images that I hope will tell some of Burundi's story. While Burundi is about much more than coffee - I will say that Burundian coffee is delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799554909-VAMLWYRBFV04HLDGHGMN/IMG_2266+%282+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.2/15 (Copy) 3.2/15 Rising up from Lake Tanganyika (the second largest and second deepest fresh water lake in the world; second only to Lake Bakal in Russia), Burundi is a beautiful, misty, mountainous country. It's full of farmland, fertile soil, fresh fruit and beautiful people. Visiting today, one would never know that Burundi is still reeling from a long and brutal civil war. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799738206-WUJU1U1OUCG1BNXT11D1/IMG_2167+%284+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.3/15 - Burundian Beauty (Copy) 3.3/15 - Burundian Beauty The light in Burundi is deep and warm. This beautiful woman was out walking one evening and agreed to a portrait. While there is a culture of honoring elders in Burundi, the reality is that most of the country is made up of young people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799487314-5FKK50A2215XBURY2B0Z/IMG_2142+%283+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.04/13 - The Shepherdess (Copy) 3.04/13 - The Shepherdess Many of the children in Burundi lost one or more of their parents in the decades long conflict. 1 out of 10 children in Burundi never make it past the age of five. Malnutrition, malaria and poverty are epidemic. The communities of vulnerable peoples are evident. This little girl comes a family who has some money, because they have goats. Many of the people in this area are living on less than $1 per day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799368335-YBUOYH6AMF6ZRDJ7RDFE/IMG_2134+%285+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.5/10 - The Wall (Copy) 3.5/10 - The Wall Burundi is a nation behind walls. It's a beautiful place with grand potential - but still struggling with the ravages of war, poverty and lack of basic nutrition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799430535-UVSNHCC3J9BONX9AQ9DH/IMG_2101+%286+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.6/15 - WRB (Copy) 3.6/15 - WRB World Relief Burundi works to empower the local church to serve most vulnerable in Burundi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801484182-J35Q74OBB5L9QV8EY0WT/IMG_2186+%2813+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.7/15 - Closed In (Copy) 3.7/15 - Closed In Many people in Burundi are in a place of enormous vulnerability. The doors of opportunity are closed to them. Children are dying. Hope beyond conflict iis decayed and there is a need for the church to rise up and lead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799409013-RWONLEC5PPVAZK83PURJ/IMG_2050+%287+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.8/15 - The Check (Copy) 3.8/15 - The Check The church in Burundi works is trained by World Relief to conduct screenings for malnutrition. Community health workers go into communities and invite mothers to bring their children to be screened. They check the children's arm circumference and look for other indicators that the child is receiving enough basic proteins and other nutrients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801506309-BD11ZVYX052D645HQUK1/IMG_2098+%2810+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.9/15 - Judith is a Hero (Copy) 3.9/15 - Judith is a Hero Judith is a trained community health volunteer who lives in a central Burundian community. She labors tirelessly doing malnutrition screenings, cooking classes, leading savings groups and training new community health workers. Judith is working to her community transform through the Gospel. Judith is a true hero in her own community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801439737-FUL5AK76UAWQFFAMDRRN/IMG_2091+%288+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.10/15 - In the Green (Copy) 3.10/15 - In the Green When the Community Health Workers check the arm circumference there are three possibilities. If the measurement is in the green, that means the child is getting enough day to day nutrients and is doing okay. If they measure in the red, this means the child is chronically malnourished and the family is immediately referred to a health clinic for treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799494912-7N2LV7CNTHOAJN69WKWV/IMG_2102+%289+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.11/15 - When in the Yellow (Copy) 3.11/15 - When in the Yellow When the child measures in the yellow (as this little boy did), this means the child is not receiving enough basic protein and other nutrients to thrive and to be healthy. The mother and her children are then invited to join a community cooking class, and is introduced to a "Light Mother". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799838481-V95FIAGZGHEKOQ9KA96I/IMG_2185+%2811+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.12/15 - Nutrition (Copy) 3.12/15 - Nutrition World Relief community health volunteers seek out mothers in the community whose children are thriving, and seek out what they might be doing differently. In some cases they add bean leaves to their diet or grind peanuts and dried fish into the children's porridge. These "light mothers" are then given the opportunity to share their knowledge wisdom with other Mom's. After two weeks of these daily cooking classes, nearly all of the children who were malnourished are gaining weight and on the road to health. This is accomplished with affordable ingredients and local wisdom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799350955-K9XGKYHTYH4HOFIKL3W9/IMG_2229+%2812+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.13/15 - Saving (Copy) 3.13/15 - Saving Many of the community health workers also form savings groups, where people living on less than a dollar per day are able to save just a little bit each week, take small loans from each other, and see great pay-offs after nine months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801920708-OY44G4KBNJX0PYIG7YR8/IMG_2242+%281+of+1%29.png Photography - 3.14/15 - Not Mere Relief Work (Copy) 3.14/15 - Not Mere Relief Work The beautiful thing about seeing the work of World Relief in Burundi is the fact that it's much more than providing aid to people who are facing deep need. It's about providing a holistic training, where people can overcome deep rooted difficulties and issues through spiritual transformation that results in physical change, as well. The church is at the core of the work. The most vulnerable of peoples are finding community and justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801440747-J0TJOPOH4E4G9624ZOMR/IMG_2287+%2815+of+15%29.png Photography - 3.15/15 #Burundiisbeautiful (Copy) 3.15/15 #Burundiisbeautiful There is a Gospel awakening in Burundi that is changing communities. There is also still deep need in that place. Pray for Burundi and her beautiful people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782833942-YQKNQEJE7GRNSJ30SZFH/IMG_2026+%281+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.1/15 - Never Forget (Copy) 2.1/15 - Never Forget It happened almost 21 years from the day this was taken. An airplane holding the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi was shot down over the Rwandan president's own compound. What ensued was brutality of the worse sort. Within three months, over a million people were savagely murdered. Many more were homeless or displaced. Every soul in Rwanda was affected by this horrible time in their history. The culmination of decades long colonialist fed class wars left a people broken and vulnerable. These are just a few of the names of the dead. Many of these are children. Rwanda is moving on. But they can never forget. The world should not forget either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782830139-1TYEEIRIM9C95MDAUQOV/IMG_2015+%282+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.2/15 - WRR (Copy) 2.2/15 - WRR This documentation is of some of the work being done by World Relief in Rwanda. World Relief is working here, as the organization does in many parts of the world, seeking to empower local churches to serve the most vulnerable. After decades long conflict - Rwanda is full of vulnerable people. Giving handouts isn't going to cut it. People don't want free candy or trinkets from the West. People want dignity. People, who I believe are created in the image of God, want to live lives in the joy of community. World Relief seeks to do development work in a way that provides these things: dignity and community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782641590-NSCZ06DNW93CFUGN9HTP/IMG_1906+%283+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.3/15 - The First Step (Copy) 2.3/15 - The First Step The largest social network in the world is not Facebook or Twitter. The largest social network in the work is the Christian Church. If the church is united, there is unlimited potential. When the church is divided, it's a deep, deep struggle. The first thing which must happen is bringing together the churches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782644890-JXZXT064MDU1O7MRQEI8/15.02.02+%284+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.4/15 - Unity (Copy) 2.4/15 - Unity These are pastors. They are from various denominations, traditions and even social classes. One of the first tasks to community transformation is to work with spiritual gatekeepers. These men meet together on a regular basis to talk about the needs of the community and to plan and strategize together as to how they will work together to address those community needs. They learn to work together. They lead their congregations in fellowshipping with each other. World Relief provides training for them and for their congregations in Biblical and transformative world view and spirituality. The leaders come together. The leaders are changed. The community is on it's way to being transformed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782669663-0Y33PC8MDS2CWHVONWA8/IMG_1913+%285+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.5/15 - Training in Mission (Copy) 2.5/15 - Training in Mission In Rwanda, the churches train groups of integral mission workers. These workers are trained in word and in deed. They know how to apply Biblical world view in their own lives and in the lives of those they connect with. They've also been trained in basic health, nutrition and hygiene principles. They do trainings like this one once a week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782671085-8O2EDNKJR98GZ8FEJML6/IMG_1925+%2815+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.6/15 - Ready to Roll (Copy) 2.6/15 - Ready to Roll These workers have been trained and are ready to begin home visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782702659-S5Q2HSE770VSSZ9SH8F4/IMG_1932+%286+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.7/15 - Home Visits (Copy) 2.7/15 - Home Visits This young woman is set. She will visit 10 homes in her community - and will that two times per month. During these visits she will share Biblical transformational training, as well as lessons about health and hygiene and finances. It's Word and Deed; Deed and Word. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782731198-PRX22E9ZFCSTALOW3CEJ/IMG_1950+%288+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.8/15 - Broken (Copy) 2.8/15 - Broken One of the families visited by the Integral Mission Worker was living here. The kids were sick, because of a lack of clean toilets and a place to wash hands. The woman of the home had a reputation in the community for being argumentative and ill-tempered. That is until the Integral Mission worker began her home visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782733997-RN59T9CR1X688JJWS9GF/IMG_1954+%2811+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.9/15 - Vulnerable (Copy) 2.9/15 - Vulnerable Many of the children in Rwanda are facing incredible vulnerability because of poverty and a lack of resources. However, poverty isn't simply lack of resources. Poverty is a lack of Community - and the community integral mission worker is on a mission to restore community - in the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782807964-TWKNBQUNRIVA7EALZUS6/IMG_1975+%2812+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.10/15 - Community (Copy) 2.10/15 - Community Many of the children in Rwanda were orphaned after the genocide. Many families took in children who were not their own in order to raise them as their own. This is a nation that is on the edge of healing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782695299-XRIOS80EP6YD40ROY295/IMG_1936+%289+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.11/15 - Sustained (Copy) 2.11/15 - Sustained The family who lived in the broken down three-walled hut? They now have a larger place, with a separate outhouse and kitchen. The woman who was so ill-tempered proudly showed me her kitchen and the families outdoor hand-washing mechanism (called a "tippy-tap"). Because of savings groups, the family was able to purchase e pig - with plans to purchase more. This pig represents a lot. He was somewhat of a "ham" as well ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782756798-2PPNV3GAY7791K5VB0C9/IMG_1956+%287+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.12/15 - Restoration (Copy) 2.12/15 - Restoration This family has had a radical life-change because of local help from a local church. There is dignity and pride - as people live out who they are, as created in the image of God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782797892-QTSG3BIR96RTAYXCTK1J/IMG_1972+%2810+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.13/15 - Friends (Copy) 2.13/15 - Friends This is our friend whose life has been radically changed, and her two acquired friends who are Integral Mission Workers from a local church. Community is restored - and even though resources are still sparse - poverty is replaced by community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782781787-VFEHB5JVXZGP1PM8NFBG/IMG_1968+%2813+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.14/15 - Brothers (Copy) 2.14/15 - Brothers Relationships are strengthened. Community is restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782819484-X14JK7YQZKWC0CGYDLC6/IMG_2009+%2814+of+15%29.png Photography - 2.15/15 - Economy (Copy) 2.15/15 - Economy his is a local savings group. Folks who are living on less than a Dollar per day, are able to save little bit by little bit. The community helps each other to save. Small loans are taken out and repaid with a small amount of interest. After nine months, the members receive all of their savings that they are then able to reinvest in another round, or purchase land or seed - or a pig. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421297184444-0YU3ZZ3YJ0KJD7LXU0V0/image-asset.jpeg Photography - 1.1/15 (Copy) 1.1/15 The Greenville Furniture Exchange is going out of business after 100 years. Renee' and I had stopped by there to see what was inside. Apart from a several interesting pieces of old furniture (we purchased a bookshelf and small red dresser), we also met Tony. After going back a second time and chatting with this interesting Greenville native, I decided he, the store and their story would be perfect for the first installment of my 15 Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421297549762-CV55WMNAN99A0R0FCY1D/GFE+2.jpg Photography - 1.2/15 (Copy) 1.2/15 The owner and operater of the Greenville Furniture Exchange is a slender southern gentleman of Irish decent. His softspoken draw and genteel ways are vestiges of a former era. Don't be fooled, though. When the buzzer in the office sounds, signaling that someone has come through the front door, Tony is nimble on his feet and ready move furniture out the door. After 40 years in the furniture business, he knows how to make a deal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421297833000-O61U8QDOQ72HZUDSVDBG/GFE+3.jpg Photography - 1.3/15 (Copy) 1.3/15 The Greenville Furniture Exchange began in 1914 with Tony's Irish grandmother selling victorian furniture on the streets of Chicago. The family later moved to the upstate and the business was taken over by his father and uncle. They began to sell furniture "on credit" and that's how Tony started his long career in the furniture business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421298113374-SE16QGOYMR3RO93SJ368/IMG_1763.jpg Photography - 1.4/15 (Copy) 1.4/15 "I started when I was 14 years old collecting from folks who bought on credit." Immediately I had this image of a young teenager in the mid-1950's pedaling around the neighborhoods of Greenville, collecting a dollar or two from folks who'd purchased their new armoir on credit. My guess is that some of those pieces are probably still sitting in a living room today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421325873564-8I2THEA67QI0NHEHEZZM/IMG_1756.jpg Photography - 1.5/15 (Copy) 1.5/15 The Greenville Furniture Exchange has been at it's Poinset Highway location for 69 years. While the rest of Greenville has experienced a significant uptake over the past 25 years, Poinset highway has remained virtually untouched by Greenville's development. Tony observed that "these businesses along here are small and can't afford to move. So they close or sell. That's what I'm doing." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326135947-TQSACHU776EQUQGM3A0H/IMG_1752_HDR.jpg Photography - 1.6/15 (Copy) 1.6/15 "My first counsin, Larry, and I started traveling to New Jersey to pick up pieces in the mid-60's. I've probably been to New Jersey three hundred times." Tony related to me times when he had to pick up furniture in blizzard conditions. He doesn't go to Jersey so much any more. He's more interested in selling what's left https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326372987-PMSXYMLVWBJH9J7K5V21/IMG_1760.jpg Photography - 1.7/15 (Copy) 1.7/15 Tony pointed out the various oddities around the frigid, non-climate controled showroom. "I started finding fun little items like old sleds and these children's wagons. People used to buy this kind of stuff. It's fun to have around." The showroom also has what appears to be remnants of a "haunted showroom" scattered around. I asked Tony if they'd sponsored some sort of Halloween event. He laughed. "That's George." George lives across the street and has been working with Tony for decades. "He loves putting that stuff around here. The kids love it, too. It scares some of them. But they love it." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326549033-KRCAF8MPNWANNYT1IANK/IMG_1742.jpg Photography - 1.8/15 (Copy) 1.8/15 There's a workshop in the corner of the showroom. Gearge works back there (he was off work this particlar day). "George can fix anything." Tony bragged on his long-term employee and friend. "His education doesn't go past the third grade, but he's one of the smartest men I know. He really can fix anything." The workshop is littered with equipment and tools for furniture repair. And then there's a meat grinder. I didn't get the story behind the meat grinder. However, it is for sale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326721111-PWBRXPY4I3TBXRK6TDQO/IMG_1734.jpg Photography - 1.9/15 (Copy) 1.9/15 I wandered the 7,500 square foot building that's for sale, while Tony waited on a potential customer. It's east to lose oneself in this place, as corner to corner is filled with oddities from days gone by. These are probably not things most would purchase to place in a living room anymore. "I've sold a lot. I'm through driving to Jersey. What you see is what we have" There's still a lot left for someone to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327152896-55XXHD82K673YG4AYNJR/IMG_1740.jpg Photography - 1.10/15 (Copy) 1.10/15 "Young people these days don't know a good piece of furniture when they see it. You can go to modern showroom and pay a lot of money for a piece of furniture made of pressboard. What people don't realize if that it won't last. Real mahogany, now? That's good furniture." He slapped his hand, then carressed an old mahogony sideboard. "You can refinish and repair this, and it will last multiple lifetimes." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327305314-9XNPR5G9GQT3DI1VU7M9/IMG_1748.jpg Photography - 1.11/15 (Copy) 1.11/15 "We've never had a Dowling retire from the furniture business. Larry tried, but didn't make it. I want to be the first." I asked if he's had any serious bites on the property. He replied with hopefulness and a grin. "Not yet." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327543877-HFP09YFSWKEOA80H4JSG/IMG_1758.jpg Photography - 1.12/15 (Copy) 1.12/15 "I travelled to Kilkenny once. Ireland is a beautiful place." Tony wistfully pondered his Irish roots. "It's so green. Beautiful place. I never got over to Scotland, though." There was only the tiniest element of regret in his voice. He then looked at me with a sparkle in his eye. "I want to sell this place so my wife and I can travel a little bit. Maybe we'll get to Scotland this time. I'd like to enjoy a little bit of retirement." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327671338-A2US98ZF8RWMFZHDBBGL/IMG_1771.jpg Photography - 1.13/15 (Copy) 1.13/15 Tony's grandmother had a love for antique victorian furniture. When his father took over the business and started selling new furniture on credit. It wasn't until later, when Tony and Larry took over the business that the Greenville Fruniture Exchange began sellling antiques again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327807225-476NPTDZZ5CI5K8GQSWA/IMG_1773.jpg Photography - 1.14/15 (Copy) 1.14/15 After 40 years, antiques and peeling paint are pretty much all that's left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327903305-F8NK23P56EUCTCWL9YKY/IMG_1779.jpg Photography - 1.15/15 (Copy) 1.15/15 "I tell my kids, I tell my grandkids, you need to be smart. Get an education. Do what it takes to go to college. You don't to just have a job where you get a paycheck. You want to do something more." Tony confessed that he did have some college under his belt. But, he's not interested in passing the furniture business on to his family. "My Dad, uncle and first cousin all worked until the day they died. I don't want to do that." The bell rand and another customer came into the showroom. Ever shy of the camera, and ever-ready to help a potential customer, Tony jumped up to assist the newcomer. This could be the one to buy it all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392958740514-F420C360YMCU1D58ALM6/1-365.jpg Photography - 1/365 (Copy) 1/365 1/365 I have decided to do a 365. Starting January 6, 2014. January 1st is an arbitrary day anyway. The 6th is a good day to start stuff, too. Taken by the Mongolian National Circus on a very cold day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392958894289-CNJTBR2X6SYNDBMHFD6V/IMG_9613.jpg Photography - 2/365 (Copy) 2/365 This is 2/365 - I am actually no entirely happy with this shot, but it does capture a January afternoon in UB. The ISO is kind o high (I didn't have a tripod) so this seems a little noisy to me. But the point of this project for me is to keep shooting and to experiment. Next time ... low ISO and a tripod ... :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392958993846-9H25BKBNFRU5S230HMUW/IMG_9631.jpg Photography - 3/365 (Copy) 3/365 Today was close to -40 ... in fact, my phone said that the weather this morning was -53 windchill and smoke. This is an excellent descriptive shot of this cold winter day ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959071684-2W01IQBEV702U25J89OY/IMG_9640.jpg Photography - 4/365 (Copy) 4/365 I was trying to photograph the bus I had just disembarked when I found this little boy looking over my shoulder. I asked him what he was doing, and he stated that he was "just looking". I then asked him if he thought I was a little strange taking pictures of the street, and he smiled and said a little. His name was Suhkbaatar and was walking home from school with his sister Otgonzolboo. They graciously allowed me to take their portrait right then and there... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959172430-P9W53QVV2IJNRS08RODW/IMG_9651.jpg Photography - 5/365 (Copy) 5/365 This is some graffiti on a wall behind the cancer hospital in the 13th District. Was cutting through there from the bus stop on the way to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959229576-4JHLFSI2FE8U31O7EXKH/IMG_9660.jpg Photography - 6/365 (Copy) 6/365 I am not a huge "Self-Portrait" person ... However, I did read on a photography blog that there is value in taking self-portraits. I am not sure if that was the case here. It's me with the UBean baristas, about to make a siphon coffee. It's much more "snapshot-ish" than "portrait" .... but it's a start. Maybe I will do a weekly "Saturday Self" shot. Maybe. In any case ... this is day 6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959336395-NITBLZSO76J0RU9WZMJQ/IMG_9695.jpg Photography - 7/365 (Copy) 7/365 This is my friend "Ochmaa" ... I always appreciate her, but I especially appreciated her today. I found out at kind of last minute that I needed to lead worship at our church today (as well as preach). So ... last minute ... Ochmaa, with her new guitar companion, helped me today in a huge way. Thanks Ochmaa ... and you are day 7! There's a bit of grain in this photo ... I'm actually not sure why, as I took another shot in the same location with no grain or noise. But that's my criticism of the photo. The Subject? Гайхамшигтай.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959466522-D6EMOD4VAFPANP9WXK22/IMG_9709%2C+IMG_9710%2C+IMG_9711_HDR.jpg Photography - 8/365 (Copy) 8/365 In the winter time, the city where I live is full of smoke. This is due to the reality of people trying to stay warm in small felt tents while temps plummet to well below zero every night. The upside of the smoke ... beautiful and interesting sunrise and sunsets. I may have to include a morning sunrise shot from the other direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393082680561-NCXM6Y7FEL5N4LX99NW0/IMG_9725.jpg Photography - 9/365 (Copy) 9/365 Today my friend Zolo and I visited a young man who is being hospitalized for pneumonia. Afterwards Zolo allowed me to take his portrait in front of the hospital. Our friend was so happy to have visitors (and snacks!).   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393082801467-BP7O57WZOE0FY9XCXCOH/IMG_9739.jpg Photography - 10/365 (Copy) 10/365 Had coffee today with a pastor friend of mine. So much wisdom in this man. Enjoyed fellowshipping with him today on so many levels, so I chose this shot of him as today's photo. I am experimenting today with a higher contrast black and white shot. Not sure if it's perfect, but I was rather pleased with this look. Most importantly, I greatly appreciate this guy's company... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393082902354-T2UCBNFB41Y5NLUGSKME/IMG_9755.jpg Photography - 11/365 (Copy) 11/365 This is actually not a technically great picture. It doesn't say much to most people. It's nothing like any of Elena Shumilova's photos (Oh my word, she's good: http://500px.com/ElenaShumilova). However, this is a meaningful photo to me. I spent my evening with the boys of the Grain of Wheat Center talking about universal Male insecurities, and how the Gospel is actually the answer to that (Ephesians 1). Lesson 1: Do not hide. Used my big 'ole wide angle lens to capture a sweet time in my living room. It's not a super photo. But it IS what it's all about... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083068196-L9TJP5B3AZN7DE0TCEZ5/IMG_9742_HDR.jpg Photography - 12/365 (Copy) 12/365 When you don't have a tripod ...use a garbage can! (Or anything else that will hold the camera!) Just walking home this cold, cold, wintry evening and thought I'd do a long exposure, but didn't have a tripod. So I set my camera on the flat top of a trash bin and got this bus pulling away from the stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393082990218-5JZ1MB38PWWMU6OJGLDA/IMG_9838.jpg Photography - 13/365 (Copy) 13/365 Spent the day on a mountain near Ulaanbaatar playing in the snow. Fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083261270-0OIJCG8FKUOWAEUP8N9B/IMG_0030.jpg Photography - 14/365 (Copy) 14/365 I do confess to having a love affair with this guitar. It's deep booming bass notes and full sound is something I just absolutely adore. This guitar is a joy to play. She and i helped once again this week to lead worship at CCAN (Cornerstone Church of All Nations). Once again, she sang like a dream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083408220-MJ3935FB7FWZN02083PO/IMG_0038.jpg Photography - 15/365 (Copy) 15/365 During my time in Mongolia, I have a bit of an obsession with public transportation. The system here is not the best in the world, by any stretch ... but once you figure which buses to get on (and which ones not to get on!) it's not so bad. I have a little Tumblr blog with my iPhone public transportation photos. I think public transportation, and more importantly the people of public transportation, reveal the real heartbeat of the city. This is the Baruun Durban Zam bus stop at sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083550659-9WQVB69BBLP0SB41R9D1/IMG_0049_HDR.jpg Photography - 16/365 (Copy) 16/365 I almost forgot to take a picture today! Actually tried earlier to capture a close up of coffee brewing, but that was a fail (I will not mention that I forgot to put an SD card in my camera. Who does that?) So tonight I decided to do a long exposure of our little grocery store while walking the dog. Someone asked me today where we do our grocery shopping. This is where we go for the staples, just because of convenience. I know it's a boring picture. But like I said, I almost forgot ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083806148-GKXFEVPTM5EPN3RHCKQE/IMG_9609_HDR.jpg Photography - 17/365 (Copy) 17/365 The oddity of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is meeting of the old and the new. Semi-nomadic living that has gone on for generations is confronting urbanization. Skyscrapers and gers exist side by side. There are many issues which this city face. Pollution. Traffic and infra-structure issues. Poverty and social injustice. Rapid growth and development. Corruption. This city is facing it all. I think this shot captures that, a little bit. In spite of it all, I actually do love this city and it's people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083921866-MZF987AAT1QED9PRKVGW/IMG_9625.jpg Photography - 18/365 (Copy) 18/365 I walk by this little camera shop every day. I actually really like it, and could spend a lot of money here, if I had a lot of money to spend. I wish Mongolians were not quite so shy about the camera, as I'd love to take more pictures on the street. Nevertheless, I was actually pretty happy with this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084065776-4X8A85GDIVQX3ZI3FERK/IMG_9628_HDR.jpg Photography - 19/365 (Copy) 19/365 One of the things I really enjoy about our apartment is the fact that I can see the sunrise every morning from the desk where I work. This time of year, said sunrise doesn't happen until near 9:00 AM. Today the air was relatively clear enough to see the sunrise. A cold wind was blowing for most of the day, clearing out the acrid smoke that is usually in the air this time if day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084258229-NRGVRE3A4KBFTQ144WMX/IMG_9667.jpg Photography - 20/365 (Copy) 20/365 These two. I love these guys. They sing at open mic night almost every week, and are regulars at the Grain of What Center. We have an open mic every Saturday night, and they sang and played together again tonight. One of the great parts of my job is that I get to work with this boys. They're great kids... It's my privilege to work with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084393267-Q3TQKQW386850SYVCP9R/IMG_9722.jpg Photography - 21/365 (Copy) 21/365 Well, it's not quite the same as Bob Dylan going electric (in fact, it's nothing like that at all), but I did go electric at Cornerstone Church of All Nations today, and got to play this beautiful lady. She's got a nice, fat, bluesy sound. It's really a joy to play this one. Also really enjoyed my team this week. talented musicians and worshipers of God. And did I mention that this guitar is also as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084550025-I6VE39RLHF306Y3P65KX/IMG_9728.jpg Photography - 22/365 (Copy) 22/365 There is an old Mongolia song that says "Ulaanbaatar evenings are peaceful" ... I don't know if that's true anymore. Although, I do think there is something to being out in any city after dark. This is a shot from right outside our apartment, one of the main intersections in the city. I do love urban life...in spite of issues like congestion and pollution. There is something invigorating and energizing about city life. I may do some more "Ulaanbaatar Evening" long exposures before this project is over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084656691-1ODKD7YRG12J02JPFXTU/IMG_9760.jpg Photography - 23/365 (Copy) 23/365 Today I learned a new phrase in Mongolian: Гар Нийлдэг Ажил. This means: Working with hands together. Today my coworkers and I at the Grain of Wheat Center did just that. We worked together to distribute over 800 pounds of flour, gallons of cooking oil, rice and sugar for needy families in our area for the upcoming lunar new year holiday. The GOW Center workers worked hard ... together. Which made it much easier ... with good results. At the end of the day, with a celebration over pizza, they shared that while they worked hard, it was satisfying work ... because we worked "hands together". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084744826-8E4KW3XJB0YV7LD8NAXQ/IMG_9776.jpg Photography - 24/365 (Copy) 24/365 Tomorrow is "битүүн" ... that is the eve of the Lunar New Year. It's the biggest holiday in Mongolia. Traffic in Ulaanbaatar today was like the Day before Christmas in large American cities. Mongolians are getting last minute shopping finished, buying gifts and food and stacks of bread and more! Seoul Street is a parking lot. I got off the bus and walked the rest of the way. My bus may still be sitting in that traffic... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393085276834-JKQVQIY6WF660183Q8KW/IMG_9800_HDR.jpg Photography - 25/365 (Copy) 25/365 Today is Lunar New Year's Eve. All across Asia there are celebrations that will surpass most of Western calendar New Year's celebrations. It's different in every country, though. In Mongolia tonight is the night of cleaning house, being inside with family and filling up with meat dumplings (called "бууз") - in order to go into the new year clean and full. Tomorrow Mongolians all of over the country will visit homes, crossing as many "thresholds" as possible, and welcoming the new year with friends and family. So, here in Mongolia we are welcoming the "Year of the Horse". This photo was taken from almost the same spot as yesterday's. Quite a few less cars tonight... сайхан битүүлээрэй! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393085602649-X03VT1CCAC6JA3W3YWPU/IMG_9813.jpg Photography - 26/365 (Copy) 26/365 Today was a busy day for many in Uaanbaatar! People visited family (mostly family and some close friends on this first day of Lunar New Year) and ate a lot of meat dumplings. The streets have been pretty much packed all day. I went out to shoot this evening, as I really wanted to try to get some portrait shots of visiting Mongolians in traditional costume. I will have to try that tomorrow, as I made the rookie mistake of forgetting to put my memory card back into the camera. i had to settle for another long exposure of the final rush to visit as many homes as possible on this first day of the year of the horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393085721549-R73TDCONUA5TR03FVEB9/IMG_9835.jpg Photography - 27/365 (Copy) 27/365 We had visitors today for цагаан сар (Mongolian version of the Lunar New Year)! Some Mongolian friends of ours stopped by with their baby girl and while we had no бууз to serve, we did share taco salad together. And this little one. Her is name is "Goomaral" or "Lily" (That's her English name) ... and she's just as cute as can be. Really enjoyed our time with friends. The year of the horse is starting off pretty well ... :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393085817520-V33WXQPG3LUOPPQ206VD/IMG_9876_Edit+1.jpg Photography - 28/365 (Copy) 28/365 This morning I had to go to my office at the Grain of Wheat Center to make some copies (music again today at CCAN). The Lunar New Year marks the coming of Spring to Mongolia. The traditional greeting is "Are you having a nice Spring?" The irony of that is that it was -30F when I left my apartment this morning. Nice spring, indeed. Came across this handsome Mongolian gentleman, dressed in a traditional "Deel" on the way back from my office, and asked to take his portrait. He kindly obliged ... and today's shot is a Mongolian holiday treasure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393165703808-9EK5MQ1RNPUDV663QXZY/IMG_9879.jpg Photography - 29/365 (Copy) 29/365 Because I've had (at least what I consider to be) success the past two days with portrait shots, I was going to go out and try for another stranger portrait today. But, circumstances required another picture of the day ... I've spent the past two Mongolian Lunar New Years (цагаан сар) in Darhan, a smaller city north of the capital where we live. Because most of our close relationships are with Mongolian students and young people, many of them go to the place where parents and grandparents live - thus leaving the city. Because I have a car, we've been able to help students get "home for the holiday." This year we didn't end up going to Darhan, but one of our students decided to bring Darhan back to us! Today we had a surprise visit by a young lady who brought us her "Mom's buutz" as well as some other goodies from the цагаан сар table from her home. Thanks Saihnaa! It's a blessing, an honor and a treat. Чи шүү! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393165801481-E9SWSSA2LO86LFO8AUOJ/IMG_9886.jpg Photography - 30/365 (Copy) 30/365 Today was the first day of the Spring semester of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at the Grain of Wheat Center. After Renee's class I saw this handsome dude in a traditional Mongolian hat and deel in the hallway. I asked how his class went, and it seems that it was good first day and that he likes his teacher, as well ... This is is Bayarbal. His name means "Happiness" ... and with that awesome hat, who wouldn't be happy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393165859842-ZKKZAJX7YUT0B051DHUE/IMG_9936.jpg Photography - 31/365 (Copy) 31/365 This is a friend of mine with the best name ever. His name in Mongolian is "Алтанзүрх". This is literally translated "GoldenHeart" ... but I think "Heart of Gold" is probably better. He helps out at the Grain of Wheat Center teaching guitar to young people, and is a full time staff person at the UB YWAM base. Goldenheart joined us for our staff meeting today to discuss the future and share in our GOW staff vision. He actually does live up to his name. This guy does have a heart of gold! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393165941320-GYT9N4CTRVZFBGSR26NG/IMG_9948_HDR.jpg Photography - 32/365 (Copy) 32/365 Today I was struck by these apartment buildings in the 13th District of Ulaanbaatar. They are quite common here ... but there is an odd geometric beauty to these apartment complexes. Wanted to try and catch that today in the afternoon sun. Of course, check out the door on the bottom left. That's about a 2 meter drop. Excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166042697-0AL3TF9JD2GSRG0T1IEQ/IMG_0093.jpg Photography - 33/365 (Copy) 33/365 Today's shot is actually not a technically "great" picture (way to much noise ... low light required a pretty high ISO) ... however, this one is about the folks in the frame. This is all who work with our organization in the city, gathered for a "Lunar New Year" (Tsagaan Sar) celebration. More buutz and fun and games tonight. It's good to see everyone in one place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166134579-EWNVA4BIGFLWUFDQFPWF/IMG_9830.jpg Photography - 34/365 (Copy) 34/365 Today there was some kind of concert going on at the Mongolian National Wrestling Palace. As I was walking by, the event was letting out and these three guys stepped out for a smoke. I had to stop and ask if I could take their photo. They agreed. And it was awesome. The man on the far right is sporting his lifetime achievements on the front of his дээл (Mongolian Traditional Clothing). These men have seen so much over their years. Mongolia is quickly changing, and these guys have lived through it. Life experience may even be more desirable than teeth ... or for some us, as the case may be ... hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166340527-I9SX9T5VFV9N98MO6Q0H/IMG_9843.jpg Photography - 35/365 (Copy) 35/365 A couple of weeks ago I took a picture of the tool I used to serve on Sunday. Two weeks ago it was a Gibson Les Paul guitar, and before that it was a Martin acoustic. Today, my tools of the trade is a worn Anglicized ESV Bible and my wife's iPad and Romans 12:1-2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166448033-SY22PK85EDIDPN0SRWGN/IMG_9844.jpg Photography - 36/365 (Copy) 36/365 This morning I had to go to my office to pick up a couple of forgotten items. So i bundled up and walked in to work in -33F. All of the construction sites around the city are guarded by folks living in a felt tent like this one. They are called гэр (ger ... pronounced like "gear" not like "her" ... thanks Julia Roberts). The are heated with a stove in the middle, fueled by coal, which is the reason things can get so very polluted in Ulaanbaatar. This city is going through so much by way of development. The good, the bad and the ugly. I stick my 40mm lens through a construction fence to grab this shot. Then I quickly put my gloves back on to find someplace warm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166516856-ZLF62Z04TEPCZ9ZFEXRW/IMG_9861.jpg Photography - 38/365 (Copy) 38/365 Today I wanted to try for another stranger portrait, but I didn't find a subject to agree ... and I was losing light quickly. Thankfully, I had a seat on the trollybus I took home. As I was fiddling with my camera and deciding what to shoot, this just sort of happened as the sun set on the city. The dirty windshield and the setting sun and the traffic in the cold air just kind of ended up rather lonely looking to me. Everyone on their way home for supper .... My final destination? Taco Salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167003865-KWGDWGLF0M4BDTPFAP16/IMG_9873.jpg Photography - 39/365 (Copy) 39/365 This is a street portrait of a good looking gentleman I met on the way home from work today. His name Dashen....(something I can't remember). I feel fairly safe in saying that his short name is "Dash" as that is a common name for men here. The pre-sunset light in Mongolia is absolutely beautiful. This man was crossing the road in that beautiful light, and I had to ask if If could take his portrait. He was surprised, but agreed ... and I am going to print this and give it to him tomorrow or Saturday. He was pleased. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167163676-U2PBLZ9MU0EGK6CUZLM6/IMG_9880.jpg Photography - 40/365 (Copy) 40/365 Last year on Valentines Day, my wife, Renee', was in the US doing the stressful work of settling our two kids into jobs and an apartment of their own. I was in Mongolia. We were approximately 8000 miles apart. Not the best Valentines Day ever. I made this video lsat year: https://vimeo.com/59660372 This year, our kids are playing in the snow in South Carolina. We're in Mongolia ... but together, and that's nice. I came home from work today to a fantastic meal consisting of a Sicilian Eggplant bake ... with German Chocolate Cheesecake for desert. 26 Valentines days ... it's been a good run so far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167172783-KTJP9QJYAM9FR7URAZPR/IMG_9960.jpg Photography - 41/365 (Copy) 41/365 Every Saturday night students descend upon the Grain of Wheat Center/UBean coffee house to try their hand at our "open mic." We have some incredibly talented kids get up front every week. This week was a special, in that the students gathered in order to put on a fund raising benefit for a local family who's little boy is need of brain surgery. The kids raised a good bit of money, as well as made some great performances. This a shot of the crowd early in the night. If just got more crowded from here. Great kids. Great music. A great night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167175223-CJ8N12637RC8O4L0YXTM/IMG_0028.jpg Photography - 42/365 (Copy) 42/365 This young lady was with her friend at "Cornerstone Church of All Nations" today. When I asked if I could take their portrait, they gladly agreed. I had seen them there a few times before. They come to our English Speaking International church, and it's always great to see their smiling faces. I made one click today. And this is it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167793366-HA32DV8C2ZA4S0HFYEVB/IMG_0031.jpg Photography - 43/365 (Copy) 43/365 Just one click today, as well. Our Internet went out last night and was out most to the day today. SO ... I had to go to Cafe Bene for a little Internet use (ironically enough, I also paid our Intnernet Bill while I was there ... and no that had nothing to do with the outage...) I do like this place. Great atmosphere, decent coffee. Oh ... and free wifi. Cafe Bene for the win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167910463-5SD0H4UMVQCFH55IPRJC/IMG_0040.jpg Photography - 44/365 (Copy) 44/365 This is Shine (Her full name means "new precious jewel") and her little sister "Bilgee" (her full name means "gift of precious jewels"). Shinee is my co-worker at the Grain of Wheat Center, and has become something of my "right hand". She takes care of so many things for me. Bilgee, her little sister, has been studying in the countryside this year and is visiting the city for her break, so it's so good to see her! So with that ... I decided that today's shot should be one of the sisters. Reunited again. i just love these two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168004005-028UR8CD4MHRPJ4T2VVZ/IMG_0046.jpg Photography - 45/365 (Copy) 45/365 Today was the (count them) 6th time I went to this place in order to obtain a replacement of my lost license. In Mongolian this is literally called the "Road Police" ... but in reality it's the Mongolian version of the American DMV. Pretty much the same, with more pushing and shoving in line. I took this as a celebratory shot when I finally left victoriously with my remade driver's license. I think I may have left my old one in America when we were there for Christmas. I don't plan on losing this one, because if I never have to come here again, it would be too soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168189862-FKUCJZAUY33PUX3C1MZI/IMG_0048_HDR.jpg Photography - 46/365 (Copy) 46/365 This time of year I am typically up well before the sunrise. Today was no exception. Today, I went into the kitchen to make a second cup of coffee. When I returned to my desk ... I saw this. So happy to have East facing windows. This is one of the reasons I love mornings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168308333-FGQSL5QDE25UBVZV1LMH/IMG_0054.jpg Photography - 47/365 (Copy) 47/365 This evening the GOW soccer club went skiing. This is Mongolia's only Ski resort. And while this is not really comparable to Colorado, it is pretty nice for here. The group of us that went had a great time together. I like the night ski, as the lift ride under the cold Mongolian stars is so very peaceful. It was a good night, with a really good group of guys (and a few of their girlfriends and wives... :) ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168392662-VI5XF1OX561JV4G63AFB/IMG_0092.jpg Photography - 48/365 (Copy) 48/365 So this is probably not an interesting photo for most people. However, Renee' and I found this a most interesting issue today. We are doing a weekly inductive bible study with some Mongolian friends of ours. Prior to todays study, Renee' and I compared notes and laughed at how very different our minds work. Renee' is an organized, kinesthetic/visual learner. She has color-coded organized charts. I am a high audio, and somewhat chaotic learner. I have circles and lines and I talk to myself (and I am deeply in love my Field Notes brand notebooks). We laugh at how different we are, and yet at how well we work together. Today was an excellent bible study. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168482589-OMJSGPHR1FZL1T090VIV/IMG_0112.jpg Photography - 49/365 (Copy) 49/365 So I went to the store today. I did ask a guy if I could take his picture. But, he said he was in a hurry. I think he didn't like the idea of the strange foreign man taking his picture. So ... I just took a picture of the strange foreign man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393245808384-BRCIMJ5A073O3OBYR6HG/IMG_0120.jpg Photography - 50/365 (Copy) 50/365 Yesterday some ladies at church gave Renee' some flowers. Today, the temps were above freezing for the first time in months! So these flowers seemed like an appropriate photographic subject. Flowers tend to be a bit cliché as a photographic subject, I know. But I kind of liked this particular angle. It would be great if I had a macro lens to play around with, but this project is about utilizing the opportunities and the gear that I already have ... not gear lust! So my nifty little 40mm pancake lens did the job, today. Again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393341268558-NC307136H524KNQ10YPV/IMG_0123.jpg Photography - 51/365 (Copy) 51/365 We had a front come through Ulaanbaatar today, which brought a fresh layer of snow (after getting above freezing yesterday). What was weird was that at our home we received about 3 inches of snow ... while 2 miles away at the Grain of Wheat Center (close to where this photo was taken) there was just a dusting. Kind of odd, really. Winter keeps her cold grip on this city well into May, typically. So this is not over, yet ... in spite of it being Spring here. I tried again today to get a "stranger photo" ... but people seemed in a hurry and not in the mood, so much. Mongolian Spring ... makes people grumpy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393424950006-NE5ZNOXX4BHTBHRKXWZI/IMG_0148.jpg Photography - 52/365 (Copy) 52/365 feel that I've cheated a little bit the past couple of days. I've failed at adding to "100 Strangers" ... a couple rejections and I'm overly paranoid. So, I once again am submitting a street shot for today's photo. It feels a bit like cheating, as it's nothing really "new" ... but I am submitting a photo taken today to 500px and distributing it to social media. That's my rule. And the Streets of Ulaanbaatar are, in fact, interesting. Maybe tomorrow, I will succeed in making a stranger portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393512732533-16WC4IKMJMJYJ7SVWYFG/IMG_0159.jpg Photography - 53/365 (Copy) 53/365 Thursday evening is probably my favorite night of the week. Every week, 5-8 young men invade our apartment and eat our food. And I love it. We spend some time together just fellowshipping, laughing and eating. Then we spend some time worshipping and praying together, followed by some Bible study and discussion of application in our personal lives. This is why I am here and do what I do. I love these boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393601752167-AACYOQMPDU05718B0440/IMG_0169.jpg Photography - 54/365 (Copy) 54/365 Today I set out to find someone to meet the requirements for the "100 Strangers" portion of this project. I was a little bummed that I was once again running up against a wall. I almost asked one guy who looked most interesting, but also seemed to be a little drunk. I didn't want to deal with the consequences of asking a drunk guy to take his photo. So I was a little discouraged. Then this awesome couple crossed my path. This is Munkhuu (the Grandpa) and Yanjimaa (the Grandma) dressed up so nicely in their traditional Mongolian дээл. I couldn't have been more happy with this capture. And the red gloves ... Perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393687309297-6BFX77Z5GTG3EZYDA5ZK/IMG_0183.jpg Photography - 55/365 (Copy) 55/365 Another one of my favorite nights of the week is saturday. It's one of our key youth and student outreaches, where we open up a microphone for singers and musicians to come up front and show off their talent. And there is a lot of talent. This particular band has been taking lessons at the Grain of Wheat Center for the past several months ... and they've become pretty good! They blend together as band so well... I was really proud of these boys today. When we go back to the States in May, Saturday nights will probably be what I miss most. I love these kids. I love open mic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393773353687-OBKM5K53UQB329YOUO38/IMG_0191.jpg Photography - 56/365 (Copy) 56/365 Today I nearly forgot to take my picture, even though I took my camera to church. We had some friends over for supper and cheesecake after church, and I was going to take their portrait. That didn't' happen either. I didn't want to hit the streets again this late. I settled. For a dog. Although she is a good dog, and is rather photogenic, actually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371302905-SWEWHBUVQZ0U4KJC8L22/IMG_0193_HDR.jpg Photography - 57/365 (Copy) 57/365 I actually left the apartment this evening to shoot the "golden hour". Found a few interesting shots, but at the end of the day this is the one I liked the best. It's a shot I've taken before at various times of the day. But today ... it's the clouds. The mountains. Blue Sky. миний улаанбаатар https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371326426-048CRFHP3EOBZN35Y5W3/IMG_0217.jpg Photography - 58/365 (Copy) 58/365 Today I walked into a local import store (It is ironically called "Good Price" ... the prices are actually not that great) and I saw this young lady wearing a Chicago Cubs hoodie. I knew instantly this is today's 100 strangers shot. I haven't lived in Chicago since I was a little boy, yet I still consider the Windy City to be something of my "hometown" ... and if I watch baseball, I still kind of prefer the Cubs (Losing consistently since 1908). So this girl wearing a Cubs hoodie in the middle of UB struck a chord with me. Her is name is Болорцэцэг (This means "Crystal Flower") and she knew nothing about baseball. Her older sister had given her the hoodie as a gift. She wears it stay warm while working in produce where strawberries are about $15 a pound. Good Price, indeed... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371331876-NBR0OWDOTJ8NAWPXCUFL/IMG_0219.jpg Photography - 59/365 (Copy) 59/365 Today I was doing a little urban exploring. No, not in the hardcore-climb-a-15-story-abandoned-tower-and-take-a-selfie kind or urban exploration. However, I did take the long way back to the GOW Center (my office), after meeting with a friend who I have not seen in three months. On the way, I helped an old, nearly-blind Mongolian man find the right bus. I really wanted to take his picture, but it didn't feel appropriate, somehow. So, I cut through an old industrial area and caught this shot for today. UB has a lot of rough looking areas that are incredibly photogenic. Maybe next time I'll look for a 15-story abandoned tower. Not so sure about the selfie... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371392657-59B3EW96KMFV3XRY293K/IMG_0227_HDR.jpg Photography - 60/365 (Copy) 60/365 Our apartment faces the south and the east. That's where most of my arial photos of the city are shot. Today, I went to the main office and realized that this is a view I usually don't shoot, as it's located on the opposite of our building. Now you know what the north and west side of the city look like. (The tallest building you see is the UB Ramada Inn). I am glad to have an apartment with view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371410485-VDVWPZULANMEOGPM0MSI/IMG_0231_HDR.jpg Photography - 61/365 (Copy) 61/365 Had to make a trip to Darhan today. I find the backside of this building to be intriguing in so many ways. Broken windows. Sealed door. Abandoned car. Interesting textures and colors. In the end ... unwelcoming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371419564-UGS3ZN5258S9EPWYM72D/IMG_0236_HDR.jpg Photography - 62/365 (Copy) 62/365 Yesterday's shot was of this interesting wall with the green car. Someone commented that it looked like "Old Europe". I am posting this today just to let everyone know ... this is, indeed ... Mongolia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371437073-8XASQB1APDP1DKAY6TPB/IMG_0239_HDR.jpg Photography - 63/365 (Copy) 63/365 This morning (after a short night of restless sleep), I needed a head-clearing walk. So, as the sun came up, I was heading out the door to see what I could find during another Mongolian morning "magic hour". I walked up the "Darhan Buddha Hill." There were several people here, praying. I avoided disrupting them with a camera. From there I walked to the other end of the local children's park, and back up the Buddha hill ... and back to the hotel. I did a fair amount of praying, as well (albeit, not to the Buddha). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394460097839-F7X29QJVLNLC3UQK2GNC/IMG_0305.jpg Photography - 64/365 (Copy) 64/365 During today's evening "magic hour" a band of clouds covered the sun, taking away my beautiful, golden, Mongolian, pre-sunset light. I took a couple of shots of some random-ish things, but really wanted a stranger shot. So I stood in front of the State Department Store and waited for the cloud bank to move. This young lady was waiting for a friend. The cloud bank moved, and she was still waiting, so I asked if could take her portrait in the perfect light. She laughed and laughed ... but kindly obliged. Her name is Энх Саруул ... I think this means something like "peaceful serenity", although it could also have something to do with peace and clarity. She was a great subject. I shot one of her and her friend, as well. She went on her way, still laughing at the сонин гадаад (strange foreigner). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394639149729-Y10N13YWID1FSFRYED1B/IMG_0331.jpg Photography - 65/365 (Copy) 65/365 This afternoon this young lady came into the Grain of Wheat Center (the student center where I work) to use one of our computers to prepare her CV and application for an internship at a local telephone/cable company. She is a senior at a local accounting school. This is Жагаргадиу (This is a Tibetan name. She goes by "Jagii"). She agreed to a portrait in the afternoon sunlight, then went right back to working on her internship application. You can see the intensity and determination in her eyes. I was kind of impressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394639205271-81CG2PCM8WEIQW8CC1JL/IMG_0371.jpg Photography - 66/365 (Copy) 66/365 These two. Over the past couple of years I've really enjoyed becoming acquainted with these two gals. They are twin sisters who are more fun than a weekend at Disney World. They are both talented and passionate about what they do. I've grown to appreciate them so much. I also work with them both, as the Grain of Wheat Center has partnered with Odmaa's organization and Ochmaa is one of our guitar teachers. Today is their 26th birthday. So Очмаа (Sparkle) and Одмаа (Star) a very happy birthday to you both. You are loved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395011026883-2GMOL1ZLV8S5ICXUMG8S/IMG_0418.jpg Photography - 67/365 (Copy) 67/365 This young man's name s Erka and he began a new job two weeks ago with a local Internet Service Provider. He's been working hard, and tomorrow ... he gets his first pay check. So proud of Erka for his hard work ... and his desire to be in a solid place spiritually. He's a good man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395011031581-X7FD8090S12B96U0T4CX/IMG_0427.jpg Photography - 68/365 (Copy) 68/365 Today I probably had what will be my last staff meeting with my GOW staff. There are now just four of us who are a part of the student discipleship team. While we were waiting outside for Enkhee to join us, the sun was beginning to set, and the light was perfect. These two never mind having their picture taken. This is Saihnaa (Her names simply means "nice") and Shinee (her full name means "New precious stone"). I've had the privilege of working with these two for some time now. While we dealt with a couple of items of business while we ate some good Korean food, we ended up spending our time talking about how and why we're thankful for being allowed to work together with our organization. Thankfulness is good medicine. Especially when we're thankful together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395011091800-LW6AIN2CZQ2NZFRBBRUN/IMG_0461.jpg Photography - 69/365 (Copy) 69/365 Today was a crazy busy day. Spent most of the day selling a lot of our things. I then attended an awesome Mongolian Church, where so many of our boys attend. I actually meant to bring my camera to church, but forgot it. So no photos from there... Then it was time for our weekly "Open Mic Night". It was an awesome thing to see the connection between the work we've been doing through events like Open Mic at the Grain of Wheat Center and a really healthy Mongolian church. One of the boys from the Grain of Wheat sponsored "Saints Football Club" brought the sermon! This photo is taken at Open Mic ... and captures a bit of the spirit of the evening. Friendship and love. Saturday is definitely the best day of the week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395011095800-OJFE0Z59MPPPJLF4B5VA/IMG_0465_HDR.jpg Photography - 70/365 (Copy) 70/365 After three years, we finally have a bloom on our anthurium. It's not a big bloom. But it has added color to the corner of the living room. It was a nice addition to some recent kind of Spring like weather. The weather changed today (warm to rain to dust to snow to cold ... Mongolian Spring). But ... the bloom still looks pretty good. I am not too experienced with macro photography. I need more work in this area (plus a proper macro lens helps). Nevertheless, this shot made the cut and is day 70 (My wife liked it). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395062661126-LNRPH06MJQ73J09IIPBE/IMG_0472_HDR.jpg Photography - 71/365 (Copy) 71/365 Since today was St. Patricks Day, I suppose my evening should have consisted of Fish and Chips with a cellar temperature Guinness. Neither of those things are readily available here. Normally I take off Monday. However, today we had some folks from the US visiting the city which required some time sharing what we do at the Grain of wheat Center. So it ended up being a rather busy day, actually. But a good day, nonetheless. I came home to this cup of coffee. Hiding behind this cup is my second piece of gluten-free brownie pizza. So ... yeah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395154265610-5PBFBGIBM3YJO41TCRZY/IMG_0481.jpg Photography - 72/365 (Copy) 72/365 This young man's name is Otgoo. He is a server at the Rosewood Kitchen + Enoteca in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Otgoo is a super conscientious server and was a good sport in allowing me to take his photo today. I must say that I recommend this place. It has some of the best food in UB. I had a Crispy-Skinned Half Chicken, and it was delicious. I also recommend ordering the parmesan herb fries. So good. And if you go, ask for Otgoo. He does a great job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395328351563-XXJ3UB7Y76WHRV43W4P8/IMG_0492.jpg Photography - 73/365 (Copy) 73/365 When Renee' and I first met this couple eight years ago, there were just two. We went through Mongolian language school together and they took of off to serve in the village of Bayankhonger. Today ... there are five Spences. We've enjoyed connecting over them over the years. Tonight we reminisced about the past, and speculated about the future. And ate the best pizza available in Mongolia. Thanks Jeff and Shauna. You've been true friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395328439366-8CJSX5XAW5N3UCOEMFR4/IMG_0501_HDR.jpg Photography - 74/365 (Copy) 74/365 Failed at a stranger photo today. Gotta get one tomorrow. This is our apartment complex. At night. While I was walking the dog. The bricks are multi-colored. But they do look yellow at night... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395503993701-NPLO26LFJXBZTH7DTUFI/IMG_0537.jpg Photography - 75/365 (Copy) 75/365 Saying goodbye today to our director couple. This is a place where we say a lot of hello's and goodbye's. Today is the first day of Spring. Springtime in Mongolia means a lot of winds, which means flights tend to get delayed, canceled, or otherwise maneuvered around. Therefore, more flights in and out of the country take place in the middle of the night this time of year. Tonight's flight left ... on time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395504008997-A4TVUTTAUQ6L5N059BKT/IMG_0547.jpg Photography - 76/365 (Copy) 76/365 Working with this bunch (and others besides!) is what makes my life here full. I love every one of these folks, and I wish any of you who see this picture could get to know them. They are on their way to "Open Mic" night ... a weekly event sponsored by our Center. This is not only a talented bunch of kids, they are also a ton of fun. та бүгд үнэхээр хайртай шүү! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395581419475-V34F8GHZRA7VFRQQ7BZR/IMG_0754_HDR.jpg Photography - 77/365 (Copy) 77/365 Sunday. I took the bus and walked to church this afternoon. On the way to where we meet is this tech school. Mongolian universities still tend to be very specialized. Teacher's university. Culture and music university. Building and construction university. Journalism university. I have several friends students who come to the GOW Center who are either attending or have graduated from here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395703248169-VVAP4WZS20YY2MAQVUQY/IMG_0760.jpg Photography - 78/365 (Copy) 78/365 I've had to wear corrective lenses since I was about 10 years old. When I was young I wore extremely large plastic lenses , that were supposed to be stylish at the time. I have no idea what we were thinking in the 80's. What was worse is that my lenses were also pretty thick (I'm quite near-sighted). Big frames. Thick lenses. I was pretty geeky, way before geeks achieved the level of coolness we've arrived at today. (Does that make me a geek hipster? ... naah, probably not). I started wearing contacts in the early 90's, for which I was glad. Glasses technology has improved a lot since the 80's. I can now order these (online from warbyparker.com) ... and I get these kind of cool, small frames ... with amazingly thin light lenses ... and I don't mind wearing glasses again. (For anyone who cares: I got Sibley frames in revolver black, which has this for an awesome description: "...gives others an impression that is simultaneously both academic and hostile takeover-esque." Yeah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395846853828-E55E43R286O5FXNEPIWP/IMG_0787.jpg Photography - 79/365 (Copy) 79/365 This is Zurkhee and Munkhuush. They were both working in the coffee shop this evening and seemed like perfect candidates for todays photos. Zurkhee comes to out weekly guys Bible Study and fellowship. Munkhuush is a member of the GOW Soccer Team. And they both can make a pretty good cup of coffee. Small photography note: When photographing two people, it's really tricky to use such a a low aperture, AND to make both subjects sharp. I shot this at f/2.8 ... and should have used f/5.4. The depth of field is too narrow here ... and Zurkhee is not as sharp as you ought to be. But ... again ... it's all made up for by a good cup of coffee, which I drank shortly after making this picture... And wouldn't "The Barista Boys" make a great name for a band? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395846865085-0D0JGMMK67H4S9L18JTK/UB+Blue.jpg Photography - 80/365 (Copy) 80/365 My Favorite time of the day is the "golden hour" (also known as "magic hour). It happens twice per day: sunrise and about an hour afterwards, and about an hour before sunrise. The light (and I think this is especially true in Mongolia) is absolutely beautiful, warm and perfect for photography. However, there is another time of day that is also at the very least an interesting time to take pictures. It's the "blue hour." This takes place right after sunset, and the light gives everything curious blue tones. It's not great for portraits (possible, but not great, at least in my opinion ... makes people look like zombies), but cityscape and landscape can be very interesting in this light. Today, because of the cloud cover, there was not really a "magic hour" ... but there was an extended "blue hour" ... and I was pretty happy with this shot. Happy UB Blue... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395971797607-EUL3FKR4ARPAA7IW2U7D/IMG_9872+%281%29.jpg Photography - 81/365 (Copy) 81/365 Picked up some team mates at the airport this evening. This is the nightly scene at Chingess Khan International ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396137582145-2BF1GCX5539TPZUSFY5F/IMG_9895.jpg Photography - 82/365 (Copy) 82/365 I asked a grandmother and her two grandsons if I could take their photo in front of the Children's Park (Roller coaster in the background). it had the potential to be epic. But ... no go. The kids were enthusiastic, but when Grandma says "no" ... we always obey Grandma. So I got this "magic hour" shot of the bus stop. The sun is quickly moving north, and this beautiful golden light is hitting right at rush hour (6:30 PM). Lots of lives in this shot. As many stories. Mиний Монгол https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396137500625-WLNIC22MXLC93CP8337T/IMG_9896_HDR.jpg Photography - 83/365 (Copy) 83/365 There is a narrow passage between two buildings I sometimes walk through on the way to the Grain of Wheat Center from the bus stop. This is Mongolian Blue Sky between two apartments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396323632240-WM1FGFBQUTI98YUGOB6B/IMG_0180_HDR.jpg Photography - 84/365 (Copy) 84/365 There is an odd folktale in Mongolia that is essentially about an elephant, a monkey, a rabbit and a partridge that work together in order to get the fruits from the tree, all standing on top of each other as you see here. It's a Buddhist story that probably has it's roots in Tibet. My Daughter has determined that it's actually a story about a rabbit that deceived a monkey, a bird and an elephant into helping him get fruit from a tree that only the rabbit would never be able to reach on its own. I have no idea. But this statue is located on the North side of Ulaanbaatar at the Sansar traffic circle. Silly rabbit. Trix are for monkeys. Or something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396323666969-1CZ8XB3DJQFCXZ6A04KA/IMG_0187.jpg Photography - 85/365 (Copy) 85/365 I saw these two guys standing on the corner by the bus stop, just after I got off the bus today. They are clearly from the Mongolian Countryside, and were happy to allow me to take their photo. They are with a group that has traveled into the "big city" from the south Gobi. These two are herders. The younger man's name is Ѳлзий Буяи (Ultzii Buyai ... means something about a a blessing). The older gentlemen's name, I can not even begin to pronounce. I am pretty sure it's a Tibetan name, as it's nothing like any Mongolian name I've ever heard. In any case, I asked the older gentleman how he liked the city. His answer: "It's not nice or friendly. Too much movement. Too many cars." Given that where these guys are from, where it's mostly sand and camels, I guess Ulaanbaatar is a bit over the top. So happy to have met these two country gentlemen today. Perfect Mongolian friendliness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396364717535-FVLHXS58RJ04R25625P7/IMG_0365+%281%29.jpg Photography - 86/365 (Copy) 86/365 In the same way that there was always a Pineapple in every episode of the TV show "Psych", I think there would be a cheesecake in every episode of a TV show about our life. Tonight we had a friend over for a taste of "Bailey's Irish Cream Cheese Cake". This friend has been a true friend to me through some somewhat turbulent circumstances ... and I greatly appreciate him. More than most would know, I think. Cheesecake goes well with friendship. And so goes another episode of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396570022470-140MAAZGSBE5NZMKQGUJ/IMG_0367.jpg Photography - 87/365 (Copy) 87/365 This has been a weird Spring. Usually Spring weather in Mongolia is unpredictable, at best. Cold, wind, snow ... maybe rain. Lots of dust. But this year, we've had consistently beautiful days; absolutely azure blue skies; warm days; cool nights. Hope it keeps up ... because April is starting off brilliantly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396569976530-40LRTO7B1PXY1W77TVW1/IMG_0380.jpg Photography - 88/365 (Copy) 88/365 Mercy is a funny dog. She will bring her bone to individuals, and then growl at them (as if anyone wanted her nasty bone). She's brought our family so much laughter over the past few years. Mercy has been a very good dog and we will miss her silly face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396710796372-1TITS6OG9NCFXZP13JM1/IMG_5144.jpg Photography - 89/365 (Copy) 89/365 Spent most of the day wandering around the large mountain to the south of Ulaanbaatar (Богд хан уул). It was a beautiful, beautiful day. Perfect for a hike to the top of the mountain. And even though my friend and I came down from our hike a bit far off from our starting point, it was a great day and a great hike. There are forests of Aspen/Burch trees all over the mountain. We saw several deer and hawks. This is considered sacred ground and has been "protected land" in Mongolia since 1778. Unfortunately there are a lot of new buildings and apartments working their way up the mountainside. I hope that the Mongolian government will stand up to the land grabbers and continue to protect this beautiful National landmark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396710813972-731NZC54RAXD1PYYO55A/End+of+the+Road.jpg Photography - 90/365 (Copy) 90/365 The 13th District of Ulaanbaatar is a place where I've spent a lot of time over the past several years. It's become quite the bustling place. New buildings. More cars. Soon another large, fancy mall (that's the crane you see in the background). I had to step out of the Grain of Wheat Center this evening to catch something during the "magic hour". The street. The golden light. The purple jacket. This is day 90 of my "project 365" ... and a beautiful day it was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396790608125-OJXX4HRPJ1KB9K8KVSGY/Myis.jpg Photography - 91/365 (Copy) 91/365 For nearly the past eight years I've been working closely with university students in Ulaanbaatar. These students attend one of the many Universities in the city. I want to grab a shot of a few of the schools where some of our students attended. The original GOW center was very close to this University ... The Mongolian National University. This is the main general University in the country. The statue in the front is that of General Choibalsan, a Soviet era Mongolian leaders. Choibalsan is something of an enigma, in that he was a part of some brutal Stalin-era "purges"... but was also a key leader in WWII and Mongolian independence. Contradictions. There are a lot of those in Mongolia. There are a lot of those in life, actually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396871455605-9FR37259UKG0JRRJAKFX/IMG_5274_HDR.jpg Photography - 92/365 (Copy) 92/365 So this is an odd wall of graffiti art. It's various interpretations of a young girl with a skateboard. I have no idea why. But it's oddly fascinating. It's when I see stuff like this that I realize why I really enjoy living in the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396966276223-69BP3L1WTLACTCU7ZTX8/IMG_5323.jpg Photography - 93/365 (Copy) 93/365 Was looking for some stranger portrait opportunities this evening, and found these guys turning flips in the plaza area between the State Department Store and the National Circus. The guy in mid-air is named "Erka" ... and he had some pretty impressive moves. I am not counting this as an official "100 Strangers" photo, as I want those to be actual portraits ... but this was a fun shot to take and I think these guys liked that they caught the attention of a strange big-nosed foreign photographer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1397053803154-KTG49CZH4UAGHXB8EJO4/IMG_5332_HDR.jpg Photography - 94/365 (Copy) 94/365 I'm quite happy this store is located just one bus stop away from my home. Not because of 5 floors above ground ... but because of the store located in the basement. It's a grocery, which features an Australian owned butcher shop that sell tasty (albeit expensive) sausage. I like to wait until they are a couple of days old and go on sale ... but still so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1397143313851-REDKLFPBBGNO2O24F6DD/IMG_5337_HDR.jpg Photography - 95/365 (Copy) 95/365 I walk by this building every day and realized that I've never really taken a picture of it. I actually asked a few different grandmothers if I could take their photo today, for my #100strangers project. Denied every time. I think Mongolian grandmothers' are the most difficult to get to agree to a photo. Anyway ... it's another architecture photo today. That said ... this is an iconic building in the city. It's also a major gathering place for Mongolian cultural events. And we had clouds today. I love clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398380717183-OY2GTSV1OJ1CZ0WH3L0H/IMG_5347_HDR+%281%29.jpg Photography - 96/365 (Copy) 96/365 This afternoon I went to this old structure, to hear the finals of "The Universe's best songs" (which is basically the Mongolian version of "American Idol". Contestants compete to win scholarships and internships. which could really improve their individual careers. One of the young men who is regular at our Open Mic night, just finished placing 2nd in this competition. We're all so proud of him ... and he won a scholarship which will allow him to study music in Korea for a year. Way to go, Honogroo! You've done a good thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398380782700-2GBEVQBFKXPM4DM3OC13/IMG_5468.jpg Photography - 97/365 (Copy) 97/365 Hongoroo (in the orange cardigan) came in 2nd place yesterday in the finals of the Mongolian equivalent of "American Idol". What's great is that Hongoroo has been a favorite of our "Open Mic Night" for several years now. He came this evening and sang, and we celebrated with him. We're all so proud of this young man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398380845029-HS33B6EMTTW6JKFQ4DT2/IMG_5627_HDR.jpg Photography - 98/365 (Copy) 98/365 This is where one would go to study music, art or theatre. We used to get a lot of students from this school when the Grain of Wheat Center was close to here (back in the early days). This is an important school in Mongolia. Who graduated from (or is currently studying at) СУИС? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398382539375-WKZEEA6HGJJ0BJRB7JMJ/IMG_5729.jpg Photography - 99/365 (Copy) 99/365 This is "Ultzie" and he is the main Chef at a new restaurant in Ulaanbaatar called "German Doner." I decided to go here today because I decided that a Bratwurst for lunch sounded fantastic (and it was!) Ultzie has been working here for the past four months, which is also the length of time the restaurant has been open. They are very eager to please and are doing a great job serving quality German and Turkish cuisine. Ultzie was kind enough to allow me to photograph him If you're ever in Ulaanbaatar stop by and have Ultzie serve you up a bratwurst. He does them right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398380987964-5FX6O35FF2OQ9825GT5J/IMG_5768.jpg Photography - 100/365 (Copy) 100/365 These two. Separately, they are wonderful musicians. In fact, they are two of my favorite singer songwriters in the world (my third favorite is Chimka ... and I will be posting about her in a couple of days). However, here the thing ... when these two are together: it's musical magic. Seriously. It's amazing. You should check out their Soundcloud channels. Ochmaa: https://soundcloud.com/joyfulsparkle and https://soundcloud.com/joyfulsparkly Anu: https://soundcloud.com/anuk-mary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381058852-KK0156CLV4NMPCALH9QK/IMG_5631.jpg Photography - 101/365 (Copy) 101/365 UB is full of these kind of graffiti laden walls. It's interesting to me, as often graffiti like this is an artistic representation of the community. What's interesting about this wall is the odd Buddhist art that is covered up by some wannabe gang tag. Urban Mongolia has been influenced by urban America in this way ... and the American hip-hop culture is indeed alive and well here. I'm not sure how well it translates. American rap is deeply rooted the plight of African-American culture and Mongolian rap is deeply rooted in well ... American rap? So yeah, it's weird. But incredibly interesting. In any case, US style gang tags mixed with Buddhist art work does make for an interesting wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381574583-MLB94AWF1E0QYA9JLRCN/IMG_5845.jpg Photography - 102/365 (Copy) 102/365 Another one my favorite singer/songwriters in the world (literally) is this young, talented Mongolian lady. Tonight Chimka performed many of her original songs (some of which you can listen to on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chimika ). Her music reminds me of Jewel ... back in the mid-90's while she was a coffee-house singer/songwriter and before she became a pop-music diva. It was a beautiful evening with beautiful people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381068484-2D609AS1VBA6G2S4RMKU/IMG_5877.jpg Photography - 103/365 (Copy) 103/365 Cornerstone Church had a Good Friday service this evening, in which we took time to remember the death of Jesus and the meaning of His sacrifice for us on the Cross. We used 7 candles to represent the 7 last words of Christ on the Cross, one being put out after each meditation. I think it's good to take the time remember. We should always remember. "Forgiveness is the divine miracle of grace. The cost to God was the Cross of Christ." Oswald Chambers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381231367-KP9LB6ID3V36AWXHJLX3/IMG_6366.jpg Photography - 104/365 (Copy) 104/365 These kids. I can't express how much I love these guys. Went out to the river today, to eat, sing and hang out together (which is much of what I do with these guys!) I so appreciate and care for each one. I'm breaking my rule a little. I did take several photos today myself. However, this photo was taken by my wife. I'm counting it in my project, because I clicked the shutter today myself and got some decent shots .... but this one sums up the day best. So photo creds to Reneè. Lot's of love to these kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381599645-S5YZ71479OV6TC2CAVKD/IMG_6389_HDR.jpg Photography - 105/365 (Copy) 105/365 We've been a part of Cornerstone Church of All Nations for five years now. A couple of years ago, we had what may have been Mongolia's first Easter Sunrise service. Had another one this morning. Cold but joyful. He is risen, indeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381259191-CMNOAY51YYHB34ABKF2O/IMG_6412_HDR.jpg Photography - 106/365 (Copy) 106/365 Came home this evening after praying with a friend. It's finally warm enough for water in the fountain in front of Central Tower. Great shot from there to the Blue Sky building. Ub. She's growing up so fast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381289074-MLGQ896FFPEYF5L1WB5X/IMG_6430.jpg Photography - 107/365 (Copy) 107/365 Out until past midnight light night playing games with friends. We laughed a lot. And ate cheesecake. This, of course, makes for a great combination. We will miss these folks, and nights like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381321714-VQR7TX0GMUDXR6WEDZYQ/IMG_6433.jpg Photography - 108/365 (Copy) 108/365 Since we are leaving Mongolia in five days, we've spent a lot of time recently eating meals with people whom we will miss. Deeply miss. Today it was with this couple. This is Chinzo and Mandy. A couple we've known for a long time (in fact ... before they became a couple!) and for whom I have nothing but respect and admiration. Chinzo is the pastor of a Mongolian church, and he's been gracious enough to allow me to preach in his church several times. They have a beautiful infant son ... and are great example of a Godly family. Renee' and I will deeply miss this beautiful couple, and it was great to spend time together with them today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381344314-MR9GTYMXJ04X9PU1M1Y3/IMG_6440_HDR.jpg Photography - 109/354 (Copy) 109/354 Today was an incredibly crazy weather day. Wind, rain, snow, dust. Typical Mongolian Spring day. Here's another round o f dust about to roll into town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1400158178526-CD844GD3A0Z4102HJDBG/IMG_6503_HDR.jpg Photography - 110/365 (Copy) 110/365 One simple thing : For whatever reason, I am going to miss this city. That is all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401225910536-NH1LO2OJ7KCDCF5OJWSE/10258662_10152041385066120_3810495665889979567_o.jpg Photography - 111/365 (Copy) 111/365 I am so going to miss this. Love these kids. Here they are singing a Goodbye song to us. It's a simple photo. But it speaks volumes to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226077965-PJ49ZTFJ7925PVIMXADS/IMG_6658.jpg Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226224487-DWG3S17AOU5ZLI6P1Y1N/IMG_6665_HDR.jpg Photography - 113/365 (Copy) 113/365 Today was our last day living in Ulaanbaatar for a while. Not sure when we'll be back. As I was walking the streets one last time this morning (actually doing some last minute errands), this bit of graffiti on this odd little statue caught my attention. Today made me sad. Saying good bye to so many people whom I love so much ... Ulaanbaatar will always have a place in my heart. I can leave, but I will never leave. And I have to visit again, because there are too many people I love there whom I must see again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226428797-32SHS5LI0P5SPRDQ2DV8/IMG_6763_HDR.jpg Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226549340-IVV14UFD43J27AJ6ZNU9/IMG_7181_HDR.jpg Photography - 115/365 (Copy) 115/365 This is a staircase in Prague. It took a while to get this shot, and I'm still not 100% happy with it. But ... it's a unique staircase, for sure. I really enjoy doing photo walks with other people. Many new ideas get thrown around, and I think everyone involved, no matter what the experience gets better. It was great doing this today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226770276-V1J9M8JCB6GD70CL39VR/IMG_7212.jpg Photography - 116/365 (Copy) 116/365 Today we went to a different side of town, and tried an old Czech coffee house - one of the oldest still running. On the way back we got caught in the rain as we headed back to our hotel. This is the neighbor hood we were in ... and this is what we saw! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226793653-UF889E3928ZRKRWZRSTX/IMG_7282.jpg Photography - 117/365 (Copy) 117/365 The City of Prague is a beautiful city. Yet, there is a medieval, bohemian, charming creepiness to the city as well. Renee' and I had supper this evening and walked back across the Charles Bridge to our hotel, and the statues silhouetted against the night sky, the empty allies lit only with lateens, and lamp-light such as this - well, it can cause the imagination to run a bit amuck. On a dark an stormy night in the Bohemian capital ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227207351-2GX7SUE9FXB2BHOP0N59/IMG_7300.jpg Photography - 118/365 (Copy) 118/365 This is Wroclaw (pronounced "Vrotzlav"), City of the gnomes. We arrived today after a 5 hour bus ride from Prague. It was a bit cool and windy, but after a bit of walking around (and an amazing meal), we started spotting the Gnomes. They began to appear during the democratic revolution of the 1980's. Revolutionaries used them as means of peaceful satire. One of the protestors said, "Can you treat a police officer seriously, when he is asking you the question – Why did you participate in an illegal meeting of dwarfs?" Brilliant. See more about them here: http://www.timetravelturtle.com/2012/04/gnomes-dwarves-wroclaw/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227301734-F44REUW3RSRZL5S9IRIX/IMG_7351.jpg Photography - 119/365 (Copy) 119/365 There are certain people in my life who have influenced my thinking on things. Today, I am in the birthplace of one of them. Today's Wroclaw, Poland has only been called by this name since 1945. Since the Mongolian invasion of 1241, this city has been known by the German name of "Breslau" - and, indeed, was a part of Germany. On February 4, 1906 and man by the name of Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born here. One can disagree with his application of certain theological points, I suppose - but I will say that Bonhoeffer's writings are foundational for me in understanding Biblical discipleship and Christian community. I love everything he stood for, and, to this day, he remains a hero of the faith for me. It's a privilege to be in his birthplace. “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227449213-DTDS6OF9MOCM6B34WIQE/IMG_7474_HDR.jpg Photography - 120/365 (Copy) 120/365 These are locks on the Tumski Bridge in Wroclaw, Poland. People have written their names on a padlock, attached it to the Bridge and threw their keys into the river below, as a pledge of unbreakable love. We did that today. But the reality is that we threw our keys away back in 1989. Here's to 25 years, and hopefully at least 25 more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227511155-T8L6ETQGSHCFNLIITY16/IMG_7525.jpg Photography - 121/365 (Copy) 121/365 Yes. This looks and sounds like something out of a Tolkien Novel. I will be creating an album for this later, as it was one of the most unusual, interesting, macabre, bizarre, weird, (shall I go on?) places I've ever seen. It's a church which contains the bones of something like 40,000 humans. Yeah.So "Lord of the Rings" ... It's also incredibly photogenic. I will be making a larger album of these photos here with in the next day or two. But, had make this my photo of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227559881-OIGD2XSBE33R9K98XIN4/IMG_7695.jpg Photography - 122/365 (Copy) 122/365 Arrived in Greenville last night after 24 hours of travel. I was so exhausted i couldn't see straight. Todays photo is a last minute snapshot before sleeping ... Missed those two. Glad to be with them again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227607215-LU7BP1MHZ8W1USQA25IV/IMG_7700_HDR.jpg Photography - 123/365 (Copy) 123/365 Spent a little time this morning here. Quiet. Warm. Breezy. French Press. It was a nice morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227665879-L0JQMJSB4V6P3JRPTI2A/IMG_7734.jpg Photography - 124/365 (Copy) 124/365 Was playing with two little Mongolian boys this evening (some friends of ours who live here in SC), and this is what one of them insisted I take a picture of. I know that the Incredible Hulk did NOT say "It's Clobberin' Time". That was actually a line from the Fantastic 4's "Thing" ... However, all of these comic book characters were having a massive fight when I arrived ... so, indeed, it was some series clobbering. And serious cuteness, as well. I love these kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227713979-XPRFZZCFU7G4S6DITV75/IMG_7756.jpg Photography - 125/365 (Copy) 125/365 This is one of my favorite families. They've been studying in the US for two years, and are getting ready to go back to Mongolia. Today was graduation day, and Erka finished his course of studies. We had the privilege of hearing his testimony and watching him graduate today. Couldn't have been prouder - and obviously his family was proud, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227719168-DHG3LJPGMSVUIN6TZ3Y7/10355703_10152070575381120_5633749886436968928_o.jpg Photography - 126/365 (Copy) 126/365 Having supper in downtown Greenville, SC is an interesting experience to say the least. We ate at a pizza place downtown with this building in view. I found it intriguing. Renee' had an interesting experience witnessing an altercation between two women, while waiting on the rest of us (including our Greenville Mongolian friends) to arrive. But, we ended up having a great Mother's Day dinner in a nice setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227760674-SW8I0GG6YLKOKZ51CRSE/IMG_7833.jpg Photography - 127/365 (Copy) 127/365 These were my wife's mother's day gift from our daughter. That said, I can relate to these flowers somehow. Maybe because of their name. It's been a difficult week in the sense of wishing that I could DO something about our current situation. I want to "get out there' and find work."Do something now" to find a car. Get 'er done to find a place to live. Yet, maybe in the process of "getting it done" ... maybe it's good to just "be". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227781392-8KGGFDM33TS0BTAPVFUY/photo.jpg Photography - 128/365 (Copy) 128/365 I didn't shoot with my DSLR today. I DID shoot one shot. With my iPhone. I'm kind of impressed with this camera. I upgraded to the latest iPhone model ... and I do believe this will be a great point and shoot for me. These "Knockout Roses" are in my parent's yard in Ball Ground, GA. Nice flowers. And ... nice detail and color ... for a "camera phone". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227826836-E0QIIQ3H1KIEYAWZFIRZ/IMG_7839.jpg Photography - 129/365 (Copy) 129/365 Today was my Mom's birthday. She gets a free birthday dinner at an Italian place called "Provinos" We didn't get our dinner for free ... but it sure was good. Italian sausage. Spumoni. Perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227832382-JWY3Y5K39O4WZZ9HI4MO/IMG_3103.jpg Photography - 130/365 (Copy) 130/365 It was great to be together as a family again - and was fun to have supper together. Good food. Better time together... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227907776-SKOPGVOW9460BEVEXHRZ/IMG_7854_HDR.jpg Photography - 131/365 (Copy) 131/365 I like paths. Sometimes you can't see the path all too well. But it's good to know that there is a path. Sometimes a little light helps a lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228174557-UQHK22IPNE59MTV4QPYF/Backyard.jpg Photography - 134/365 (Copy) 134/365 Another backyard shot. Sorry if this gets too boring. I did this with four different exposures. There was just so much color this evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227959913-3YKZRZYOOHRHKQUDPXTA/IMG_7860.jpg Photography - 132/365 (Copy) 132/365 Drove in today to my in-law's. Decided that the photo for today would be a simple light painting. I need to work on this technique some more. Simple. Not perfect. But different. And it's good to back in TN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228022321-CPP22D65QRZV5GUI8WBO/IMG_7874.jpg Photography - 133/365 (Copy) 133/365 My in-laws have a great backyard. It's photogenic and so wonderfully green this time of year. It doesn't get much better than a backlit fountain. There may be more from back here over the next couple of weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228089067-PBPS0COO12GBQUTU110N/IMG_7896.jpg Photography - 135/365 (Copy) 135/365 Took a walk through downtown Adamsville, TN this afternoon. I was the only one walking. That's one of the things about the majority of America. No one walks. As I walked, I was thinking of all the changes seen on this Main Street, formerly walked by Sheriff Buford Pusser of "Walking Tall" fame. I'm thinking about a 5 minute video documentary about changes in this town. We'll see what happens... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228243112-DRP71F895S78FKSBHT26/IMG_7923.jpg Photography - 136/365 (Copy) 136/365 Well ... the shoppe at Cracker Barrel. I found this window interesting in the twilight. I really wanted to take a portrait in front of this window, and, in fact, asked a couple of folks coming out of the Cracker Barrel if I could. I was rejected. So I settled for this. I am thinking about printing little business cards that might make me seem more "legit" and less like a creep with a camera. Maybe? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228298556-M94IPAIXUVCPBNMUQT2H/IMG_7930.jpg Photography - 137/365 (Copy) 137/365 A graduation ceremony in small town, USA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228343007-01B42951WIB8SRPG8H1U/IMG_7981.jpg Photography - 138/365 (Copy) 138/365 Took a drive to the neighboring town of Savannah today. Traveled to the river to get a shot and came up with this one. Not great ... but you get the idea. This is where Ulysses S. Grant made Union headquarters. There was was also a great battle on the river in this area. I need to remember not shoot a scene like this with my aperture wide open. I think it would have been better to shoot this at about f/11. But, in any case, here is today's photo ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228412855-YIOK1AZYQ0CM9QH9A3VH/IMG_7992.jpg Photography - 139/365 (Copy) 139/365 Spent the day today working at a home on the Tennessee River which is owned by my Father and Mother-in-law. Hard work in a beautiful setting. For what it's worth, this house is for sale if any one is interested. This is the view from the front yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401230823827-LIH4K1G3WSZ3C4BQDS12/image-asset.jpeg Photography - Test POst (Copy) Test POst This is a chicken dressed up by my wife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228505415-04GLX8PAKP52SDOVWE9I/IMG_8002.jpg Photography - 140/365 (Copy) 140/365 25 years ago this backyard (which I've been photographing a lot this week) was astir with preparations for a wedding. Our 25th wedding anniversary is coming up on June 3rd. This gazebo was were Mrs. Anderson and I said "I do" on that day. No regrets there. Happy "silver season" Mrs. Anderson. Here's to 25 more ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228548865-LQFSFTP34ENU1LSGNUYU/IMG_8007.jpg Photography - 141/365 (Copy) 141/365 Ribs. Family. And Beer Butt Chicken. Thanks to all those who have served and died for the privilege to live in America. And did I mention Beer Butt Chicken? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401245945189-VF2XR11KON2RM9OKMB05/IMG_8024.jpg Photography - 142/365 (Copy) 142/365 I needed a human element in this shot. So I used the only person available at the moment. Today was the first day I've been running in a long time, and the second day in my new "writing habit". These are the things I am doing to defeat what Steven Pressfield calls "resistance". A daily run. Daily writing. A daily photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1402440251935-0KQCQKTPHCX8GZ6KZKON/IMG_8040.jpg Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1402440293959-SWH10QATYV3K9SSILJQU/IMG_9877.jpg Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1402440349467-DXPPC5W4U3CMHC6UMSOG/IMG_9918.jpg Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1402440559758-TLX1WSVGARAC5PYQUTX0/IMG_9937_HDR.jpg Photography https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404492159091-EBUC51ISFMVXK4Z7WIFX/14342216115_494a054cc0_o.jpg Photography - 147/365 (Copy) 147/365 Went to Franklin, TN today. This is what I would consider to be my "hometown" ... having lived here for 13 years. It was great to be back, even if just for a short time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404492334076-8BYF0KN9QZKW0MBDHRV8/14362553003_bf3d36bf20_o.jpg Photography - 148/365 (Copy) 148/365 Ate lunch here today with some friends, along with our son and his girlfriend. Great food. Great people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404492396321-M41JDQ3AMIRNBQFGCAWB/14155873077_3152a74011_o.jpg Photography - 149/365 (Copy) 149/365 It's been 25 years today with this gal. Zero regrets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404492783124-GLRGPAGS6HEJ6SUPICY6/14172655329_053480b7e2_o.jpg Photography - 150/365 (Copy) 150/365 Traveling back to Greenville (From West Tennessee) today. These wildflowers along the side of the road kind of made me happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493084804-85IC7NPDVXHMQJKBE2C1/14359602745_16b4757009_o.jpg Photography - 151/365 (Copy) 151/365 Found these two sitting at a Frozen Yogurt place in Greenville, SC. This is Brian and his dog, Bones. Brian has had Bones for about three years and has found him to be a great dog. They were both kind enough to pose for a portrait while waiting for a frozen treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493664999-3XBL5SZJDMGI0HF8EPFJ/14359835741_21251a7108_o.jpg Photography - 152/365 (Copy) 152/365 My daughter has introduced me to the coolest coffee shop in Greenville (Well, Taylors, SC actually .... but in the general vicinity). This place has a cool vibe and excellent fresh-roasted coffee. The drip bar is fantastic. It was nice to be here with both of my girls tonight. Cool location and cool people. If you're ever in Greenville, definitely check out "Due South Coffee." It may well become my favorite place here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493856360-GKBYSH95KVI5HNTDAN9D/IMG_0006.jpg Photography - 153/365 (Copy) 153/365 We are house/puppy sitting this week. This little guy is who we're taking care of. He's a bit mischievous (like any puppy, I suppose), but is pretty hysterical. This is Butter. And he IS a Puppy. Two things I learned today about shooting dogs in general, and puppies in particular (with a camera ... what's wrong with you?). 1. It's good to have two people. 2. It requires a lot of patience ... and a lot of shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493946815-HB4GE2G6YGF0WQV1PVY9/14359351526_8f72f83ef4_o.jpg Photography - 154/365 (Copy) 154/365 Downtown Greenville was kind of sketchy 25 years ago when we lived here. Now ... it's fantastic. Today Renee' and I were down here after church to hang out with our kids for a little while (before they went into work) and we met Abby. She is with her two dogs, Roan and Frost. Two puppies. Lot's of downtown activity. It was difficult to get them all looking my way at the same time. In fact, that never happened. However, it was nice to meet Abby and her two canine friends anyway. Downtown Greenville is now the place to be ... especially if one has dogs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494057193-E8YY00GFARU22GDHJF5B/14201229100_025a47bcb6_o.jpg Photography - 155/365 (Copy) 155/365 The first time I saw this bridge I was kind of fascinated by it. I came over here this evening to shoot it in what I hoped would be "Golden Hour" light. Unfortunately, there are too many trees here and it wasn't very well lit. However, it's an interesting place. I may need to go back and shoot it a little earlier in the evening, when it is better lit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494183412-6JQACDMIZVAEJ3P6LN5I/14397568644_a4cddc2d9c_o.jpg Photography - 156/365 (Copy) 156/365 I've headed over to downtown Taylors the past couple of days for some photography. One of the kind of cool areas in Taylors is known as "The Mill" ... it's an old bleachery, a place that purportedly bleached 1,250,000 yards of cloth per week at one time. It's been closed since the '60s. But there's life renewed here. Aside from the uber-cool "Due South Coffee", there are all kinds of interesting artisan shops here, including a book bindery and a shop that makes Appalachian musical instruments. I am finding this to be a truly interesting place. I took this shot today, which is a simple urbex, "abandoned places" wall shot. However, I am thinking that this would be a beautiful spot for portraits. In fact, I was scoping out several spots in this area that will be great for portrait shoots. So if you're in the Greenville, SC area and want to do a portrait shoot ... let me know. I know a place... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494310810-GCXIQPQU88UOKMKE9MA3/14386676486_4de4773206_o.jpg Photography - 157/365 (Copy) 157/365 In Taylors, SC there is an abandoned railroad track. This is where is ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494403279-P17FPBJHY2FKCMEX3GE1/14429979043_3d2324965c_o.jpg Photography - 158/365 (Copy) 158/365 Went downtown Greenville this evening, and apparently there is live music every Thursday and Friday night. Tonight these guys were tearing it up. A pretty decent Memphis-style blues band, complete with a pretty sweet harmonica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494486374-K7MC1482YRHT48YKE20Y/14230120927_f2e057043b_o.jpg Photography - 159/365 (Copy) 159/365 I've taken several photos this week around "Due South Coffee". I really like this place a lot. Today I had the chance to chat with one of the co-owners. His name is Patrick. They have a great vision for a unique space. Coffee is important to them, and every cup is individually poured with affection and care. I enjoyed some time with daughter, while sipping a pour over made with a medium roast from El Salvador. I've tried the cold brew iced coffee, which is actually on tap. Patrick also let me taste the Thomas Creek coffee oatmeal stout which is on tap there. All was very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494618058-PKRP6YRBHRRSKWKFEWCR/14428143541_4d4dc05939_o.jpg Photography - 160/365 (Copy) 160/365 Went this evening to pick up my son from his work at Marble Slab Creamery Downtown Greenville. I was early and had my camera, so decided to do a bit of long exposure street photos. I decided to get personally involved, with an interesting result. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494712750-S39GP8WR8L8YN1047CJE/14245519400_77371276a5_o.jpg Photography - 161/365 (Copy) 161/365 Spending a little time in downtown Greenville tonight (again...), and stumbled across this performance of "The Two Gentlemen from Verona" by the River Park in Greenville. It was an interesting performance, in that it definitely stuck with Shakespearean dialogue style, but had sort of a modern set. It was a beautiful Sunday evening for Shakespeare, though "There is a woman of Verona, but she does not esteem my aged eloquence" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494888998-EAXA2NGF3S1B9IQ17A96/14256788539_7bb1285f44_o.jpg Photography - 162/365 (Copy) 162/365 After the US Soccer win yesterday, the streets of Greenville looked a little like this. Hooligans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494988499-YG0LV1ZCU4AKJUEWOXDQ/14425167026_7c0a7e4c2f_o.jpg Photography - 163/365 (Copy) 163/365 This is another part of downtown Greenville that I really like. West End is a kind of artsy side of Greenville with some sort of cool shops and restaurants. Spent a little time walking around here on this hot summer evening. I still can't believe how much Greenville has changed in the 25+ years since I lived here last. It's such a nice town now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495186019-8196MDV0U5AYJIBLT88X/14276195468_f15e80a5aa_o.jpg Photography - 164/365 (Copy) 164/365 Okay ... I almost didn't post this. However, I have to in order to keep my project going. I got home late. I hadn't taken a photo. I was tired. There was a nightlight reflecting in the bathroom. So. Yeah. via https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495084791-0PB567L4D7V0RB55UCQO/14276168950_c9112ed017_o.jpg Photography - 165/365 (Copy) 165/365 One is my favorite daughter. One is her friend. They work together. Today they bought some things, drank coffee, laughed and purchased matching head bands. However, I was informed they would never wear them together at the same time. Not intentionally. That would be too "elementary". I learned something. They are a couple of pretty cool hippie girls. And they let me take their picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495279023-1G87XZRJF6YZI51SHL8W/14298825070_6d24cd1325_o.jpg Photography - 166/365 (Copy) 166/365 Okay ... another dull (and noisy) shot, sorry. But ... it is #Project365.Some will be better than others. We are staying at this Bible School for now. I am looking of things to shoot ... and this didn't really come out the way I had imagined it. Not enough light. Too much noise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495363000-0TO9Z28Q5SAOSTJRLH1Z/14485594215_963262e743_o.jpg Photography - 167/365 (Copy) 167/365 Found these motorcycles parked together in one spot today in downtown Greenville. It caught my attention that they were all considerately parked. And they looked like kind of cool colorful bikes. So I took the shot. Then, as I was standing in line for ice cream at my Son's workplace, I mentioned the shot to my family and the four guys standing in front of me said those bikes belonged to them. I happily showed them the shot, and will be sending them a copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495425053-3B3MDRB3M9163J8SYQJ8/14299024138_5d85b35a41_o.jpg Photography - 168/365 (Copy) 168/365 The Sunsets at EI Bible School always seem to be somewhat magnificent. Sunsets are one of the most difficult shots to get right (in my opinion), and I'm still not getting this one right. How do you capture majesty in pixels? Are there certain things that only the human eye is meant to properly see? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495529751-LKRV7JCDDJ5W37BZFWK3/14310353357_e936986e08_o.jpg Photography - 169/365 (Copy) 169/365 This drink has become something of an obsession. I had not heard of it until we returned to the US ... and now that I've been reading about it, I want to drink it. Every day. The problem? This stuff's expensive. The solution? I am going to start making my own. Let the experiments in fermented tea begin ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495608677-2XHY62EEP2TI5ZDYJZCF/14500814172_c9af7aba72_o.jpg Photography - 170/365 (Copy) 170/365 There are two horses in the field next to where we are staying. This is one of them. This guy takes nice shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495679113-5P86XSZ66T3VGN6CBL72/14506117281_44db69288a_o.jpg Photography - 171/365 (Copy) 171/365 Took a walk today while preparing to speak this evening. I walk around with my camera just to make it look like I'm doing something other than randomly walking around talking to myself. I liked the curves and the textures in this scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495760111-79QORBI0CRD1VSUL8IP7/14559090182_7bf39b4483_o.jpg Photography - 172/365 (Copy) 172/365 This is the final day of speaking at a youth camp here in Greenville. Every evening before I speak, I've enjoyed taking a walk on the nearby streets to get things straight in my head and heart. There is something about straight yellow lines that helps with this process... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495828174-JCDMI3QQ4ZWV1C582C67/14556535871_13b858a984_o.jpg Photography - 173/365 (Copy) 173/365 Enjoyed some BBQ today ... This pig was completely safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495899394-72UD2QBXSFAMVPMB0V08/14558297324_4a4a880103_o.jpg Photography - 174/365 (Copy) 174/365 I was sitting in the auditorium listening to beautiful student testimonies, when I noticed these flowers growing on the back side of the building, just outside the window. I'm not sure why I hadn't noticed them before. The advantage of living in a sub-tropical climate? Green ... and Sub-tropical flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496006658-DE568QDOTTPW2PHK12W7/14373253510_01458b3a02_o.jpg Photography - 175/365 (Copy) 175/365 There is something captivating about sunset here. And the colors are always brilliant. Every Night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496140882-YV7GGCUBCXS0AESRAPL2/14536856456_cdef8ca1e9_o.jpg Photography - 176/265 (Copy) 176/265 Staying near this downtown area this week (more house sitting for people). I like this downtown area, as well ... quaint, with some interesting old-fashioned downtown architecture. Should be more photos of this place later this week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496208165-BWY3MZND51YO7MEGJDYF/14556692331_bf4931cdd4_o.jpg Photography - 177/365 (Copy) 177/365 Went this evening to a special evening at EI Bible School. All of the International students prepared some tasty national dishes. Included were treats from Brazil, Peru and India ... and, of Course, Mongolia. The Mongolian students made up some delicious meat and potato хуушуур. Felt a little like home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496271409-TXFMS0282RLJPBE1T2KS/14373485369_1afe4d295b_o.jpg Photography - 178/365 (Copy) 178/365 While waiting to get the oil changed in my daughter's car (a little BMW), I was wondering around the mechanic's lot with my camera and a 50mm lens. He has a pretty large number of vehicles that have been abandoned and seem to no longer be in use. I thought this one was interesting. I think it's a 1957 Dodge. I'm guessing a collector somewhere would love to get a hold of this car. I personally know nothing about cars, so I have no idea - other than it makes an interesting picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496344260-UHN6K4W71SVKNRVHQHOE/14568101594_8a67061714_o.jpg Photography - 179/365 (Copy) 179/365 Storm came through this afternoon. Pretty awesome looking, actually... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404533939696-3890KO0KEL5APO7SDWXJ/IMG_0339.jpg Photography - 180/365 (Copy) 180/365 Watched the 4th of July fireworks this evening with my lovely wife and daughter. Then was served ice cream by my son. Good night. Happy Birthday 'Merica ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1408213076091-30N22NG4BHXJZ3ZCZQXG/IMG_0367.jpg Photography - 181/365 (Copy) 181/365 Went this evening to the downtown Greer area to shoot some photos. It's an interesting downtown, in that it's both abandoned and redeveloping. Empty buildings next to hipster coffee shops. Makes for interesting wandering and interesting photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1408223627432-SSBHJ6ESB46FXAPJJTND/IMG_0397.jpg Photography - 182/365 (Copy) 182/365 Came around the corner and this scene was just waiting for me. This is Canon. He is patently waiting for Jean-Pierre and Lorene to finish drinks so he can move on to the next thing. Turns out, Renee' and I had already met Lorene the day before while looking at a condo. Small world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434210913-FY74GSNHQ2GOY4D5PZN5/IMG_0404.jpg Photography - 184/365 (Copy) 184/365 One of my favorite shots this year was the other side of this building. I didn't realize the "fuel" building had this written on this side, until I was walking to the Suntrust ATM. Fuel. I have no idea why it's written on this building. But it does look good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434288426-A01DDH65OYHR1JI5OZCB/IMG_0415_HDR.jpg Photography - 185/365 (Copy) 185/365 Came to Tennessee yesterday. Like home ... It's a good place to think. Reflection is good for the soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434405297-WAKM6H6165ER8DNDG127/IMG_3309.jpg Photography - 186/365 (Copy) 186/365 Came back to South Carolina from Tennessee today. Nice trip through the mountains with my favorite daughter, which included coffee, cookies, popsicles an no rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434502474-6ZQBJ80GRZ64JA62FN6K/IMG_0417.jpg Photography - 187/365 (Copy) 187/365 Was at my favorite place to drink coffee and take pictures yesterday (Due South Coffee at The Mill in Taylors, SC) and this shot sort of materialized as I was sitting at the table. I believe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434705184-XAKNM2SFZ4A2WBMWFG5G/No+Social+Visits.Ever.jpg Photography - 188/365 (Copy) 188/365 Was listening to some music at Due South this evening ... and didn't care for it. So I took advantage of the magic hour light and traipsed around The Mill of Taylors to find some interesting photos. And I saw this sign... I have no idea what it means. But, it's awesome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434959287-KEVQZ4NDTOTU1J9ETD0X/IMG_0416.jpg Photography - 189/365 (Copy) 189/365 Usually these downtown streets are packed. Caught this lonely downtown moment today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435143803-SHNKJ2NOFV7Q0GQOWGUG/IMG_3310.jpg Photography - 190/365 (Copy) 190/365 I am making homemade Kombucha (which is a fizzy, tangy fermented tea). The hors are now in the process of the second stage of fermentation. This is were they get sealed and the natural carbonation occurs. Just a couple of days now ... I am eager to try this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435260778-Z3E8Q5DV3WH909T9GIN9/IMG_0447.jpg Photography - 191/365 (Copy) 191/365 I have no idea what the story is behind this. However, this caught my eye a couple of months ago when we first came here. Today, I went for a run before the rain, and decided to cool down by grabbing my camera and walking back here to get a shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435448138-NQMXXMEU4F0K8R5MMWWI/IMG_0460.jpg Photography - 192/365 (Copy) 192/365 This barn is perhaps one of the most photogenic things that's right in from of everyone's face here. After the rain storm we had today, it just kind of called my name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435548930-B66O1GNOI309HZ3YL2E7/IMG_0448+-+Version+2.jpg Photography - 193/365 (Copy) 193/365 The number and the spider webs. Kind of cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435807633-NLAOJYO4KV9URLBAUM79/194.365.07.18.jpg Photography - 194/365 (Copy) 194/365 I'm behind on my up loads, so I'm not going to take a lot of time for explanation on the next few shots. This is another good spot for coffee if you are ever downtown Greenville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435924650-W65C6ZMV8TKTT4Q53P1C/195.365.07.19.jpg Photography - 195/365 (Copy) 195/365 Enjoying the cool wet weather. Nice for a summer change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409436053330-2NKF4QE8Y4MVR472N6AX/196.365.07.20.jpg Photography - 196/365 (Copy) 196/365 Due South Coffee has some new art up on the walls this week. It's interesting contrasted to the vintage coke machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409439853375-VZRT9MMHC56H2QBVWVJY/197.365.07.21.jpg Photography - 197/365 (Copy) 197/365 I love this cloudy weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409440100850-LT6SSM6Q123WK45TAR9A/198.365.07.22.jpg Photography - 198/365 (Copy) 198/365 Today (July 22) my son turned 22. He and some friends went to Atlanta to celebrate. His family surprised him there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409441511579-FERLM7RJ5N8CCAKB1RG0/199.365.07.23.jpg Photography - 199/365 (Copy) 199/365 The exterior lights on the building were providing front lighting for the crepe myrtle at sunset. Kind of a cool shot - and all I had was my iPhone. The best camera is the one you have with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409441749795-W0K066412KPNU0IMTWJ9/200.365.07.24.jpg Photography - 200/365 (Copy) 200/365 Made an offer on a condo today with these good people. 200 days ago, I would have never guessed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409442016524-FP8FXA9IKRG7RH19NU83/201.365.07.25.jpg Photography - 201/365 (Copy) 201/365 I never tire of taking pictures at this place. Telephone insulators make great light fixtures. Whodathunk? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409443036779-VUXNBF45MXCYYW1CKRD8/202.365.07.26.jpg Photography - 202/365 (Copy) 202/365 ... This could be our new address. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409443426083-4Q2S24MQ0E0VCFB5GPRK/203.365.07.27.jpg Photography - 203/365 (Copy) 203/365 This is Bruno. He is German Shepherd with real German lineage. His owner (in the background) is not a small man. Bruno is a very large dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409444589251-JVIYUPP06HWWFOWBNF0B/IMG_0523.jpg Photography - 204/365 (Copy) 204/365 These three have had a lot of fun hanging out together this week. Glad they let me take their picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409445213863-25XMAX5LXHKGU7PW2G2J/IMG_0531.jpg Photography - 205/365 (Copy) 205/365 One more time ... photos from The Mill in Taylors. You'd best not park here, I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409445467665-ZTSOC7QC9ZW9MKD3KR0A/IMG_0540_HDR.jpg Photography - 206/365 (Copy) 206/365 Had supper in Greer tonight. "The Mason Jar" has the best burgers ever. This is the Greer Skyline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409445789600-0LXI1RRSGJTQ2X71XRUO/IMG_0548.jpg Photography - 207/365 (Copy) 207/365 Saw a vintage firetruck on the side of the road. Had to stop and and grab this... I guess State Farm Insurance feels that a vintage convertible fire truck will make customers feel safer? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413340411589-485CNZFGTL52EAUQUJA2/IMG_0561.jpg Photography - 208/365 (Copy) 208/365 This is a shot I've wanted to grab for a while. Railroad tracks seem like an endless constant and are oddly comforting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413340993393-9NKVH96X8VTKCNESBV2S/IMG_0563.jpg Photography - 209/365 (Copy) 209/365 The sunset tonight ... was just... wow. No words. "The heavens declare the Glory of God and the skies display His handiwork" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413341264704-V4NQ1UI48XU6V5A6PYP0/IMG_0564.jpg Photography - 210/365 (Copy) 210/365 Okay ... not really. Or is there such a thing as cubist photography? I was playing with this today during coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413341466115-67NBXWLPJ84E6FRY5FQ0/IMG_0589.jpg Photography - 211/365 (Copy) 211/365 I love these three more than anything else on the planet. We had a fantastically fun afternoon traipsing around Caesar's Head, SC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413341877382-6C2H740NWU06GM12HCE0/IMG_0605.jpg Photography - 212/365 (Copy) 212/365 South Carolina seems to be a place where crepe myrtle absolutely thrives. The stuff is everywhere. It's huge - to the point where some of the plants are tree-sized. The sunset here is always breathtaking, as well. Captured this smaller crepe myrtle framing tonight's sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908372385-FNNZYLVMIMULEI3GNSQH/IMG_9640.jpg Photography - 1/100 Strangers (Copy) 1/100 Strangers I was trying to photograph the bus I had just disembarked when I found this little boy looking over my shoulder. I asked him what he was doing, and he stated that he was "just looking". I then asked him if he thought I was a little strange taking pictures of the street, and he smiled and said a little. His name was Suhkbaatar and was walking home from school with his sister Otgonzolboo. They graciously allowed me to take their portrait right then and there... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908446373-78NG0GPI7FKJLLSLPNEV/IMG_9876_Edit+1.jpg Photography - 2/100 Strangers (Copy) 2/100 Strangers This morning I had to go to my office at the Grain of Wheat Center to make some copies (music again today at CCAN). The Lunar New Year marks the coming of Spring to Mongolia. The traditional greeting is "Are you having a nice Spring?" The irony of that is that it was -30F when I left my apartment this morning. Nice spring, indeed. Came across this handsome Mongolian gentleman, dressed in a traditional "Deel" on the way back from my office, and asked to take his portrait. He kindly obliged ... and today's shot is a Mongolian holiday treasure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908487184-SUKZVURJ8BM5T4V8FFQC/IMG_9886.jpg Photography - 3/100 Strangers (Copy) 3/100 Strangers Today was the first day of the Spring semester of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at the Grain of Wheat Center. After Renee's class I saw this handsome dude in a traditional Mongolian hat and deel in the hallway. I asked how his class went, and it seems that it was good first day and that he likes his teacher, as well ... This is is Bayarbal. His name means "Happiness" ... and with that awesome hat, who wouldn't be happy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908505226-C8YKRAB3M5OOKDO4GZV6/IMG_9931.jpg Photography - 4/100 Strangers (Copy) 4/100 Strangers So this young lady allowed me to take her photo while we were having our staff meeting. Therefore, I wanted to also add her to today's picture pool. Her bright smiling face served us up the best pizza in UB. I didn't catch her name ... and she was a bit shy at first ... but that smile! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908529453-9KW23Z9MKB9D60JD9NHM/IMG_9830.jpg Photography - 5/100 Strangers (Copy) 5/100 Strangers Today there was some kind of concert going on at the Mongolian National Wrestling Palace. As I was walking by, the event was letting out and these three guys stepped out for a smoke. I had to stop and ask if I could take their photo. They agreed. And it was awesome. The man on the far right is sporting his lifetime achievements on the front of his дээл (Mongolian Traditional Clothing). These men have seen so much over their years. Mongolia is quickly changing, and these guys have lived through it. Life experience may even be more desirable than teeth ... or for some us, as the case may be ... hair.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908565624-D9W20X4KCQ6IUKUF1KBW/IMG_9873.jpg Photography - 6/100 Strangers (Copy) 6/100 Strangers This is a street portrait of a good looking gentleman I met on the way home from work today. His name Dashen....(something I can't remember). I feel fairly safe in saying that his short name is "Dash" as that is a common name for men here. The pre-sunset light in Mongolia is absolutely beautiful. This man was crossing the road in that beautiful light, and I had to ask if If could take his portrait. He was surprised, but agreed ... and I am going to print this and give it to him tomorrow or Saturday. He was pleased. I was pleased. A good day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908580778-8Q88B7N3JCML177TVVSQ/IMG_0028.jpg Photography - 7/100 Strangers (Copy) 7/100 Strangers This young lady was with her friend at "Cornerstone Church of All Nations" today. When I asked if I could take their portrait, they gladly agreed. I had seen them there a few times before. They come to our English Speaking International church, and it's always great to see their smiling faces. I made one click today. And this is it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393601931054-F4IVA3PKAYBIH3YLTEC4/IMG_0167.jpg Photography - 8/100 (Copy) 8/100 Today I set out to find someone to meet the requirements for the "100 Strangers" portion of this project. I was a little bummed that I was once again running up against a wall. I almost asked one guy who looked most interesting, but also seemed to be a little drunk. I didn't want to deal with the consequences of asking a drunk guy to take his photo. So I was a little discouraged. Then this awesome couple crossed my path. This is Munkhuu (the Grandpa) and Yanjimaa (the Grandma) dressed up so nicely in their traditional Mongolian дээл. I couldn't have been more happy with this capture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394370907724-W73QH1IBZ9EX5MS6EGAU/IMG_0217.jpg Photography - 9/100 (Copy) 9/100 Today I walked into a local import store (It is ironically called "Good Price" ... the prices are actually not that great) and I saw this young lady wearing a Chicago Cubs hoodie. I knew instantly this is today's 100 strangers shot. I haven't lived in Chicago since I was a little boy, yet I still consider the Windy City to be something of my "hometown" ... and if I watch baseball, I still kind of prefer the Cubs (Losing consistently since 1908). So this girl wearing a Cubs hoodie in the middle of UB struck a chord with me. Her is name is Болорцэцэг (This means "Crystal Flower") and she knew nothing about baseball. Her older sister had given her the hoodie as a gift. She wears it stay warm while working in produce where strawberries are about $15 a pound. Good Price, indeed... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394460203273-ZVLGBQ6X87PQK3U9RSHV/IMG_0305.jpg Photography - 10/100 (Copy) 10/100 During today's evening "magic hour" a band of clouds covered the sun, taking away my beautiful, golden, Mongolian, pre-sunset light. I took a couple of shots of some random-ish things, but really wanted a stranger shot. So I stood in front of the State Department Store and waited for the cloud bank to move. This young lady was waiting for a friend. The cloud bank moved, and she was still waiting, so I asked if could take her portrait in the perfect light. She laughed and laughed ... but kindly obliged. Her name is Энх Саруул ... I think this means something like "peaceful serenity", although it could also have something to do with peace and clarity. She was a great subject. I shot one of her and her friend, as well. She went on her way, still laughing at the сонин гадаад (strange foreigner). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394639378576-PY4NQJR74IBD7KYPAL3O/IMG_0331.jpg Photography - 11/100 (Copy) 11/100 This afternoon this young lady came into the Grain of Wheat Center (the student center where I work) to use one of our computers to prepare her CV and application for an internship at a local telephone/cable company. She is a senior at a local accounting school. This is Жагаргадиу (This is a Tibetan name. She goes by "Jagii"). She agreed to a portrait in the afternoon sunlight, then went right back to working on her internship application. You can see the intensity and determination in her eyes. I was kind of impressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395153930111-P16QUG51JSHE1BGE6DJ9/IMG_0481.jpg Photography - 12/100 (Copy) 12/100 This young man's name is Otgoo. He is a server at the Rosewood Kitchen + Enoteca in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Otgoo is a super conscientious server and was a good sport in allowing me to take his photo today. I must say that I recommend this place. It has some of the best food in UB. I had a Crispy-Skinned Half Chicken, and it was delicious. I also recommend ordering the parmesan herb fries. So good. And if you go, ask for Otgoo. He does a great job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396346894473-JE3GN2UX1FUXT3B52YA5/IMG_0191.jpg Photography - 13/100 (Copy) 13/100 I saw these two guys standing on the corner by the bus stop, just after I got off the bus today. They are clearly from the Mongolian Countryside, and were happy to allow me to take their photo. They are with a group that has traveled into the "big city" from the south Gobi. These two are herders. The younger man's name is Ѳлзий Буяи (Ultzii Buyai ... means something about a a blessing). The older gentlemen's name, I can not even begin to pronounce. I am pretty sure it's a Tibetan name, as it's nothing like any Mongolian name I've ever heard. In any case, I asked the older gentleman how he liked the city. His answer: "It's not nice or friendly. Too much movement. Too many cars." Given that where these guys are from, where it's mostly sand and camels, I guess Ulaanbaatar is a bit over the top. So happy to have met these two country gentlemen today. Perfect Mongolian friendliness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398382610839-5S766RPFM95E2F9ZW0EJ/IMG_5729.jpg Photography - 14/100 (Copy) 14/100 This is "Ultzie" and he is the main Chef at a new restaurant in Ulaanbaatar called "German Doner." I decided to go here today because I decided that a Bratwurst for lunch sounded fantastic (and it was!) Ultzie has been working here for the past four months, which is also the length of time the restaurant has been open. They are very eager to please and are doing a great job serving quality German and Turkish cuisine. Ultzie was kind enough to allow me to photograph him If you're ever in Ulaanbaatar stop by and have Ultzie serve you up a bratwurst. He does them right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1400157675501-JTW12OO9S3D3FF3XG66V/IMG_6821.jpg Photography - Stranger #15 (Copy) Stranger #15 Ran into these two gals while on a photo excursion up to the Prague Castle. They were taking pictures of each other, and when I asked if I could take their photo and add them to my strangers collection, I was expecting European accents. To my surprise, I heard Southern US! I was happy to meet Elizabeth from Athens, TN and Moriah from San Jose, CA ... in Prague, Czech Republic. We live in a small, small world, indeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493040528-UCJEQ6KCNWKZYA9YJVHQ/14359602745_16b4757009_o.jpg Photography - Stranger #16 (Copy) Stranger #16 Found these two sitting at a Frozen Yogurt place in Greenville, SC. This is Brian and his dog, Bones. Brian has had Bones for about three years and has found him to be a great dog. They were both kind enough to pose for a portrait while waiting for a frozen treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493979359-UHC4YCN92UFUC2098G3M/14359351526_8f72f83ef4_o.jpg Photography - Stranger #17 (Copy) Stranger #17 Downtown Greenville was kind of sketchy 25 years ago when we lived here. Now ... it's fantastic. Today Renee' and I were down here after church to hang out with our kids for a little while (before they went into work) and we met Abby. She is with her two dogs, Roan and Frost. Two puppies. Lot's of downtown activity. It was difficult to get them all looking my way at the same time. In fact, that never happened. However, it was nice to meet Abby and her two canine friends anyway. Downtown Greenville is now the place to be ... especially if one has dogs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494531401-P61U8UHKRYYTN4F7YOEB/14230120927_f2e057043b_o.jpg Photography - Stranger #18 (Copy) Stranger #18 I've taken several photos this week around "Due South Coffee". I really like this place a lot. Today I had the chance to chat with one of the co-owners. His name is Patrick. They have a great vision for a unique space. Coffee is important to them, and every cup is individually poured with affection and care. I enjoyed some time with daughter, while sipping a pour over made with a medium roast from El Salvador. I've tried the cold brew iced coffee, which is actually on tap. Patrick also let me taste the Thomas Creek coffee oatmeal stout which is on tap there. All was very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409433476748-7E5HWO04J48OJZJUPPKF/IMG_0823.jpg Photography - 19/100 (Copy) 19/100 So I haven't taken a stranger portrait in some time, but today's photo sort of landed in my lens. This lovely young lady is Jekela and she was visiting Greenville from another part of the State for the purposes of her work. She borrowed my computer to charge and power supply, and we struck up a conversation which resulted in her kindly allowing me to take her portrait. She was so kind and so photogenic! Perfect for 19/100 strangers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413328688696-BXTZHEPNEKEJQGHQ96FZ/IMG_1065.png Photography - Pastor Bhan (Stranger #20) (Copy) Pastor Bhan (Stranger #20) Met this beautiful family while visiting the World Relief Refugee Resettlement Office in Atlanta. Pastor Bhan and his lovely wife and daughter are from Myanmar (Burma) and pastors' the Shan refugees who are coming to Atlanta from war-torn Burma. This is a brave and gentle family. Real heroes. 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I asked him what he was doing, and he stated that he was "just looking". I then asked him if he thought I was a little strange taking pictures of the street, and he smiled and said a little. His name was Suhkbaatar and was walking home from school with his sister Otgonzolboo. They graciously allowed me to take their portrait right then and there... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496946000236-WOD0NOI7H87OCS846KR4/IMG_5237-Edit.jpg photos Curved building facade with rectangular columns in black and white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496611306044-00VY3NWCARQD4L3LVN51/11101085_10152740384911120_2792711097174075024_o.jpg photos - The Shepherdess (Copy) The Shepherdess A young Burundian shepherd girl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496948396694-L9UE4ANAL4PSI97CAHAL/34570270-454801316.jpg photos Woman with long hair wearing a black top, standing in an alleyway, with a green sign and buildings in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1504016198308-IHXBMD42PHFRQDGWYHHV/IMG_7477.jpg photos Woman with curly hair smiling softly near a window with blurred greenery outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908446373-78NG0GPI7FKJLLSLPNEV/IMG_9876_Edit+1.jpg photos - 2/100 Strangers (Copy) 2/100 Strangers This morning I had to go to my office at the Grain of Wheat Center to make some copies (music again today at CCAN). The Lunar New Year marks the coming of Spring to Mongolia. The traditional greeting is "Are you having a nice Spring?" The irony of that is that it was -30F when I left my apartment this morning. Nice spring, indeed. Came across this handsome Mongolian gentleman, dressed in a traditional "Deel" on the way back from my office, and asked to take his portrait. He kindly obliged ... and today's shot is a Mongolian holiday treasure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496946581633-BA8WGQSWGVNCKQF8PZVJ/IMG_0093.jpg photos Historic multi-story building with brick and stone architecture, featuring decorative columns and arched windows, situated in an urban area at dusk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496611686159-IY30SNRTKK5CYO0597F5/11078004_10152740375746120_5080814131014184183_o.jpg photos - Concern (Copy) Concern Mothers with their children at a malnutrition screening in Burundi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496948401312-VB6E5SSP576FLKN4V0FS/55880760-454801288.jpg photos Person wearing a black hat with decorative accents, standing outdoors in a wooded area with fallen leaves on the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496515009330-KU34LOTMIMDZGW2N6SBX/IMG_6269.jpg photos Woman with short hair smiling, wearing a red top, against a brick wall background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908487184-SUKZVURJ8BM5T4V8FFQC/IMG_9886.jpg photos - 3/100 Strangers (Copy) 3/100 Strangers Today was the first day of the Spring semester of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at the Grain of Wheat Center. After Renee's class I saw this handsome dude in a traditional Mongolian hat and deel in the hallway. I asked how his class went, and it seems that it was good first day and that he likes his teacher, as well ... This is is Bayarbal. His name means "Happiness" ... and with that awesome hat, who wouldn't be happy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496946598020-OTV5IAOE8GZNHW4L8R6G/IMG_5091-Edit.jpg photos Old, weathered industrial building with rusted metal siding surrounded by leafless trees and overgrown grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496945410579-8ONMI52O4LF2BOYC2VL2/38711584-454801295.jpg photos - Mongolian Son (Copy) Mongolian Son A young boy, living in the Mongolian countryside, is often dressed to look like a girl. The evil spirits are less likely to curse or steal him away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496948417614-CC6IR24XWILISEV8GR0H/IMG_4606-Edit.jpg photos A man in a blue shirt and a woman in a maroon sweater smiling and leaning on a windowsill in a rustic setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496515667362-XQ0T60XJ30ZSUOC0V2Z9/IMG_5713.jpg photos Person standing outdoors on grass, wearing jeans and a black shirt with arms crossed, trees in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908505226-C8YKRAB3M5OOKDO4GZV6/IMG_9931.jpg photos - 4/100 Strangers (Copy) 4/100 Strangers So this young lady allowed me to take her photo while we were having our staff meeting. Therefore, I wanted to also add her to today's picture pool. Her bright smiling face served us up the best pizza in UB. I didn't catch her name ... and she was a bit shy at first ... but that smile! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496946673589-3XFOS7VK7DTWTK24N6OL/IMG_7005.jpg photos Interior of a Gothic cathedral with vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and stone columns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496945580929-R79U5GLPRH4WED04KDSD/IMG_9948_HDR.jpg photos - Russian Housing (Copy) Russian Housing Russian block apartments in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496948586027-EKDK9QO5B7QHWLHCSLN7/55882786-454801277.jpg photos Woman playing with black dog in autumn forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496515642903-7AE5LGC5S3PA13YS2FAK/tiffany1.jpg photos Smiling woman with long brown hair in a natural outdoor setting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908529453-9KW23Z9MKB9D60JD9NHM/IMG_9830.jpg photos - 5/100 Strangers (Copy) 5/100 Strangers Today there was some kind of concert going on at the Mongolian National Wrestling Palace. As I was walking by, the event was letting out and these three guys stepped out for a smoke. I had to stop and ask if I could take their photo. They agreed. And it was awesome. The man on the far right is sporting his lifetime achievements on the front of his дээл (Mongolian Traditional Clothing). These men have seen so much over their years. Mongolia is quickly changing, and these guys have lived through it. Life experience may even be more desirable than teeth ... or for some us, as the case may be ... hair.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496947604028-V8M4EOJP0FZ78U8OGLOD/IMG_6075-HDR.jpg photos Difficult lighting and homely homes are no problem. I have the necessary expertise and equipment to ready your home for the MLS or FSBO . Contact me for an appointment or consultation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496945637638-ROKKT5XBNTV6M9YXV25Q/IMG_9631.jpg photos - City Tents (Copy) City Tents Mongolian gers (yurts) in the dead of winter at the center of Ulaanbaatar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496514993742-20P0M30UVKEGVMUWBTHD/IMG_6263.jpg photos Person wearing a green hat and denim jacket next to a brick wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908565624-D9W20X4KCQ6IUKUF1KBW/IMG_9873.jpg photos - 6/100 Strangers (Copy) 6/100 Strangers This is a street portrait of a good looking gentleman I met on the way home from work today. His name Dashen....(something I can't remember). I feel fairly safe in saying that his short name is "Dash" as that is a common name for men here. The pre-sunset light in Mongolia is absolutely beautiful. This man was crossing the road in that beautiful light, and I had to ask if If could take his portrait. He was surprised, but agreed ... and I am going to print this and give it to him tomorrow or Saturday. He was pleased. I was pleased. A good day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496515220618-FIP78BPYFXKY167XE5FA/IMG_6298.jpg photos Man with glasses and red bow tie against a brick wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392908580778-8Q88B7N3JCML177TVVSQ/IMG_0028.jpg photos - 7/100 Strangers (Copy) 7/100 Strangers This young lady was with her friend at "Cornerstone Church of All Nations" today. When I asked if I could take their portrait, they gladly agreed. I had seen them there a few times before. They come to our English Speaking International church, and it's always great to see their smiling faces. I made one click today. And this is it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1496515301816-MK2OVMPVO3258ZYGL9D5/IMG_6151.jpg photos Smiling person with tattoos wearing a red dress standing against a brick wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393601931054-F4IVA3PKAYBIH3YLTEC4/IMG_0167.jpg photos - 8/100 (Copy) 8/100 Today I set out to find someone to meet the requirements for the "100 Strangers" portion of this project. I was a little bummed that I was once again running up against a wall. I almost asked one guy who looked most interesting, but also seemed to be a little drunk. I didn't want to deal with the consequences of asking a drunk guy to take his photo. So I was a little discouraged. Then this awesome couple crossed my path. This is Munkhuu (the Grandpa) and Yanjimaa (the Grandma) dressed up so nicely in their traditional Mongolian дээл. I couldn't have been more happy with this capture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394370907724-W73QH1IBZ9EX5MS6EGAU/IMG_0217.jpg photos - 9/100 (Copy) 9/100 Today I walked into a local import store (It is ironically called "Good Price" ... the prices are actually not that great) and I saw this young lady wearing a Chicago Cubs hoodie. I knew instantly this is today's 100 strangers shot. I haven't lived in Chicago since I was a little boy, yet I still consider the Windy City to be something of my "hometown" ... and if I watch baseball, I still kind of prefer the Cubs (Losing consistently since 1908). So this girl wearing a Cubs hoodie in the middle of UB struck a chord with me. Her is name is Болорцэцэг (This means "Crystal Flower") and she knew nothing about baseball. Her older sister had given her the hoodie as a gift. She wears it stay warm while working in produce where strawberries are about $15 a pound. Good Price, indeed... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394460203273-ZVLGBQ6X87PQK3U9RSHV/IMG_0305.jpg photos - 10/100 (Copy) 10/100 During today's evening "magic hour" a band of clouds covered the sun, taking away my beautiful, golden, Mongolian, pre-sunset light. I took a couple of shots of some random-ish things, but really wanted a stranger shot. So I stood in front of the State Department Store and waited for the cloud bank to move. This young lady was waiting for a friend. The cloud bank moved, and she was still waiting, so I asked if could take her portrait in the perfect light. She laughed and laughed ... but kindly obliged. Her name is Энх Саруул ... I think this means something like "peaceful serenity", although it could also have something to do with peace and clarity. She was a great subject. I shot one of her and her friend, as well. She went on her way, still laughing at the сонин гадаад (strange foreigner). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394639378576-PY4NQJR74IBD7KYPAL3O/IMG_0331.jpg photos - 11/100 (Copy) 11/100 This afternoon this young lady came into the Grain of Wheat Center (the student center where I work) to use one of our computers to prepare her CV and application for an internship at a local telephone/cable company. She is a senior at a local accounting school. This is Жагаргадиу (This is a Tibetan name. She goes by "Jagii"). She agreed to a portrait in the afternoon sunlight, then went right back to working on her internship application. You can see the intensity and determination in her eyes. I was kind of impressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395153930111-P16QUG51JSHE1BGE6DJ9/IMG_0481.jpg photos - 12/100 (Copy) 12/100 This young man's name is Otgoo. He is a server at the Rosewood Kitchen + Enoteca in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Otgoo is a super conscientious server and was a good sport in allowing me to take his photo today. I must say that I recommend this place. It has some of the best food in UB. I had a Crispy-Skinned Half Chicken, and it was delicious. I also recommend ordering the parmesan herb fries. So good. And if you go, ask for Otgoo. He does a great job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396346894473-JE3GN2UX1FUXT3B52YA5/IMG_0191.jpg photos - 13/100 (Copy) 13/100 I saw these two guys standing on the corner by the bus stop, just after I got off the bus today. They are clearly from the Mongolian Countryside, and were happy to allow me to take their photo. They are with a group that has traveled into the "big city" from the south Gobi. These two are herders. The younger man's name is Ѳлзий Буяи (Ultzii Buyai ... means something about a a blessing). The older gentlemen's name, I can not even begin to pronounce. I am pretty sure it's a Tibetan name, as it's nothing like any Mongolian name I've ever heard. In any case, I asked the older gentleman how he liked the city. His answer: "It's not nice or friendly. Too much movement. Too many cars." Given that where these guys are from, where it's mostly sand and camels, I guess Ulaanbaatar is a bit over the top. So happy to have met these two country gentlemen today. Perfect Mongolian friendliness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398382610839-5S766RPFM95E2F9ZW0EJ/IMG_5729.jpg photos - 14/100 (Copy) 14/100 This is "Ultzie" and he is the main Chef at a new restaurant in Ulaanbaatar called "German Doner." I decided to go here today because I decided that a Bratwurst for lunch sounded fantastic (and it was!) Ultzie has been working here for the past four months, which is also the length of time the restaurant has been open. They are very eager to please and are doing a great job serving quality German and Turkish cuisine. Ultzie was kind enough to allow me to photograph him If you're ever in Ulaanbaatar stop by and have Ultzie serve you up a bratwurst. He does them right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1400157675501-JTW12OO9S3D3FF3XG66V/IMG_6821.jpg photos - Stranger #15 (Copy) Stranger #15 Ran into these two gals while on a photo excursion up to the Prague Castle. They were taking pictures of each other, and when I asked if I could take their photo and add them to my strangers collection, I was expecting European accents. To my surprise, I heard Southern US! I was happy to meet Elizabeth from Athens, TN and Moriah from San Jose, CA ... in Prague, Czech Republic. We live in a small, small world, indeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493040528-UCJEQ6KCNWKZYA9YJVHQ/14359602745_16b4757009_o.jpg photos - Stranger #16 (Copy) Stranger #16 Found these two sitting at a Frozen Yogurt place in Greenville, SC. This is Brian and his dog, Bones. Brian has had Bones for about three years and has found him to be a great dog. They were both kind enough to pose for a portrait while waiting for a frozen treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493979359-UHC4YCN92UFUC2098G3M/14359351526_8f72f83ef4_o.jpg photos - Stranger #17 (Copy) Stranger #17 Downtown Greenville was kind of sketchy 25 years ago when we lived here. Now ... it's fantastic. Today Renee' and I were down here after church to hang out with our kids for a little while (before they went into work) and we met Abby. She is with her two dogs, Roan and Frost. Two puppies. Lot's of downtown activity. It was difficult to get them all looking my way at the same time. In fact, that never happened. However, it was nice to meet Abby and her two canine friends anyway. Downtown Greenville is now the place to be ... especially if one has dogs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494531401-P61U8UHKRYYTN4F7YOEB/14230120927_f2e057043b_o.jpg photos - Stranger #18 (Copy) Stranger #18 I've taken several photos this week around "Due South Coffee". I really like this place a lot. Today I had the chance to chat with one of the co-owners. His name is Patrick. They have a great vision for a unique space. Coffee is important to them, and every cup is individually poured with affection and care. I enjoyed some time with daughter, while sipping a pour over made with a medium roast from El Salvador. I've tried the cold brew iced coffee, which is actually on tap. Patrick also let me taste the Thomas Creek coffee oatmeal stout which is on tap there. All was very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409433476748-7E5HWO04J48OJZJUPPKF/IMG_0823.jpg photos - 19/100 (Copy) 19/100 So I haven't taken a stranger portrait in some time, but today's photo sort of landed in my lens. This lovely young lady is Jekela and she was visiting Greenville from another part of the State for the purposes of her work. She borrowed my computer to charge and power supply, and we struck up a conversation which resulted in her kindly allowing me to take her portrait. She was so kind and so photogenic! Perfect for 19/100 strangers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413328688696-BXTZHEPNEKEJQGHQ96FZ/IMG_1065.png photos - Pastor Bhan (Stranger #20) (Copy) Pastor Bhan (Stranger #20) Met this beautiful family while visiting the World Relief Refugee Resettlement Office in Atlanta. Pastor Bhan and his lovely wife and daughter are from Myanmar (Burma) and pastors' the Shan refugees who are coming to Atlanta from war-torn Burma. This is a brave and gentle family. Real heroes. 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Starting January 6, 2014. January 1st is an arbitrary day anyway. The 6th is a good day to start stuff, too. Taken by the Mongolian National Circus on a very cold day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1451696702478-94ZI1QR8Q6YLDTTM3T5E/image-asset.jpeg Photo - 1/366 (Copy) 1/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421297184444-0YU3ZZ3YJ0KJD7LXU0V0/image-asset.jpeg Photo - 1.1/15 (Copy) 1.1/15 The Greenville Furniture Exchange is going out of business after 100 years. Renee' and I had stopped by there to see what was inside. Apart from a several interesting pieces of old furniture (we purchased a bookshelf and small red dresser), we also met Tony. After going back a second time and chatting with this interesting Greenville native, I decided he, the store and their story would be perfect for the first installment of my 15 Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782833942-YQKNQEJE7GRNSJ30SZFH/IMG_2026+%281+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.1/15 - Never Forget (Copy) 2.1/15 - Never Forget It happened almost 21 years from the day this was taken. An airplane holding the presidents of Rwanda and Burundi was shot down over the Rwandan president's own compound. What ensued was brutality of the worse sort. Within three months, over a million people were savagely murdered. Many more were homeless or displaced. Every soul in Rwanda was affected by this horrible time in their history. The culmination of decades long colonialist fed class wars left a people broken and vulnerable. These are just a few of the names of the dead. Many of these are children. Rwanda is moving on. But they can never forget. The world should not forget either. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799369849-NDZS2YZY9SNQZED56BVF/IMG_2260+%281+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.1/15 - Cash Crop (Copy) 3.1/15 - Cash Crop Burundi. It's a nation known primarily for coffee. There's a lot more here. These are a few images that I hope will tell some of Burundi's story. While Burundi is about much more than coffee - I will say that Burundian coffee is delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569792855-8J3YY8UD7T01HHNO9BQF/IMG_2646.jpg Photo - 4.1/15 - Scuppernong (Copy) 4.1/15 - Scuppernong It's the state fruit of North Carolina. It's a large variety of muscadine, native to the Southern US. It's a most unique bookstore in downtown Greensboro, NC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392958894289-CNJTBR2X6SYNDBMHFD6V/IMG_9613.jpg Photo - 2/365 (Copy) 2/365 This is 2/365 - I am actually no entirely happy with this shot, but it does capture a January afternoon in UB. The ISO is kind o high (I didn't have a tripod) so this seems a little noisy to me. But the point of this project for me is to keep shooting and to experiment. Next time ... low ISO and a tripod ... :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1451800408381-XDPWA92I31JRR3ZA1VAU/image-asset.jpeg Photo - 2/366 (Copy) 2/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421297549762-CV55WMNAN99A0R0FCY1D/GFE+2.jpg Photo - 1.2/15 (Copy) 1.2/15 The owner and operater of the Greenville Furniture Exchange is a slender southern gentleman of Irish decent. His softspoken draw and genteel ways are vestiges of a former era. Don't be fooled, though. When the buzzer in the office sounds, signaling that someone has come through the front door, Tony is nimble on his feet and ready move furniture out the door. After 40 years in the furniture business, he knows how to make a deal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782830139-1TYEEIRIM9C95MDAUQOV/IMG_2015+%282+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.2/15 - WRR (Copy) 2.2/15 - WRR This documentation is of some of the work being done by World Relief in Rwanda. World Relief is working here, as the organization does in many parts of the world, seeking to empower local churches to serve the most vulnerable. After decades long conflict - Rwanda is full of vulnerable people. Giving handouts isn't going to cut it. People don't want free candy or trinkets from the West. People want dignity. People, who I believe are created in the image of God, want to live lives in the joy of community. World Relief seeks to do development work in a way that provides these things: dignity and community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799554909-VAMLWYRBFV04HLDGHGMN/IMG_2266+%282+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.2/15 (Copy) 3.2/15 Rising up from Lake Tanganyika (the second largest and second deepest fresh water lake in the world; second only to Lake Bakal in Russia), Burundi is a beautiful, misty, mountainous country. It's full of farmland, fertile soil, fresh fruit and beautiful people. Visiting today, one would never know that Burundi is still reeling from a long and brutal civil war. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432570270303-014A0WNM4OCR5S5140EI/IMG_2557.jpg Photo - 4.2/15 - Brian Lampkin, Owner/Operator (Copy) 4.2/15 - Brian Lampkin, Owner/Operator On the first evening I discovered Scuppernong, I met Brian, the owner. He's a soft spoken visionary, who is an absolute pleasure to converse with. Brian shared a bit of his story, moving to Greensboro from Buffalo, NY, and opening this bookstore in 2014. His vision for a store that becomes a real-life community is truly fantastic. In an era where "virtual community" (whatever that is) is usually the best you're going to get, it was refreshing to step into a place where community with real people, reading real books, drinking real coffee (or wine or craft beer, should you prefer) and having real conversations was a breath of fresh air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392958993846-9H25BKBNFRU5S230HMUW/IMG_9631.jpg Photo - 3/365 (Copy) 3/365 Today was close to -40 ... in fact, my phone said that the weather this morning was -53 windchill and smoke. This is an excellent descriptive shot of this cold winter day ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1451869914582-JLHIWNYM48FM2DW54UMT/IMG_5091+%281%29.jpg Photo - 3/366 (Copy) 3/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421297833000-O61U8QDOQ72HZUDSVDBG/GFE+3.jpg Photo - 1.3/15 (Copy) 1.3/15 The Greenville Furniture Exchange began in 1914 with Tony's Irish grandmother selling victorian furniture on the streets of Chicago. The family later moved to the upstate and the business was taken over by his father and uncle. They began to sell furniture "on credit" and that's how Tony started his long career in the furniture business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782641590-NSCZ06DNW93CFUGN9HTP/IMG_1906+%283+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.3/15 - The First Step (Copy) 2.3/15 - The First Step The largest social network in the world is not Facebook or Twitter. The largest social network in the work is the Christian Church. If the church is united, there is unlimited potential. When the church is divided, it's a deep, deep struggle. The first thing which must happen is bringing together the churches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799738206-WUJU1U1OUCG1BNXT11D1/IMG_2167+%284+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.3/15 - Burundian Beauty (Copy) 3.3/15 - Burundian Beauty The light in Burundi is deep and warm. This beautiful woman was out walking one evening and agreed to a portrait. While there is a culture of honoring elders in Burundi, the reality is that most of the country is made up of young people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569440970-E7ESWOH8ASW67SOT1JVI/IMG_2565.jpg Photo - 4.3/15 - A Selection of Wines (Copy) 4.3/15 - A Selection of Wines Scuppernong has a large variety of wines and craft beers, as well as menu good things to eat. Both of the meals I had were full of flavor and satisfaction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959071684-2W01IQBEV702U25J89OY/IMG_9640.jpg Photo - 4/365 (Copy) 4/365 I was trying to photograph the bus I had just disembarked when I found this little boy looking over my shoulder. I asked him what he was doing, and he stated that he was "just looking". I then asked him if he thought I was a little strange taking pictures of the street, and he smiled and said a little. His name was Suhkbaatar and was walking home from school with his sister Otgonzolboo. They graciously allowed me to take their portrait right then and there... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1451962179332-XYFFHRDWUJOKF6EPFHWA/IMG_5097.jpg Photo - 4/366 (Copy) 4/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421298113374-SE16QGOYMR3RO93SJ368/IMG_1763.jpg Photo - 1.4/15 (Copy) 1.4/15 "I started when I was 14 years old collecting from folks who bought on credit." Immediately I had this image of a young teenager in the mid-1950's pedaling around the neighborhoods of Greenville, collecting a dollar or two from folks who'd purchased their new armoir on credit. My guess is that some of those pieces are probably still sitting in a living room today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782644890-JXZXT064MDU1O7MRQEI8/15.02.02+%284+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.4/15 - Unity (Copy) 2.4/15 - Unity These are pastors. They are from various denominations, traditions and even social classes. One of the first tasks to community transformation is to work with spiritual gatekeepers. These men meet together on a regular basis to talk about the needs of the community and to plan and strategize together as to how they will work together to address those community needs. They learn to work together. They lead their congregations in fellowshipping with each other. World Relief provides training for them and for their congregations in Biblical and transformative world view and spirituality. The leaders come together. The leaders are changed. The community is on it's way to being transformed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799487314-5FKK50A2215XBURY2B0Z/IMG_2142+%283+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.04/13 - The Shepherdess (Copy) 3.04/13 - The Shepherdess Many of the children in Burundi lost one or more of their parents in the decades long conflict. 1 out of 10 children in Burundi never make it past the age of five. Malnutrition, malaria and poverty are epidemic. The communities of vulnerable peoples are evident. This little girl comes a family who has some money, because they have goats. Many of the people in this area are living on less than $1 per day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569457441-3SDUJJMJ7THFQNBM8X4C/IMG_2567.jpg Photo - 4.4/15 - Rachel and Shannon (Copy) 4.4/15 - Rachel and Shannon These two were working the second night I visited Scuppernong. I must say that I was impressed with the apparent artisan community in Greensboro. Rachel and Shannon informed me that Winston is where the center of the arts community in the Triads of North Carolina has historically been seated. Shannon was quick to share, "It wasn't that long ago that downtown Greensboro was just dead. That's changing though." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959172430-P9W53QVV2IJNRS08RODW/IMG_9651.jpg Photo - 5/365 (Copy) 5/365 This is some graffiti on a wall behind the cancer hospital in the 13th District. Was cutting through there from the bus stop on the way to work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1453260108488-A8PU6HHLM6X0JD00QVDC/image-asset.jpeg Photo - 5/366 (Copy) 5/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421325873564-8I2THEA67QI0NHEHEZZM/IMG_1756.jpg Photo - 1.5/15 (Copy) 1.5/15 The Greenville Furniture Exchange has been at it's Poinset Highway location for 69 years. While the rest of Greenville has experienced a significant uptake over the past 25 years, Poinset highway has remained virtually untouched by Greenville's development. Tony observed that "these businesses along here are small and can't afford to move. So they close or sell. That's what I'm doing." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782669663-0Y33PC8MDS2CWHVONWA8/IMG_1913+%285+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.5/15 - Training in Mission (Copy) 2.5/15 - Training in Mission In Rwanda, the churches train groups of integral mission workers. These workers are trained in word and in deed. They know how to apply Biblical world view in their own lives and in the lives of those they connect with. They've also been trained in basic health, nutrition and hygiene principles. They do trainings like this one once a week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799368335-YBUOYH6AMF6ZRDJ7RDFE/IMG_2134+%285+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.5/10 - The Wall (Copy) 3.5/10 - The Wall Burundi is a nation behind walls. It's a beautiful place with grand potential - but still struggling with the ravages of war, poverty and lack of basic nutrition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569489152-Y5XFE15CRK4ISNTQ8YJG/IMG_2575.jpg Photo - 4.5/15 - Reading our Rights (Copy) 4.5/15 - Reading our Rights Greensboro is where the modern Civil Rights movement in the US essentially began. In 1960 a courageous group of African American students refused to leave the lunch counter at the Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro. That began a nationwide movement of sit-ins, a start toward fair and equal treatment for people of color. Scuppernong had an designated area of curated titles which point to the history of this community. There are several other curated areas of the store which specialize in the issues and complexities of our day. The titles are not going to be typical "bestsellers" (although they do carry those). But I many literary treasures. It's worth the hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959229576-4JHLFSI2FE8U31O7EXKH/IMG_9660.jpg Photo - 6/365 (Copy) 6/365 I am not a huge "Self-Portrait" person ... However, I did read on a photography blog that there is value in taking self-portraits. I am not sure if that was the case here. It's me with the UBean baristas, about to make a siphon coffee. It's much more "snapshot-ish" than "portrait" .... but it's a start. Maybe I will do a weekly "Saturday Self" shot. Maybe. In any case ... this is day 6. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1453260723501-OTEF7YCSXKAUU3FIWSKV/24222488815_f25abccfeb_o.jpg Photo - 6/366 (Copy) 6/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326135947-TQSACHU776EQUQGM3A0H/IMG_1752_HDR.jpg Photo - 1.6/15 (Copy) 1.6/15 "My first counsin, Larry, and I started traveling to New Jersey to pick up pieces in the mid-60's. I've probably been to New Jersey three hundred times." Tony related to me times when he had to pick up furniture in blizzard conditions. He doesn't go to Jersey so much any more. He's more interested in selling what's left https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782671085-8O2EDNKJR98GZ8FEJML6/IMG_1925+%2815+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.6/15 - Ready to Roll (Copy) 2.6/15 - Ready to Roll These workers have been trained and are ready to begin home visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799430535-UVSNHCC3J9BONX9AQ9DH/IMG_2101+%286+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.6/15 - WRB (Copy) 3.6/15 - WRB World Relief Burundi works to empower the local church to serve most vulnerable in Burundi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569550977-ON4IIMD0FYDSK56VWGHM/IMG_2580.jpg Photo - 4.6/15 - Better than New (Copy) 4.6/15 - Better than New This is my favorite section of any book store. Scuppernong had a great selection of used books. Most of which could be obtained for the price of a cup of coffee. There are treasure here, and Scuppernong's is a great place to spend the time necessary to treasure hunt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959336395-NITBLZSO76J0RU9WZMJQ/IMG_9695.jpg Photo - 7/365 (Copy) 7/365 This is my friend "Ochmaa" ... I always appreciate her, but I especially appreciated her today. I found out at kind of last minute that I needed to lead worship at our church today (as well as preach). So ... last minute ... Ochmaa, with her new guitar companion, helped me today in a huge way. Thanks Ochmaa ... and you are day 7! There's a bit of grain in this photo ... I'm actually not sure why, as I took another shot in the same location with no grain or noise. But that's my criticism of the photo. The Subject? Гайхамшигтай.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1453260974499-VK1WM2N7EYI8OPFIHUS0/IMG_4444.jpg Photo - 7/366 (Copy) 7/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326372987-PMSXYMLVWBJH9J7K5V21/IMG_1760.jpg Photo - 1.7/15 (Copy) 1.7/15 Tony pointed out the various oddities around the frigid, non-climate controled showroom. "I started finding fun little items like old sleds and these children's wagons. People used to buy this kind of stuff. It's fun to have around." The showroom also has what appears to be remnants of a "haunted showroom" scattered around. I asked Tony if they'd sponsored some sort of Halloween event. He laughed. "That's George." George lives across the street and has been working with Tony for decades. "He loves putting that stuff around here. The kids love it, too. It scares some of them. But they love it." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782702659-S5Q2HSE770VSSZ9SH8F4/IMG_1932+%286+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.7/15 - Home Visits (Copy) 2.7/15 - Home Visits This young woman is set. She will visit 10 homes in her community - and will that two times per month. During these visits she will share Biblical transformational training, as well as lessons about health and hygiene and finances. It's Word and Deed; Deed and Word. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801484182-J35Q74OBB5L9QV8EY0WT/IMG_2186+%2813+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.7/15 - Closed In (Copy) 3.7/15 - Closed In Many people in Burundi are in a place of enormous vulnerability. The doors of opportunity are closed to them. Children are dying. Hope beyond conflict iis decayed and there is a need for the church to rise up and lead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569572452-FRK2ZM4CTY97X8FBO9U8/IMG_2584.jpg Photo - 4.7/15 - Happiness (Copy) 4.7/15 - Happiness The longer I was inside this store, the more the physical location really brought joy. High ceilings, bricked walls, original hardwood flooring. It's the perfect building inside of which a community can be built. Happiness is ... an old bookstore with brick walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1392959466522-D6EMOD4VAFPANP9WXK22/IMG_9709%2C+IMG_9710%2C+IMG_9711_HDR.jpg Photo - 8/365 (Copy) 8/365 In the winter time, the city where I live is full of smoke. This is due to the reality of people trying to stay warm in small felt tents while temps plummet to well below zero every night. The upside of the smoke ... beautiful and interesting sunrise and sunsets. I may have to include a morning sunrise shot from the other direction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1453261167624-P4BG68XEF85G8MCMNWU1/IMG_4448-Edit-Edit.jpg Photo - 8/366 (Copy) 8/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326549033-KRCAF8MPNWANNYT1IANK/IMG_1742.jpg Photo - 1.8/15 (Copy) 1.8/15 There's a workshop in the corner of the showroom. Gearge works back there (he was off work this particlar day). "George can fix anything." Tony bragged on his long-term employee and friend. "His education doesn't go past the third grade, but he's one of the smartest men I know. He really can fix anything." The workshop is littered with equipment and tools for furniture repair. And then there's a meat grinder. I didn't get the story behind the meat grinder. However, it is for sale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782731198-PRX22E9ZFCSTALOW3CEJ/IMG_1950+%288+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.8/15 - Broken (Copy) 2.8/15 - Broken One of the families visited by the Integral Mission Worker was living here. The kids were sick, because of a lack of clean toilets and a place to wash hands. The woman of the home had a reputation in the community for being argumentative and ill-tempered. That is until the Integral Mission worker began her home visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799409013-RWONLEC5PPVAZK83PURJ/IMG_2050+%287+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.8/15 - The Check (Copy) 3.8/15 - The Check The church in Burundi works is trained by World Relief to conduct screenings for malnutrition. Community health workers go into communities and invite mothers to bring their children to be screened. They check the children's arm circumference and look for other indicators that the child is receiving enough basic proteins and other nutrients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569611923-10T72RAWDQEPBO4PPOBS/IMG_2592.jpg Photo - 4.8/15 - Hardwood (Copy) 4.8/15 - Hardwood Scuppernong offers memberships. For a mere $20 per year/$100 per lifetime, one can enjoy discounted books ... and discounted coffee. Plus the joy of being a par to the Scuppernong family. With or without a membership, an afternoon of work with free wifi and great coffee - that's priceless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393082680561-NCXM6Y7FEL5N4LX99NW0/IMG_9725.jpg Photo - 9/365 (Copy) 9/365 Today my friend Zolo and I visited a young man who is being hospitalized for pneumonia. Afterwards Zolo allowed me to take his portrait in front of the hospital. Our friend was so happy to have visitors (and snacks!).   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1453261675740-4L2YG7AT4XEF381L5JK7/IMG_4775.jpg Photo - 9/366 (Copy) 9/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421326721111-PWBRXPY4I3TBXRK6TDQO/IMG_1734.jpg Photo - 1.9/15 (Copy) 1.9/15 I wandered the 7,500 square foot building that's for sale, while Tony waited on a potential customer. It's east to lose oneself in this place, as corner to corner is filled with oddities from days gone by. These are probably not things most would purchase to place in a living room anymore. "I've sold a lot. I'm through driving to Jersey. What you see is what we have" There's still a lot left for someone to purchase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782733997-RN59T9CR1X688JJWS9GF/IMG_1954+%2811+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.9/15 - Vulnerable (Copy) 2.9/15 - Vulnerable Many of the children in Rwanda are facing incredible vulnerability because of poverty and a lack of resources. However, poverty isn't simply lack of resources. Poverty is a lack of Community - and the community integral mission worker is on a mission to restore community - in the community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801506309-BD11ZVYX052D645HQUK1/IMG_2098+%2810+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.9/15 - Judith is a Hero (Copy) 3.9/15 - Judith is a Hero Judith is a trained community health volunteer who lives in a central Burundian community. She labors tirelessly doing malnutrition screenings, cooking classes, leading savings groups and training new community health workers. Judith is working to her community transform through the Gospel. Judith is a true hero in her own community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569653271-LJWP224FGCHPXUR5RRU3/IMG_2601.jpg Photo - 4.9/15 - Local (Copy) 4.9/15 - Local In the late 1800's as many as 60 trains per day would come and go from the Greensboro train station. From that time until the preset, Greensboro is known as "The Gate City". Food is locally grown. Coffee is locally roasted. Wines and beers are locally brewed. There is an emphasis on local writers. Not everything is local, of course. But Scuppernong embraces all that is Greensboro. I deeply appreciate that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393082801467-BP7O57WZOE0FY9XCXCOH/IMG_9739.jpg Photo - 10/365 (Copy) 10/365 Had coffee today with a pastor friend of mine. So much wisdom in this man. Enjoyed fellowshipping with him today on so many levels, so I chose this shot of him as today's photo. I am experimenting today with a higher contrast black and white shot. Not sure if it's perfect, but I was rather pleased with this look. Most importantly, I greatly appreciate this guy's company... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456022499876-WZID92WOADSO4HKYMVCI/24196914512_39a41da8fa_o.jpg Photo - 10/366 (Copy) 10/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327152896-55XXHD82K673YG4AYNJR/IMG_1740.jpg Photo - 1.10/15 (Copy) 1.10/15 "Young people these days don't know a good piece of furniture when they see it. You can go to modern showroom and pay a lot of money for a piece of furniture made of pressboard. What people don't realize if that it won't last. Real mahogany, now? That's good furniture." He slapped his hand, then carressed an old mahogony sideboard. "You can refinish and repair this, and it will last multiple lifetimes." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782807964-TWKNBQUNRIVA7EALZUS6/IMG_1975+%2812+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.10/15 - Community (Copy) 2.10/15 - Community Many of the children in Rwanda were orphaned after the genocide. Many families took in children who were not their own in order to raise them as their own. This is a nation that is on the edge of healing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801439737-FUL5AK76UAWQFFAMDRRN/IMG_2091+%288+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.10/15 - In the Green (Copy) 3.10/15 - In the Green When the Community Health Workers check the arm circumference there are three possibilities. If the measurement is in the green, that means the child is getting enough day to day nutrients and is doing okay. If they measure in the red, this means the child is chronically malnourished and the family is immediately referred to a health clinic for treatment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569685363-0C2TLMD1V81UVMY5NKO7/IMG_2603.jpg Photo - 4/10/15 - Where Everyone Knows Your Name (Copy) 4/10/15 - Where Everyone Knows Your Name The customer service at Scuppernongs has a friendly, hometown appeal. I witnessed several regulars come and go with coffee and sandwiches throughout the evening I was there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393082902354-T2UCBNFB41Y5NLUGSKME/IMG_9755.jpg Photo - 11/365 (Copy) 11/365 This is actually not a technically great picture. It doesn't say much to most people. It's nothing like any of Elena Shumilova's photos (Oh my word, she's good: http://500px.com/ElenaShumilova). However, this is a meaningful photo to me. I spent my evening with the boys of the Grain of Wheat Center talking about universal Male insecurities, and how the Gospel is actually the answer to that (Ephesians 1). Lesson 1: Do not hide. Used my big 'ole wide angle lens to capture a sweet time in my living room. It's not a super photo. But it IS what it's all about... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456022727644-KKZ04X6MARQ0BQ5WRCXY/IMG_5120.jpg Photo - 11/366 (Copy) 11/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327305314-9XNPR5G9GQT3DI1VU7M9/IMG_1748.jpg Photo - 1.11/15 (Copy) 1.11/15 "We've never had a Dowling retire from the furniture business. Larry tried, but didn't make it. I want to be the first." I asked if he's had any serious bites on the property. He replied with hopefulness and a grin. "Not yet." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782695299-XRIOS80EP6YD40ROY295/IMG_1936+%289+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.11/15 - Sustained (Copy) 2.11/15 - Sustained The family who lived in the broken down three-walled hut? They now have a larger place, with a separate outhouse and kitchen. The woman who was so ill-tempered proudly showed me her kitchen and the families outdoor hand-washing mechanism (called a "tippy-tap"). Because of savings groups, the family was able to purchase e pig - with plans to purchase more. This pig represents a lot. He was somewhat of a "ham" as well ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799494912-7N2LV7CNTHOAJN69WKWV/IMG_2102+%289+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.11/15 - When in the Yellow (Copy) 3.11/15 - When in the Yellow When the child measures in the yellow (as this little boy did), this means the child is not receiving enough basic protein and other nutrients to thrive and to be healthy. The mother and her children are then invited to join a community cooking class, and is introduced to a "Light Mother". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569693638-LLHI3F2YE8JDN4X3GAGF/IMG_2607.jpg Photo - 4.11/15 - Writer's Paradise (Copy) 4.11/15 - Writer's Paradise Scuppernong seems to be a place that appeals to the literary crowd of all ages. I was sitting at the bar waiting for some other interesting shots, when this young lady saddled up to bar and ordered a root beer. She smiled and me and said she hadn't had a root beer in a long time, and she hoped it was good. We chatted for a bit. Her name is Pat Henson, and she is a published author, a memoir writer. She shared with me how she became published in a local magazine, Pat is quite excited, however, about the fact she's submitting some of her life stories to Appalachian Country Living magazine. She bought a copy in the grocery several weeks ago and decided to submit. She's waiting to hear form them. I join Pat in hoping for a yes. Oh, and apparently the root beer was "absolutely delicious" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083068196-L9TJP5B3AZN7DE0TCEZ5/IMG_9742_HDR.jpg Photo - 12/365 (Copy) 12/365 When you don't have a tripod ...use a garbage can! (Or anything else that will hold the camera!) Just walking home this cold, cold, wintry evening and thought I'd do a long exposure, but didn't have a tripod. So I set my camera on the flat top of a trash bin and got this bus pulling away from the stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456022986875-9HR4ISXFVFX5LHNSMCYW/24321424026_51a7fed5a6_o.jpg Photo - 12/366 (Copy) 12/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327543877-HFP09YFSWKEOA80H4JSG/IMG_1758.jpg Photo - 1.12/15 (Copy) 1.12/15 "I travelled to Kilkenny once. Ireland is a beautiful place." Tony wistfully pondered his Irish roots. "It's so green. Beautiful place. I never got over to Scotland, though." There was only the tiniest element of regret in his voice. He then looked at me with a sparkle in his eye. "I want to sell this place so my wife and I can travel a little bit. Maybe we'll get to Scotland this time. I'd like to enjoy a little bit of retirement." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782756798-2PPNV3GAY7791K5VB0C9/IMG_1956+%287+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.12/15 - Restoration (Copy) 2.12/15 - Restoration This family has had a radical life-change because of local help from a local church. There is dignity and pride - as people live out who they are, as created in the image of God. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799838481-V95FIAGZGHEKOQ9KA96I/IMG_2185+%2811+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.12/15 - Nutrition (Copy) 3.12/15 - Nutrition World Relief community health volunteers seek out mothers in the community whose children are thriving, and seek out what they might be doing differently. In some cases they add bean leaves to their diet or grind peanuts and dried fish into the children's porridge. These "light mothers" are then given the opportunity to share their knowledge wisdom with other Mom's. After two weeks of these daily cooking classes, nearly all of the children who were malnourished are gaining weight and on the road to health. This is accomplished with affordable ingredients and local wisdom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569706124-6Q10FH743RVYXT7T1BA7/IMG_2612.jpg Photo - 4.12/15 - The Year of Melville (Copy) 4.12/15 - The Year of Melville Scuppernong is the proud sponsor of "The Year of Melville". A book discussion group is just finishing up the discussion of Moby Dick.   "“I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, I'll go to it laughing." Melville, from Moby Dick https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393082990218-5JZ1MB38PWWMU6OJGLDA/IMG_9838.jpg Photo - 13/365 (Copy) 13/365 Spent the day on a mountain near Ulaanbaatar playing in the snow. Fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456023247494-WZAJUBF7J9IIGFLVKUCL/IMG_4929.jpg Photo - 13/366 (Copy) 13/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327671338-A2US98ZF8RWMFZHDBBGL/IMG_1771.jpg Photo - 1.13/15 (Copy) 1.13/15 Tony's grandmother had a love for antique victorian furniture. When his father took over the business and started selling new furniture on credit. It wasn't until later, when Tony and Larry took over the business that the Greenville Fruniture Exchange began sellling antiques again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782797892-QTSG3BIR96RTAYXCTK1J/IMG_1972+%2810+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.13/15 - Friends (Copy) 2.13/15 - Friends This is our friend whose life has been radically changed, and her two acquired friends who are Integral Mission Workers from a local church. Community is restored - and even though resources are still sparse - poverty is replaced by community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428799350955-K9XGKYHTYH4HOFIKL3W9/IMG_2229+%2812+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.13/15 - Saving (Copy) 3.13/15 - Saving Many of the community health workers also form savings groups, where people living on less than a dollar per day are able to save just a little bit each week, take small loans from each other, and see great pay-offs after nine months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569717558-57WFM1MJPT210S1A993H/IMG_2615.jpg Photo - 4.13/15 - Readings (Copy) 4.13/15 - Readings Scuppernong has regular events. Both of the nights I visited this literary Mecca in the Carolinas, there were events taking place in the back of the store. Book discussions, poetry readings, "meet the author" sessions - there are interesting events weekly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083261270-0OIJCG8FKUOWAEUP8N9B/IMG_0030.jpg Photo - 14/365 (Copy) 14/365 I do confess to having a love affair with this guitar. It's deep booming bass notes and full sound is something I just absolutely adore. This guitar is a joy to play. She and i helped once again this week to lead worship at CCAN (Cornerstone Church of All Nations). Once again, she sang like a dream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456023667984-F06PGS5BVP243P1NW473/IMG_4936-Edit.jpg Photo - 14/366 (Copy) 14/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327807225-476NPTDZZ5CI5K8GQSWA/IMG_1773.jpg Photo - 1.14/15 (Copy) 1.14/15 After 40 years, antiques and peeling paint are pretty much all that's left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782781787-VFEHB5JVXZGP1PM8NFBG/IMG_1968+%2813+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.14/15 - Brothers (Copy) 2.14/15 - Brothers Relationships are strengthened. Community is restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801920708-OY44G4KBNJX0PYIG7YR8/IMG_2242+%281+of+1%29.png Photo - 3.14/15 - Not Mere Relief Work (Copy) 3.14/15 - Not Mere Relief Work The beautiful thing about seeing the work of World Relief in Burundi is the fact that it's much more than providing aid to people who are facing deep need. It's about providing a holistic training, where people can overcome deep rooted difficulties and issues through spiritual transformation that results in physical change, as well. The church is at the core of the work. The most vulnerable of peoples are finding community and justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569729685-WFD3JB3RDXT0Z9WJVPZV/IMG_2623.jpg Photo - 4.14/15 - Memoirs (Copy) 4.14/15 - Memoirs When I met Pat (in a previous photo) I thought it interesting that she was a memoir writer. Turns out, Scuppernong was full of memoir writers, and readers alike. A couple of local memoir writers were doing public reading of their writings. The room was full native north Carolinians - including an elderly woman who is a local poet, among other local authors. It's was Pat's first time to Scuppernongs, but she entered into a community. It was beautiful, really. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083408220-MJ3935FB7FWZN02083PO/IMG_0038.jpg Photo - 15/365 (Copy) 15/365 During my time in Mongolia, I have a bit of an obsession with public transportation. The system here is not the best in the world, by any stretch ... but once you figure which buses to get on (and which ones not to get on!) it's not so bad. I have a little Tumblr blog with my iPhone public transportation photos. I think public transportation, and more importantly the people of public transportation, reveal the real heartbeat of the city. This is the Baruun Durban Zam bus stop at sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456023709112-8L1O5MAORIRNPZV5L1HL/IMG_4959.jpg Photo - 15/366 (Copy) 15/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1421327903305-F8NK23P56EUCTCWL9YKY/IMG_1779.jpg Photo - 1.15/15 (Copy) 1.15/15 "I tell my kids, I tell my grandkids, you need to be smart. Get an education. Do what it takes to go to college. You don't to just have a job where you get a paycheck. You want to do something more." Tony confessed that he did have some college under his belt. But, he's not interested in passing the furniture business on to his family. "My Dad, uncle and first cousin all worked until the day they died. I don't want to do that." The bell rand and another customer came into the showroom. Ever shy of the camera, and ever-ready to help a potential customer, Tony jumped up to assist the newcomer. This could be the one to buy it all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428782819484-X14JK7YQZKWC0CGYDLC6/IMG_2009+%2814+of+15%29.png Photo - 2.15/15 - Economy (Copy) 2.15/15 - Economy his is a local savings group. Folks who are living on less than a Dollar per day, are able to save little bit by little bit. The community helps each other to save. Small loans are taken out and repaid with a small amount of interest. After nine months, the members receive all of their savings that they are then able to reinvest in another round, or purchase land or seed - or a pig. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1428801440747-J0TJOPOH4E4G9624ZOMR/IMG_2287+%2815+of+15%29.png Photo - 3.15/15 #Burundiisbeautiful (Copy) 3.15/15 #Burundiisbeautiful There is a Gospel awakening in Burundi that is changing communities. There is also still deep need in that place. Pray for Burundi and her beautiful people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1432569758230-BCIOC3Z41Z6B9PPY599G/IMG_2636.jpg Photo - 4.15/15 - Books, Wine, Community (Copy) 4.15/15 - Books, Wine, Community Scuppernong's Bookstore. I can't recommend it enough. In the heart of downtown Greensboro. It's worth a long visit, should you ever be in the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083550659-9WQVB69BBLP0SB41R9D1/IMG_0049_HDR.jpg Photo - 16/365 (Copy) 16/365 I almost forgot to take a picture today! Actually tried earlier to capture a close up of coffee brewing, but that was a fail (I will not mention that I forgot to put an SD card in my camera. Who does that?) So tonight I decided to do a long exposure of our little grocery store while walking the dog. Someone asked me today where we do our grocery shopping. This is where we go for the staples, just because of convenience. I know it's a boring picture. But like I said, I almost forgot ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456023786225-5X2OWXH408QJ9YVOQIML/24056368559_92f586a9ea_o.jpg Photo - 16/366 (Copy) 16/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083806148-GKXFEVPTM5EPN3RHCKQE/IMG_9609_HDR.jpg Photo - 17/365 (Copy) 17/365 The oddity of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is meeting of the old and the new. Semi-nomadic living that has gone on for generations is confronting urbanization. Skyscrapers and gers exist side by side. There are many issues which this city face. Pollution. Traffic and infra-structure issues. Poverty and social injustice. Rapid growth and development. Corruption. This city is facing it all. I think this shot captures that, a little bit. In spite of it all, I actually do love this city and it's people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456024020307-DM2OGLDAZ19KDCULLVHU/IMG_4981.jpg Photo - 17/366 (Copy) 17/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393083921866-MZF987AAT1QED9PRKVGW/IMG_9625.jpg Photo - 18/365 (Copy) 18/365 I walk by this little camera shop every day. I actually really like it, and could spend a lot of money here, if I had a lot of money to spend. I wish Mongolians were not quite so shy about the camera, as I'd love to take more pictures on the street. Nevertheless, I was actually pretty happy with this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456024625009-D7JVAVFN6IGERQPSXV56/IMG_4983-Edit-Edit.jpg Photo - 18/366 (Copy) 18/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084065776-4X8A85GDIVQX3ZI3FERK/IMG_9628_HDR.jpg Photo - 19/365 (Copy) 19/365 One of the things I really enjoy about our apartment is the fact that I can see the sunrise every morning from the desk where I work. This time of year, said sunrise doesn't happen until near 9:00 AM. Today the air was relatively clear enough to see the sunrise. A cold wind was blowing for most of the day, clearing out the acrid smoke that is usually in the air this time if day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456025213309-2RNV4WCLHFJAMSSMW7CZ/IMG_0006.jpg Photo - 19/366 (Copy) 19/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084258229-NRGVRE3A4KBFTQ144WMX/IMG_9667.jpg Photo - 20/365 (Copy) 20/365 These two. I love these guys. They sing at open mic night almost every week, and are regulars at the Grain of What Center. We have an open mic every Saturday night, and they sang and played together again tonight. One of the great parts of my job is that I get to work with this boys. They're great kids... It's my privilege to work with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456025452357-3YTR8WO7ZDKRTS1W0F0C/IMG_0029.jpg Photo - 20/366 (Copy) 20/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084393267-Q3TQKQW386850SYVCP9R/IMG_9722.jpg Photo - 21/365 (Copy) 21/365 Well, it's not quite the same as Bob Dylan going electric (in fact, it's nothing like that at all), but I did go electric at Cornerstone Church of All Nations today, and got to play this beautiful lady. She's got a nice, fat, bluesy sound. It's really a joy to play this one. Also really enjoyed my team this week. talented musicians and worshipers of God. And did I mention that this guitar is also as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456025683289-IW0GHXHDKDU2XB0EWTPC/24504638006_b6978e3d79_b.jpg Photo - 21/366 (Copy) 21/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084550025-I6VE39RLHF306Y3P65KX/IMG_9728.jpg Photo - 22/365 (Copy) 22/365 There is an old Mongolia song that says "Ulaanbaatar evenings are peaceful" ... I don't know if that's true anymore. Although, I do think there is something to being out in any city after dark. This is a shot from right outside our apartment, one of the main intersections in the city. I do love urban life...in spite of issues like congestion and pollution. There is something invigorating and energizing about city life. I may do some more "Ulaanbaatar Evening" long exposures before this project is over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456025922974-7V1EMNNKTBQKP6OVNT2C/IMG_0046.jpg Photo - 22/366 (Copy) 22/366 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084656691-1ODKD7YRG12J02JPFXTU/IMG_9760.jpg Photo - 23/365 (Copy) 23/365 Today I learned a new phrase in Mongolian: Гар Нийлдэг Ажил. This means: Working with hands together. Today my coworkers and I at the Grain of Wheat Center did just that. We worked together to distribute over 800 pounds of flour, gallons of cooking oil, rice and sugar for needy families in our area for the upcoming lunar new year holiday. The GOW Center workers worked hard ... together. Which made it much easier ... with good results. At the end of the day, with a celebration over pizza, they shared that while they worked hard, it was satisfying work ... because we worked "hands together". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456026576474-X26FTHJ7P3KRCHHHDSHW/IMG_5030.jpg Photo Sunlight shining through snow-covered tree branches and a wooden fence in a winter landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393084744826-8E4KW3XJB0YV7LD8NAXQ/IMG_9776.jpg Photo - 24/365 (Copy) 24/365 Tomorrow is "битүүн" ... that is the eve of the Lunar New Year. It's the biggest holiday in Mongolia. Traffic in Ulaanbaatar today was like the Day before Christmas in large American cities. Mongolians are getting last minute shopping finished, buying gifts and food and stacks of bread and more! Seoul Street is a parking lot. I got off the bus and walked the rest of the way. My bus may still be sitting in that traffic... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456026640439-E3LNGSHK447V6BNGQ8ZY/IMG_5039.jpg Photo Snow-covered landscape with partially frozen river and icy bank in winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393085276834-JKQVQIY6WF660183Q8KW/IMG_9800_HDR.jpg Photo - 25/365 (Copy) 25/365 Today is Lunar New Year's Eve. All across Asia there are celebrations that will surpass most of Western calendar New Year's celebrations. It's different in every country, though. In Mongolia tonight is the night of cleaning house, being inside with family and filling up with meat dumplings (called "бууз") - in order to go into the new year clean and full. Tomorrow Mongolians all of over the country will visit homes, crossing as many "thresholds" as possible, and welcoming the new year with friends and family. So, here in Mongolia we are welcoming the "Year of the Horse". This photo was taken from almost the same spot as yesterday's. Quite a few less cars tonight... сайхан битүүлээрэй! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1456026656449-XKDVAOF1YXMOHLR97EJL/IMG_5062.jpg Photo Abstract white pendant light with wavy, geometric design against a dark background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393085602649-X03VT1CCAC6JA3W3YWPU/IMG_9813.jpg Photo - 26/365 (Copy) 26/365 Today was a busy day for many in Uaanbaatar! People visited family (mostly family and some close friends on this first day of Lunar New Year) and ate a lot of meat dumplings. The streets have been pretty much packed all day. I went out to shoot this evening, as I really wanted to try to get some portrait shots of visiting Mongolians in traditional costume. I will have to try that tomorrow, as I made the rookie mistake of forgetting to put my memory card back into the camera. i had to settle for another long exposure of the final rush to visit as many homes as possible on this first day of the year of the horse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393085721549-R73TDCONUA5TR03FVEB9/IMG_9835.jpg Photo - 27/365 (Copy) 27/365 We had visitors today for цагаан сар (Mongolian version of the Lunar New Year)! Some Mongolian friends of ours stopped by with their baby girl and while we had no бууз to serve, we did share taco salad together. And this little one. Her is name is "Goomaral" or "Lily" (That's her English name) ... and she's just as cute as can be. Really enjoyed our time with friends. The year of the horse is starting off pretty well ... :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393085817520-V33WXQPG3LUOPPQ206VD/IMG_9876_Edit+1.jpg Photo - 28/365 (Copy) 28/365 This morning I had to go to my office at the Grain of Wheat Center to make some copies (music again today at CCAN). The Lunar New Year marks the coming of Spring to Mongolia. The traditional greeting is "Are you having a nice Spring?" The irony of that is that it was -30F when I left my apartment this morning. Nice spring, indeed. Came across this handsome Mongolian gentleman, dressed in a traditional "Deel" on the way back from my office, and asked to take his portrait. He kindly obliged ... and today's shot is a Mongolian holiday treasure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393165703808-9EK5MQ1RNPUDV663QXZY/IMG_9879.jpg Photo - 29/365 (Copy) 29/365 Because I've had (at least what I consider to be) success the past two days with portrait shots, I was going to go out and try for another stranger portrait today. But, circumstances required another picture of the day ... I've spent the past two Mongolian Lunar New Years (цагаан сар) in Darhan, a smaller city north of the capital where we live. Because most of our close relationships are with Mongolian students and young people, many of them go to the place where parents and grandparents live - thus leaving the city. Because I have a car, we've been able to help students get "home for the holiday." This year we didn't end up going to Darhan, but one of our students decided to bring Darhan back to us! Today we had a surprise visit by a young lady who brought us her "Mom's buutz" as well as some other goodies from the цагаан сар table from her home. Thanks Saihnaa! It's a blessing, an honor and a treat. Чи шүү! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393165801481-E9SWSSA2LO86LFO8AUOJ/IMG_9886.jpg Photo - 30/365 (Copy) 30/365 Today was the first day of the Spring semester of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) at the Grain of Wheat Center. After Renee's class I saw this handsome dude in a traditional Mongolian hat and deel in the hallway. I asked how his class went, and it seems that it was good first day and that he likes his teacher, as well ... This is is Bayarbal. His name means "Happiness" ... and with that awesome hat, who wouldn't be happy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393165859842-ZKKZAJX7YUT0B051DHUE/IMG_9936.jpg Photo - 31/365 (Copy) 31/365 This is a friend of mine with the best name ever. His name in Mongolian is "Алтанзүрх". This is literally translated "GoldenHeart" ... but I think "Heart of Gold" is probably better. He helps out at the Grain of Wheat Center teaching guitar to young people, and is a full time staff person at the UB YWAM base. Goldenheart joined us for our staff meeting today to discuss the future and share in our GOW staff vision. He actually does live up to his name. This guy does have a heart of gold! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393165941320-GYT9N4CTRVZFBGSR26NG/IMG_9948_HDR.jpg Photo - 32/365 (Copy) 32/365 Today I was struck by these apartment buildings in the 13th District of Ulaanbaatar. They are quite common here ... but there is an odd geometric beauty to these apartment complexes. Wanted to try and catch that today in the afternoon sun. Of course, check out the door on the bottom left. That's about a 2 meter drop. Excellent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166042697-0AL3TF9JD2GSRG0T1IEQ/IMG_0093.jpg Photo - 33/365 (Copy) 33/365 Today's shot is actually not a technically "great" picture (way to much noise ... low light required a pretty high ISO) ... however, this one is about the folks in the frame. This is all who work with our organization in the city, gathered for a "Lunar New Year" (Tsagaan Sar) celebration. More buutz and fun and games tonight. It's good to see everyone in one place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166134579-EWNVA4BIGFLWUFDQFPWF/IMG_9830.jpg Photo - 34/365 (Copy) 34/365 Today there was some kind of concert going on at the Mongolian National Wrestling Palace. As I was walking by, the event was letting out and these three guys stepped out for a smoke. I had to stop and ask if I could take their photo. They agreed. And it was awesome. The man on the far right is sporting his lifetime achievements on the front of his дээл (Mongolian Traditional Clothing). These men have seen so much over their years. Mongolia is quickly changing, and these guys have lived through it. Life experience may even be more desirable than teeth ... or for some us, as the case may be ... hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166340527-I9SX9T5VFV9N98MO6Q0H/IMG_9843.jpg Photo - 35/365 (Copy) 35/365 A couple of weeks ago I took a picture of the tool I used to serve on Sunday. Two weeks ago it was a Gibson Les Paul guitar, and before that it was a Martin acoustic. Today, my tools of the trade is a worn Anglicized ESV Bible and my wife's iPad and Romans 12:1-2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166448033-SY22PK85EDIDPN0SRWGN/IMG_9844.jpg Photo - 36/365 (Copy) 36/365 This morning I had to go to my office to pick up a couple of forgotten items. So i bundled up and walked in to work in -33F. All of the construction sites around the city are guarded by folks living in a felt tent like this one. They are called гэр (ger ... pronounced like "gear" not like "her" ... thanks Julia Roberts). The are heated with a stove in the middle, fueled by coal, which is the reason things can get so very polluted in Ulaanbaatar. This city is going through so much by way of development. The good, the bad and the ugly. I stick my 40mm lens through a construction fence to grab this shot. Then I quickly put my gloves back on to find someplace warm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393166516856-ZLF62Z04TEPCZ9ZFEXRW/IMG_9861.jpg Photo - 38/365 (Copy) 38/365 Today I wanted to try for another stranger portrait, but I didn't find a subject to agree ... and I was losing light quickly. Thankfully, I had a seat on the trollybus I took home. As I was fiddling with my camera and deciding what to shoot, this just sort of happened as the sun set on the city. The dirty windshield and the setting sun and the traffic in the cold air just kind of ended up rather lonely looking to me. Everyone on their way home for supper .... My final destination? Taco Salad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167003865-KWGDWGLF0M4BDTPFAP16/IMG_9873.jpg Photo - 39/365 (Copy) 39/365 This is a street portrait of a good looking gentleman I met on the way home from work today. His name Dashen....(something I can't remember). I feel fairly safe in saying that his short name is "Dash" as that is a common name for men here. The pre-sunset light in Mongolia is absolutely beautiful. This man was crossing the road in that beautiful light, and I had to ask if If could take his portrait. He was surprised, but agreed ... and I am going to print this and give it to him tomorrow or Saturday. He was pleased. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167163676-U2PBLZ9MU0EGK6CUZLM6/IMG_9880.jpg Photo - 40/365 (Copy) 40/365 Last year on Valentines Day, my wife, Renee', was in the US doing the stressful work of settling our two kids into jobs and an apartment of their own. I was in Mongolia. We were approximately 8000 miles apart. Not the best Valentines Day ever. I made this video lsat year: https://vimeo.com/59660372 This year, our kids are playing in the snow in South Carolina. We're in Mongolia ... but together, and that's nice. I came home from work today to a fantastic meal consisting of a Sicilian Eggplant bake ... with German Chocolate Cheesecake for desert. 26 Valentines days ... it's been a good run so far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167172783-KTJP9QJYAM9FR7URAZPR/IMG_9960.jpg Photo - 41/365 (Copy) 41/365 Every Saturday night students descend upon the Grain of Wheat Center/UBean coffee house to try their hand at our "open mic." We have some incredibly talented kids get up front every week. This week was a special, in that the students gathered in order to put on a fund raising benefit for a local family who's little boy is need of brain surgery. The kids raised a good bit of money, as well as made some great performances. This a shot of the crowd early in the night. If just got more crowded from here. Great kids. Great music. A great night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167175223-CJ8N12637RC8O4L0YXTM/IMG_0028.jpg Photo - 42/365 (Copy) 42/365 This young lady was with her friend at "Cornerstone Church of All Nations" today. When I asked if I could take their portrait, they gladly agreed. I had seen them there a few times before. They come to our English Speaking International church, and it's always great to see their smiling faces. I made one click today. And this is it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167793366-HA32DV8C2ZA4S0HFYEVB/IMG_0031.jpg Photo - 43/365 (Copy) 43/365 Just one click today, as well. Our Internet went out last night and was out most to the day today. SO ... I had to go to Cafe Bene for a little Internet use (ironically enough, I also paid our Intnernet Bill while I was there ... and no that had nothing to do with the outage...) I do like this place. Great atmosphere, decent coffee. Oh ... and free wifi. Cafe Bene for the win. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393167910463-5SD0H4UMVQCFH55IPRJC/IMG_0040.jpg Photo - 44/365 (Copy) 44/365 This is Shine (Her full name means "new precious jewel") and her little sister "Bilgee" (her full name means "gift of precious jewels"). Shinee is my co-worker at the Grain of Wheat Center, and has become something of my "right hand". She takes care of so many things for me. Bilgee, her little sister, has been studying in the countryside this year and is visiting the city for her break, so it's so good to see her! So with that ... I decided that today's shot should be one of the sisters. Reunited again. i just love these two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168004005-028UR8CD4MHRPJ4T2VVZ/IMG_0046.jpg Photo - 45/365 (Copy) 45/365 Today was the (count them) 6th time I went to this place in order to obtain a replacement of my lost license. In Mongolian this is literally called the "Road Police" ... but in reality it's the Mongolian version of the American DMV. Pretty much the same, with more pushing and shoving in line. I took this as a celebratory shot when I finally left victoriously with my remade driver's license. I think I may have left my old one in America when we were there for Christmas. I don't plan on losing this one, because if I never have to come here again, it would be too soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168189862-FKUCJZAUY33PUX3C1MZI/IMG_0048_HDR.jpg Photo - 46/365 (Copy) 46/365 This time of year I am typically up well before the sunrise. Today was no exception. Today, I went into the kitchen to make a second cup of coffee. When I returned to my desk ... I saw this. So happy to have East facing windows. This is one of the reasons I love mornings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168308333-FGQSL5QDE25UBVZV1LMH/IMG_0054.jpg Photo - 47/365 (Copy) 47/365 This evening the GOW soccer club went skiing. This is Mongolia's only Ski resort. And while this is not really comparable to Colorado, it is pretty nice for here. The group of us that went had a great time together. I like the night ski, as the lift ride under the cold Mongolian stars is so very peaceful. It was a good night, with a really good group of guys (and a few of their girlfriends and wives... :) ) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168392662-VI5XF1OX561JV4G63AFB/IMG_0092.jpg Photo - 48/365 (Copy) 48/365 So this is probably not an interesting photo for most people. However, Renee' and I found this a most interesting issue today. We are doing a weekly inductive bible study with some Mongolian friends of ours. Prior to todays study, Renee' and I compared notes and laughed at how very different our minds work. Renee' is an organized, kinesthetic/visual learner. She has color-coded organized charts. I am a high audio, and somewhat chaotic learner. I have circles and lines and I talk to myself (and I am deeply in love my Field Notes brand notebooks). We laugh at how different we are, and yet at how well we work together. Today was an excellent bible study. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393168482589-OMJSGPHR1FZL1T090VIV/IMG_0112.jpg Photo - 49/365 (Copy) 49/365 So I went to the store today. I did ask a guy if I could take his picture. But, he said he was in a hurry. I think he didn't like the idea of the strange foreign man taking his picture. So ... I just took a picture of the strange foreign man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393245808384-BRCIMJ5A073O3OBYR6HG/IMG_0120.jpg Photo - 50/365 (Copy) 50/365 Yesterday some ladies at church gave Renee' some flowers. Today, the temps were above freezing for the first time in months! So these flowers seemed like an appropriate photographic subject. Flowers tend to be a bit cliché as a photographic subject, I know. But I kind of liked this particular angle. It would be great if I had a macro lens to play around with, but this project is about utilizing the opportunities and the gear that I already have ... not gear lust! So my nifty little 40mm pancake lens did the job, today. Again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393341268558-NC307136H524KNQ10YPV/IMG_0123.jpg Photo - 51/365 (Copy) 51/365 We had a front come through Ulaanbaatar today, which brought a fresh layer of snow (after getting above freezing yesterday). What was weird was that at our home we received about 3 inches of snow ... while 2 miles away at the Grain of Wheat Center (close to where this photo was taken) there was just a dusting. Kind of odd, really. Winter keeps her cold grip on this city well into May, typically. So this is not over, yet ... in spite of it being Spring here. I tried again today to get a "stranger photo" ... but people seemed in a hurry and not in the mood, so much. Mongolian Spring ... makes people grumpy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393424950006-NE5ZNOXX4BHTBHRKXWZI/IMG_0148.jpg Photo - 52/365 (Copy) 52/365 feel that I've cheated a little bit the past couple of days. I've failed at adding to "100 Strangers" ... a couple rejections and I'm overly paranoid. So, I once again am submitting a street shot for today's photo. It feels a bit like cheating, as it's nothing really "new" ... but I am submitting a photo taken today to 500px and distributing it to social media. That's my rule. And the Streets of Ulaanbaatar are, in fact, interesting. Maybe tomorrow, I will succeed in making a stranger portrait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393512732533-16WC4IKMJMJYJ7SVWYFG/IMG_0159.jpg Photo - 53/365 (Copy) 53/365 Thursday evening is probably my favorite night of the week. Every week, 5-8 young men invade our apartment and eat our food. And I love it. We spend some time together just fellowshipping, laughing and eating. Then we spend some time worshipping and praying together, followed by some Bible study and discussion of application in our personal lives. This is why I am here and do what I do. I love these boys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393601752167-AACYOQMPDU05718B0440/IMG_0169.jpg Photo - 54/365 (Copy) 54/365 Today I set out to find someone to meet the requirements for the "100 Strangers" portion of this project. I was a little bummed that I was once again running up against a wall. I almost asked one guy who looked most interesting, but also seemed to be a little drunk. I didn't want to deal with the consequences of asking a drunk guy to take his photo. So I was a little discouraged. Then this awesome couple crossed my path. This is Munkhuu (the Grandpa) and Yanjimaa (the Grandma) dressed up so nicely in their traditional Mongolian дээл. I couldn't have been more happy with this capture. And the red gloves ... Perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393687309297-6BFX77Z5GTG3EZYDA5ZK/IMG_0183.jpg Photo - 55/365 (Copy) 55/365 Another one of my favorite nights of the week is saturday. It's one of our key youth and student outreaches, where we open up a microphone for singers and musicians to come up front and show off their talent. And there is a lot of talent. This particular band has been taking lessons at the Grain of Wheat Center for the past several months ... and they've become pretty good! They blend together as band so well... I was really proud of these boys today. When we go back to the States in May, Saturday nights will probably be what I miss most. I love these kids. I love open mic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1393773353687-OBKM5K53UQB329YOUO38/IMG_0191.jpg Photo - 56/365 (Copy) 56/365 Today I nearly forgot to take my picture, even though I took my camera to church. We had some friends over for supper and cheesecake after church, and I was going to take their portrait. That didn't' happen either. I didn't want to hit the streets again this late. I settled. For a dog. Although she is a good dog, and is rather photogenic, actually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371302905-SWEWHBUVQZ0U4KJC8L22/IMG_0193_HDR.jpg Photo - 57/365 (Copy) 57/365 I actually left the apartment this evening to shoot the "golden hour". Found a few interesting shots, but at the end of the day this is the one I liked the best. It's a shot I've taken before at various times of the day. But today ... it's the clouds. The mountains. Blue Sky. миний улаанбаатар https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371326426-048CRFHP3EOBZN35Y5W3/IMG_0217.jpg Photo - 58/365 (Copy) 58/365 Today I walked into a local import store (It is ironically called "Good Price" ... the prices are actually not that great) and I saw this young lady wearing a Chicago Cubs hoodie. I knew instantly this is today's 100 strangers shot. I haven't lived in Chicago since I was a little boy, yet I still consider the Windy City to be something of my "hometown" ... and if I watch baseball, I still kind of prefer the Cubs (Losing consistently since 1908). So this girl wearing a Cubs hoodie in the middle of UB struck a chord with me. Her is name is Болорцэцэг (This means "Crystal Flower") and she knew nothing about baseball. Her older sister had given her the hoodie as a gift. She wears it stay warm while working in produce where strawberries are about $15 a pound. Good Price, indeed... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371331876-NBR0OWDOTJ8NAWPXCUFL/IMG_0219.jpg Photo - 59/365 (Copy) 59/365 Today I was doing a little urban exploring. No, not in the hardcore-climb-a-15-story-abandoned-tower-and-take-a-selfie kind or urban exploration. However, I did take the long way back to the GOW Center (my office), after meeting with a friend who I have not seen in three months. On the way, I helped an old, nearly-blind Mongolian man find the right bus. I really wanted to take his picture, but it didn't feel appropriate, somehow. So, I cut through an old industrial area and caught this shot for today. UB has a lot of rough looking areas that are incredibly photogenic. Maybe next time I'll look for a 15-story abandoned tower. Not so sure about the selfie... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371392657-59B3EW96KMFV3XRY293K/IMG_0227_HDR.jpg Photo - 60/365 (Copy) 60/365 Our apartment faces the south and the east. That's where most of my arial photos of the city are shot. Today, I went to the main office and realized that this is a view I usually don't shoot, as it's located on the opposite of our building. Now you know what the north and west side of the city look like. (The tallest building you see is the UB Ramada Inn). I am glad to have an apartment with view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371410485-VDVWPZULANMEOGPM0MSI/IMG_0231_HDR.jpg Photo - 61/365 (Copy) 61/365 Had to make a trip to Darhan today. I find the backside of this building to be intriguing in so many ways. Broken windows. Sealed door. Abandoned car. Interesting textures and colors. In the end ... unwelcoming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371419564-UGS3ZN5258S9EPWYM72D/IMG_0236_HDR.jpg Photo - 62/365 (Copy) 62/365 Yesterday's shot was of this interesting wall with the green car. Someone commented that it looked like "Old Europe". I am posting this today just to let everyone know ... this is, indeed ... Mongolia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394371437073-8XASQB1APDP1DKAY6TPB/IMG_0239_HDR.jpg Photo - 63/365 (Copy) 63/365 This morning (after a short night of restless sleep), I needed a head-clearing walk. So, as the sun came up, I was heading out the door to see what I could find during another Mongolian morning "magic hour". I walked up the "Darhan Buddha Hill." There were several people here, praying. I avoided disrupting them with a camera. From there I walked to the other end of the local children's park, and back up the Buddha hill ... and back to the hotel. I did a fair amount of praying, as well (albeit, not to the Buddha). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394460097839-F7X29QJVLNLC3UQK2GNC/IMG_0305.jpg Photo - 64/365 (Copy) 64/365 During today's evening "magic hour" a band of clouds covered the sun, taking away my beautiful, golden, Mongolian, pre-sunset light. I took a couple of shots of some random-ish things, but really wanted a stranger shot. So I stood in front of the State Department Store and waited for the cloud bank to move. This young lady was waiting for a friend. The cloud bank moved, and she was still waiting, so I asked if could take her portrait in the perfect light. She laughed and laughed ... but kindly obliged. Her name is Энх Саруул ... I think this means something like "peaceful serenity", although it could also have something to do with peace and clarity. She was a great subject. I shot one of her and her friend, as well. She went on her way, still laughing at the сонин гадаад (strange foreigner). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394639149729-Y10N13YWID1FSFRYED1B/IMG_0331.jpg Photo - 65/365 (Copy) 65/365 This afternoon this young lady came into the Grain of Wheat Center (the student center where I work) to use one of our computers to prepare her CV and application for an internship at a local telephone/cable company. She is a senior at a local accounting school. This is Жагаргадиу (This is a Tibetan name. She goes by "Jagii"). She agreed to a portrait in the afternoon sunlight, then went right back to working on her internship application. You can see the intensity and determination in her eyes. I was kind of impressed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1394639205271-81CG2PCM8WEIQW8CC1JL/IMG_0371.jpg Photo - 66/365 (Copy) 66/365 These two. Over the past couple of years I've really enjoyed becoming acquainted with these two gals. They are twin sisters who are more fun than a weekend at Disney World. They are both talented and passionate about what they do. I've grown to appreciate them so much. I also work with them both, as the Grain of Wheat Center has partnered with Odmaa's organization and Ochmaa is one of our guitar teachers. Today is their 26th birthday. So Очмаа (Sparkle) and Одмаа (Star) a very happy birthday to you both. You are loved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395011026883-2GMOL1ZLV8S5ICXUMG8S/IMG_0418.jpg Photo - 67/365 (Copy) 67/365 This young man's name s Erka and he began a new job two weeks ago with a local Internet Service Provider. He's been working hard, and tomorrow ... he gets his first pay check. So proud of Erka for his hard work ... and his desire to be in a solid place spiritually. He's a good man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395011031581-X7FD8090S12B96U0T4CX/IMG_0427.jpg Photo - 68/365 (Copy) 68/365 Today I probably had what will be my last staff meeting with my GOW staff. There are now just four of us who are a part of the student discipleship team. While we were waiting outside for Enkhee to join us, the sun was beginning to set, and the light was perfect. These two never mind having their picture taken. This is Saihnaa (Her names simply means "nice") and Shinee (her full name means "New precious stone"). I've had the privilege of working with these two for some time now. While we dealt with a couple of items of business while we ate some good Korean food, we ended up spending our time talking about how and why we're thankful for being allowed to work together with our organization. Thankfulness is good medicine. Especially when we're thankful together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395011091800-LW6AIN2CZQ2NZFRBBRUN/IMG_0461.jpg Photo - 69/365 (Copy) 69/365 Today was a crazy busy day. Spent most of the day selling a lot of our things. I then attended an awesome Mongolian Church, where so many of our boys attend. I actually meant to bring my camera to church, but forgot it. So no photos from there... Then it was time for our weekly "Open Mic Night". It was an awesome thing to see the connection between the work we've been doing through events like Open Mic at the Grain of Wheat Center and a really healthy Mongolian church. One of the boys from the Grain of Wheat sponsored "Saints Football Club" brought the sermon! This photo is taken at Open Mic ... and captures a bit of the spirit of the evening. Friendship and love. Saturday is definitely the best day of the week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395011095800-OJFE0Z59MPPPJLF4B5VA/IMG_0465_HDR.jpg Photo - 70/365 (Copy) 70/365 After three years, we finally have a bloom on our anthurium. It's not a big bloom. But it has added color to the corner of the living room. It was a nice addition to some recent kind of Spring like weather. The weather changed today (warm to rain to dust to snow to cold ... Mongolian Spring). But ... the bloom still looks pretty good. I am not too experienced with macro photography. I need more work in this area (plus a proper macro lens helps). Nevertheless, this shot made the cut and is day 70 (My wife liked it). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395062661126-LNRPH06MJQ73J09IIPBE/IMG_0472_HDR.jpg Photo - 71/365 (Copy) 71/365 Since today was St. Patricks Day, I suppose my evening should have consisted of Fish and Chips with a cellar temperature Guinness. Neither of those things are readily available here. Normally I take off Monday. However, today we had some folks from the US visiting the city which required some time sharing what we do at the Grain of wheat Center. So it ended up being a rather busy day, actually. But a good day, nonetheless. I came home to this cup of coffee. Hiding behind this cup is my second piece of gluten-free brownie pizza. So ... yeah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395154265610-5PBFBGIBM3YJO41TCRZY/IMG_0481.jpg Photo - 72/365 (Copy) 72/365 This young man's name is Otgoo. He is a server at the Rosewood Kitchen + Enoteca in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Otgoo is a super conscientious server and was a good sport in allowing me to take his photo today. I must say that I recommend this place. It has some of the best food in UB. I had a Crispy-Skinned Half Chicken, and it was delicious. I also recommend ordering the parmesan herb fries. So good. And if you go, ask for Otgoo. He does a great job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395328351563-XXJ3UB7Y76WHRV43W4P8/IMG_0492.jpg Photo - 73/365 (Copy) 73/365 When Renee' and I first met this couple eight years ago, there were just two. We went through Mongolian language school together and they took of off to serve in the village of Bayankhonger. Today ... there are five Spences. We've enjoyed connecting over them over the years. Tonight we reminisced about the past, and speculated about the future. And ate the best pizza available in Mongolia. Thanks Jeff and Shauna. You've been true friends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395328439366-8CJSX5XAW5N3UCOEMFR4/IMG_0501_HDR.jpg Photo - 74/365 (Copy) 74/365 Failed at a stranger photo today. Gotta get one tomorrow. This is our apartment complex. At night. While I was walking the dog. The bricks are multi-colored. But they do look yellow at night... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395503993701-NPLO26LFJXBZTH7DTUFI/IMG_0537.jpg Photo - 75/365 (Copy) 75/365 Saying goodbye today to our director couple. This is a place where we say a lot of hello's and goodbye's. Today is the first day of Spring. Springtime in Mongolia means a lot of winds, which means flights tend to get delayed, canceled, or otherwise maneuvered around. Therefore, more flights in and out of the country take place in the middle of the night this time of year. Tonight's flight left ... on time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395504008997-A4TVUTTAUQ6L5N059BKT/IMG_0547.jpg Photo - 76/365 (Copy) 76/365 Working with this bunch (and others besides!) is what makes my life here full. I love every one of these folks, and I wish any of you who see this picture could get to know them. They are on their way to "Open Mic" night ... a weekly event sponsored by our Center. This is not only a talented bunch of kids, they are also a ton of fun. та бүгд үнэхээр хайртай шүү! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395581419475-V34F8GHZRA7VFRQQ7BZR/IMG_0754_HDR.jpg Photo - 77/365 (Copy) 77/365 Sunday. I took the bus and walked to church this afternoon. On the way to where we meet is this tech school. Mongolian universities still tend to be very specialized. Teacher's university. Culture and music university. Building and construction university. Journalism university. I have several friends students who come to the GOW Center who are either attending or have graduated from here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395703248169-VVAP4WZS20YY2MAQVUQY/IMG_0760.jpg Photo - 78/365 (Copy) 78/365 I've had to wear corrective lenses since I was about 10 years old. When I was young I wore extremely large plastic lenses , that were supposed to be stylish at the time. I have no idea what we were thinking in the 80's. What was worse is that my lenses were also pretty thick (I'm quite near-sighted). Big frames. Thick lenses. I was pretty geeky, way before geeks achieved the level of coolness we've arrived at today. (Does that make me a geek hipster? ... naah, probably not). I started wearing contacts in the early 90's, for which I was glad. Glasses technology has improved a lot since the 80's. I can now order these (online from warbyparker.com) ... and I get these kind of cool, small frames ... with amazingly thin light lenses ... and I don't mind wearing glasses again. (For anyone who cares: I got Sibley frames in revolver black, which has this for an awesome description: "...gives others an impression that is simultaneously both academic and hostile takeover-esque." Yeah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395846853828-E55E43R286O5FXNEPIWP/IMG_0787.jpg Photo - 79/365 (Copy) 79/365 This is Zurkhee and Munkhuush. They were both working in the coffee shop this evening and seemed like perfect candidates for todays photos. Zurkhee comes to out weekly guys Bible Study and fellowship. Munkhuush is a member of the GOW Soccer Team. And they both can make a pretty good cup of coffee. Small photography note: When photographing two people, it's really tricky to use such a a low aperture, AND to make both subjects sharp. I shot this at f/2.8 ... and should have used f/5.4. The depth of field is too narrow here ... and Zurkhee is not as sharp as you ought to be. But ... again ... it's all made up for by a good cup of coffee, which I drank shortly after making this picture... And wouldn't "The Barista Boys" make a great name for a band? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395846865085-0D0JGMMK67H4S9L18JTK/UB+Blue.jpg Photo - 80/365 (Copy) 80/365 My Favorite time of the day is the "golden hour" (also known as "magic hour). It happens twice per day: sunrise and about an hour afterwards, and about an hour before sunrise. The light (and I think this is especially true in Mongolia) is absolutely beautiful, warm and perfect for photography. However, there is another time of day that is also at the very least an interesting time to take pictures. It's the "blue hour." This takes place right after sunset, and the light gives everything curious blue tones. It's not great for portraits (possible, but not great, at least in my opinion ... makes people look like zombies), but cityscape and landscape can be very interesting in this light. Today, because of the cloud cover, there was not really a "magic hour" ... but there was an extended "blue hour" ... and I was pretty happy with this shot. Happy UB Blue... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1395971797607-EUL3FKR4ARPAA7IW2U7D/IMG_9872+%281%29.jpg Photo - 81/365 (Copy) 81/365 Picked up some team mates at the airport this evening. This is the nightly scene at Chingess Khan International ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396137582145-2BF1GCX5539TPZUSFY5F/IMG_9895.jpg Photo - 82/365 (Copy) 82/365 I asked a grandmother and her two grandsons if I could take their photo in front of the Children's Park (Roller coaster in the background). it had the potential to be epic. But ... no go. The kids were enthusiastic, but when Grandma says "no" ... we always obey Grandma. So I got this "magic hour" shot of the bus stop. The sun is quickly moving north, and this beautiful golden light is hitting right at rush hour (6:30 PM). Lots of lives in this shot. As many stories. Mиний Монгол https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396137500625-WLNIC22MXLC93CP8337T/IMG_9896_HDR.jpg Photo - 83/365 (Copy) 83/365 There is a narrow passage between two buildings I sometimes walk through on the way to the Grain of Wheat Center from the bus stop. This is Mongolian Blue Sky between two apartments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396323632240-WM1FGFBQUTI98YUGOB6B/IMG_0180_HDR.jpg Photo - 84/365 (Copy) 84/365 There is an odd folktale in Mongolia that is essentially about an elephant, a monkey, a rabbit and a partridge that work together in order to get the fruits from the tree, all standing on top of each other as you see here. It's a Buddhist story that probably has it's roots in Tibet. My Daughter has determined that it's actually a story about a rabbit that deceived a monkey, a bird and an elephant into helping him get fruit from a tree that only the rabbit would never be able to reach on its own. I have no idea. But this statue is located on the North side of Ulaanbaatar at the Sansar traffic circle. Silly rabbit. Trix are for monkeys. Or something. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396323666969-1CZ8XB3DJQFCXZ6A04KA/IMG_0187.jpg Photo - 85/365 (Copy) 85/365 I saw these two guys standing on the corner by the bus stop, just after I got off the bus today. They are clearly from the Mongolian Countryside, and were happy to allow me to take their photo. They are with a group that has traveled into the "big city" from the south Gobi. These two are herders. The younger man's name is Ѳлзий Буяи (Ultzii Buyai ... means something about a a blessing). The older gentlemen's name, I can not even begin to pronounce. I am pretty sure it's a Tibetan name, as it's nothing like any Mongolian name I've ever heard. In any case, I asked the older gentleman how he liked the city. His answer: "It's not nice or friendly. Too much movement. Too many cars." Given that where these guys are from, where it's mostly sand and camels, I guess Ulaanbaatar is a bit over the top. So happy to have met these two country gentlemen today. Perfect Mongolian friendliness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396364717535-FVLHXS58RJ04R25625P7/IMG_0365+%281%29.jpg Photo - 86/365 (Copy) 86/365 In the same way that there was always a Pineapple in every episode of the TV show "Psych", I think there would be a cheesecake in every episode of a TV show about our life. Tonight we had a friend over for a taste of "Bailey's Irish Cream Cheese Cake". This friend has been a true friend to me through some somewhat turbulent circumstances ... and I greatly appreciate him. More than most would know, I think. Cheesecake goes well with friendship. And so goes another episode of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396570022470-140MAAZGSBE5NZMKQGUJ/IMG_0367.jpg Photo - 87/365 (Copy) 87/365 This has been a weird Spring. Usually Spring weather in Mongolia is unpredictable, at best. Cold, wind, snow ... maybe rain. Lots of dust. But this year, we've had consistently beautiful days; absolutely azure blue skies; warm days; cool nights. Hope it keeps up ... because April is starting off brilliantly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396569976530-40LRTO7B1PXY1W77TVW1/IMG_0380.jpg Photo - 88/365 (Copy) 88/365 Mercy is a funny dog. She will bring her bone to individuals, and then growl at them (as if anyone wanted her nasty bone). She's brought our family so much laughter over the past few years. Mercy has been a very good dog and we will miss her silly face. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396710796372-1TITS6OG9NCFXZP13JM1/IMG_5144.jpg Photo - 89/365 (Copy) 89/365 Spent most of the day wandering around the large mountain to the south of Ulaanbaatar (Богд хан уул). It was a beautiful, beautiful day. Perfect for a hike to the top of the mountain. And even though my friend and I came down from our hike a bit far off from our starting point, it was a great day and a great hike. There are forests of Aspen/Burch trees all over the mountain. We saw several deer and hawks. This is considered sacred ground and has been "protected land" in Mongolia since 1778. Unfortunately there are a lot of new buildings and apartments working their way up the mountainside. I hope that the Mongolian government will stand up to the land grabbers and continue to protect this beautiful National landmark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396710813972-731NZC54RAXD1PYYO55A/End+of+the+Road.jpg Photo - 90/365 (Copy) 90/365 The 13th District of Ulaanbaatar is a place where I've spent a lot of time over the past several years. It's become quite the bustling place. New buildings. More cars. Soon another large, fancy mall (that's the crane you see in the background). I had to step out of the Grain of Wheat Center this evening to catch something during the "magic hour". The street. The golden light. The purple jacket. This is day 90 of my "project 365" ... and a beautiful day it was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396790608125-OJXX4HRPJ1KB9K8KVSGY/Myis.jpg Photo - 91/365 (Copy) 91/365 For nearly the past eight years I've been working closely with university students in Ulaanbaatar. These students attend one of the many Universities in the city. I want to grab a shot of a few of the schools where some of our students attended. The original GOW center was very close to this University ... The Mongolian National University. This is the main general University in the country. The statue in the front is that of General Choibalsan, a Soviet era Mongolian leaders. Choibalsan is something of an enigma, in that he was a part of some brutal Stalin-era "purges"... but was also a key leader in WWII and Mongolian independence. Contradictions. There are a lot of those in Mongolia. There are a lot of those in life, actually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396871455605-9FR37259UKG0JRRJAKFX/IMG_5274_HDR.jpg Photo - 92/365 (Copy) 92/365 So this is an odd wall of graffiti art. It's various interpretations of a young girl with a skateboard. I have no idea why. But it's oddly fascinating. It's when I see stuff like this that I realize why I really enjoy living in the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1396966276223-69BP3L1WTLACTCU7ZTX8/IMG_5323.jpg Photo - 93/365 (Copy) 93/365 Was looking for some stranger portrait opportunities this evening, and found these guys turning flips in the plaza area between the State Department Store and the National Circus. The guy in mid-air is named "Erka" ... and he had some pretty impressive moves. I am not counting this as an official "100 Strangers" photo, as I want those to be actual portraits ... but this was a fun shot to take and I think these guys liked that they caught the attention of a strange big-nosed foreign photographer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1397053803154-KTG49CZH4UAGHXB8EJO4/IMG_5332_HDR.jpg Photo - 94/365 (Copy) 94/365 I'm quite happy this store is located just one bus stop away from my home. Not because of 5 floors above ground ... but because of the store located in the basement. It's a grocery, which features an Australian owned butcher shop that sell tasty (albeit expensive) sausage. I like to wait until they are a couple of days old and go on sale ... but still so good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1397143313851-REDKLFPBBGNO2O24F6DD/IMG_5337_HDR.jpg Photo - 95/365 (Copy) 95/365 I walk by this building every day and realized that I've never really taken a picture of it. I actually asked a few different grandmothers if I could take their photo today, for my #100strangers project. Denied every time. I think Mongolian grandmothers' are the most difficult to get to agree to a photo. Anyway ... it's another architecture photo today. That said ... this is an iconic building in the city. It's also a major gathering place for Mongolian cultural events. And we had clouds today. I love clouds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398380717183-OY2GTSV1OJ1CZ0WH3L0H/IMG_5347_HDR+%281%29.jpg Photo - 96/365 (Copy) 96/365 This afternoon I went to this old structure, to hear the finals of "The Universe's best songs" (which is basically the Mongolian version of "American Idol". Contestants compete to win scholarships and internships. which could really improve their individual careers. One of the young men who is regular at our Open Mic night, just finished placing 2nd in this competition. We're all so proud of him ... and he won a scholarship which will allow him to study music in Korea for a year. Way to go, Honogroo! You've done a good thing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398380782700-2GBEVQBFKXPM4DM3OC13/IMG_5468.jpg Photo - 97/365 (Copy) 97/365 Hongoroo (in the orange cardigan) came in 2nd place yesterday in the finals of the Mongolian equivalent of "American Idol". What's great is that Hongoroo has been a favorite of our "Open Mic Night" for several years now. He came this evening and sang, and we celebrated with him. We're all so proud of this young man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398380845029-HS33B6EMTTW6JKFQ4DT2/IMG_5627_HDR.jpg Photo - 98/365 (Copy) 98/365 This is where one would go to study music, art or theatre. We used to get a lot of students from this school when the Grain of Wheat Center was close to here (back in the early days). This is an important school in Mongolia. Who graduated from (or is currently studying at) СУИС? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398382539375-WKZEEA6HGJJ0BJRB7JMJ/IMG_5729.jpg Photo - 99/365 (Copy) 99/365 This is "Ultzie" and he is the main Chef at a new restaurant in Ulaanbaatar called "German Doner." I decided to go here today because I decided that a Bratwurst for lunch sounded fantastic (and it was!) Ultzie has been working here for the past four months, which is also the length of time the restaurant has been open. They are very eager to please and are doing a great job serving quality German and Turkish cuisine. Ultzie was kind enough to allow me to photograph him If you're ever in Ulaanbaatar stop by and have Ultzie serve you up a bratwurst. He does them right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398380987964-5FX6O35FF2OQ9825GT5J/IMG_5768.jpg Photo - 100/365 (Copy) 100/365 These two. Separately, they are wonderful musicians. In fact, they are two of my favorite singer songwriters in the world (my third favorite is Chimka ... and I will be posting about her in a couple of days). However, here the thing ... when these two are together: it's musical magic. Seriously. It's amazing. You should check out their Soundcloud channels. Ochmaa: https://soundcloud.com/joyfulsparkle and https://soundcloud.com/joyfulsparkly Anu: https://soundcloud.com/anuk-mary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381058852-KK0156CLV4NMPCALH9QK/IMG_5631.jpg Photo - 101/365 (Copy) 101/365 UB is full of these kind of graffiti laden walls. It's interesting to me, as often graffiti like this is an artistic representation of the community. What's interesting about this wall is the odd Buddhist art that is covered up by some wannabe gang tag. Urban Mongolia has been influenced by urban America in this way ... and the American hip-hop culture is indeed alive and well here. I'm not sure how well it translates. American rap is deeply rooted the plight of African-American culture and Mongolian rap is deeply rooted in well ... American rap? So yeah, it's weird. But incredibly interesting. In any case, US style gang tags mixed with Buddhist art work does make for an interesting wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381574583-MLB94AWF1E0QYA9JLRCN/IMG_5845.jpg Photo - 102/365 (Copy) 102/365 Another one my favorite singer/songwriters in the world (literally) is this young, talented Mongolian lady. Tonight Chimka performed many of her original songs (some of which you can listen to on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/chimika ). Her music reminds me of Jewel ... back in the mid-90's while she was a coffee-house singer/songwriter and before she became a pop-music diva. It was a beautiful evening with beautiful people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381068484-2D609AS1VBA6G2S4RMKU/IMG_5877.jpg Photo - 103/365 (Copy) 103/365 Cornerstone Church had a Good Friday service this evening, in which we took time to remember the death of Jesus and the meaning of His sacrifice for us on the Cross. We used 7 candles to represent the 7 last words of Christ on the Cross, one being put out after each meditation. I think it's good to take the time remember. We should always remember. "Forgiveness is the divine miracle of grace. The cost to God was the Cross of Christ." Oswald Chambers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381231367-KP9LB6ID3V36AWXHJLX3/IMG_6366.jpg Photo - 104/365 (Copy) 104/365 These kids. I can't express how much I love these guys. Went out to the river today, to eat, sing and hang out together (which is much of what I do with these guys!) I so appreciate and care for each one. I'm breaking my rule a little. I did take several photos today myself. However, this photo was taken by my wife. I'm counting it in my project, because I clicked the shutter today myself and got some decent shots .... but this one sums up the day best. So photo creds to Reneè. Lot's of love to these kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381599645-S5YZ71479OV6TC2CAVKD/IMG_6389_HDR.jpg Photo - 105/365 (Copy) 105/365 We've been a part of Cornerstone Church of All Nations for five years now. A couple of years ago, we had what may have been Mongolia's first Easter Sunrise service. Had another one this morning. Cold but joyful. He is risen, indeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381259191-CMNOAY51YYHB34ABKF2O/IMG_6412_HDR.jpg Photo - 106/365 (Copy) 106/365 Came home this evening after praying with a friend. It's finally warm enough for water in the fountain in front of Central Tower. Great shot from there to the Blue Sky building. Ub. She's growing up so fast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381289074-MLGQ896FFPEYF5L1WB5X/IMG_6430.jpg Photo - 107/365 (Copy) 107/365 Out until past midnight light night playing games with friends. We laughed a lot. And ate cheesecake. This, of course, makes for a great combination. We will miss these folks, and nights like this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381321714-VQR7TX0GMUDXR6WEDZYQ/IMG_6433.jpg Photo - 108/365 (Copy) 108/365 Since we are leaving Mongolia in five days, we've spent a lot of time recently eating meals with people whom we will miss. Deeply miss. Today it was with this couple. This is Chinzo and Mandy. A couple we've known for a long time (in fact ... before they became a couple!) and for whom I have nothing but respect and admiration. Chinzo is the pastor of a Mongolian church, and he's been gracious enough to allow me to preach in his church several times. They have a beautiful infant son ... and are great example of a Godly family. Renee' and I will deeply miss this beautiful couple, and it was great to spend time together with them today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1398381344314-MR9GTYMXJ04X9PU1M1Y3/IMG_6440_HDR.jpg Photo - 109/354 (Copy) 109/354 Today was an incredibly crazy weather day. Wind, rain, snow, dust. Typical Mongolian Spring day. Here's another round o f dust about to roll into town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1400158178526-CD844GD3A0Z4102HJDBG/IMG_6503_HDR.jpg Photo - 110/365 (Copy) 110/365 One simple thing : For whatever reason, I am going to miss this city. That is all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401225910536-NH1LO2OJ7KCDCF5OJWSE/10258662_10152041385066120_3810495665889979567_o.jpg Photo - 111/365 (Copy) 111/365 I am so going to miss this. Love these kids. Here they are singing a Goodbye song to us. It's a simple photo. But it speaks volumes to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226077965-PJ49ZTFJ7925PVIMXADS/IMG_6658.jpg Photo Table set with various dishes including rice, salad, and meat, with a candle in the center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226224487-DWG3S17AOU5ZLI6P1Y1N/IMG_6665_HDR.jpg Photo - 113/365 (Copy) 113/365 Today was our last day living in Ulaanbaatar for a while. Not sure when we'll be back. As I was walking the streets one last time this morning (actually doing some last minute errands), this bit of graffiti on this odd little statue caught my attention. Today made me sad. Saying good bye to so many people whom I love so much ... Ulaanbaatar will always have a place in my heart. I can leave, but I will never leave. And I have to visit again, because there are too many people I love there whom I must see again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226428797-32SHS5LI0P5SPRDQ2DV8/IMG_6763_HDR.jpg Photo Historic church with twin towers against a dramatic sunset sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226549340-IVV14UFD43J27AJ6ZNU9/IMG_7181_HDR.jpg Photo - 115/365 (Copy) 115/365 This is a staircase in Prague. It took a while to get this shot, and I'm still not 100% happy with it. But ... it's a unique staircase, for sure. I really enjoy doing photo walks with other people. Many new ideas get thrown around, and I think everyone involved, no matter what the experience gets better. It was great doing this today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226770276-V1J9M8JCB6GD70CL39VR/IMG_7212.jpg Photo - 116/365 (Copy) 116/365 Today we went to a different side of town, and tried an old Czech coffee house - one of the oldest still running. On the way back we got caught in the rain as we headed back to our hotel. This is the neighbor hood we were in ... and this is what we saw! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401226793653-UF889E3928ZRKRWZRSTX/IMG_7282.jpg Photo - 117/365 (Copy) 117/365 The City of Prague is a beautiful city. Yet, there is a medieval, bohemian, charming creepiness to the city as well. Renee' and I had supper this evening and walked back across the Charles Bridge to our hotel, and the statues silhouetted against the night sky, the empty allies lit only with lateens, and lamp-light such as this - well, it can cause the imagination to run a bit amuck. On a dark an stormy night in the Bohemian capital ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227207351-2GX7SUE9FXB2BHOP0N59/IMG_7300.jpg Photo - 118/365 (Copy) 118/365 This is Wroclaw (pronounced "Vrotzlav"), City of the gnomes. We arrived today after a 5 hour bus ride from Prague. It was a bit cool and windy, but after a bit of walking around (and an amazing meal), we started spotting the Gnomes. They began to appear during the democratic revolution of the 1980's. Revolutionaries used them as means of peaceful satire. One of the protestors said, "Can you treat a police officer seriously, when he is asking you the question – Why did you participate in an illegal meeting of dwarfs?" Brilliant. See more about them here: http://www.timetravelturtle.com/2012/04/gnomes-dwarves-wroclaw/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227301734-F44REUW3RSRZL5S9IRIX/IMG_7351.jpg Photo - 119/365 (Copy) 119/365 There are certain people in my life who have influenced my thinking on things. Today, I am in the birthplace of one of them. Today's Wroclaw, Poland has only been called by this name since 1945. Since the Mongolian invasion of 1241, this city has been known by the German name of "Breslau" - and, indeed, was a part of Germany. On February 4, 1906 and man by the name of Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born here. One can disagree with his application of certain theological points, I suppose - but I will say that Bonhoeffer's writings are foundational for me in understanding Biblical discipleship and Christian community. I love everything he stood for, and, to this day, he remains a hero of the faith for me. It's a privilege to be in his birthplace. “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” Dietrich Bonhoeffer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227449213-DTDS6OF9MOCM6B34WIQE/IMG_7474_HDR.jpg Photo - 120/365 (Copy) 120/365 These are locks on the Tumski Bridge in Wroclaw, Poland. People have written their names on a padlock, attached it to the Bridge and threw their keys into the river below, as a pledge of unbreakable love. We did that today. But the reality is that we threw our keys away back in 1989. Here's to 25 years, and hopefully at least 25 more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227511155-T8L6ETQGSHCFNLIITY16/IMG_7525.jpg Photo - 121/365 (Copy) 121/365 Yes. This looks and sounds like something out of a Tolkien Novel. I will be creating an album for this later, as it was one of the most unusual, interesting, macabre, bizarre, weird, (shall I go on?) places I've ever seen. It's a church which contains the bones of something like 40,000 humans. Yeah.So "Lord of the Rings" ... It's also incredibly photogenic. I will be making a larger album of these photos here with in the next day or two. But, had make this my photo of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227559881-OIGD2XSBE33R9K98XIN4/IMG_7695.jpg Photo - 122/365 (Copy) 122/365 Arrived in Greenville last night after 24 hours of travel. I was so exhausted i couldn't see straight. Todays photo is a last minute snapshot before sleeping ... Missed those two. Glad to be with them again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227607215-LU7BP1MHZ8W1USQA25IV/IMG_7700_HDR.jpg Photo - 123/365 (Copy) 123/365 Spent a little time this morning here. Quiet. Warm. Breezy. French Press. It was a nice morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227665879-L0JQMJSB4V6P3JRPTI2A/IMG_7734.jpg Photo - 124/365 (Copy) 124/365 Was playing with two little Mongolian boys this evening (some friends of ours who live here in SC), and this is what one of them insisted I take a picture of. I know that the Incredible Hulk did NOT say "It's Clobberin' Time". That was actually a line from the Fantastic 4's "Thing" ... However, all of these comic book characters were having a massive fight when I arrived ... so, indeed, it was some series clobbering. And serious cuteness, as well. I love these kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227713979-XPRFZZCFU7G4S6DITV75/IMG_7756.jpg Photo - 125/365 (Copy) 125/365 This is one of my favorite families. They've been studying in the US for two years, and are getting ready to go back to Mongolia. Today was graduation day, and Erka finished his course of studies. We had the privilege of hearing his testimony and watching him graduate today. Couldn't have been prouder - and obviously his family was proud, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227719168-DHG3LJPGMSVUIN6TZ3Y7/10355703_10152070575381120_5633749886436968928_o.jpg Photo - 126/365 (Copy) 126/365 Having supper in downtown Greenville, SC is an interesting experience to say the least. We ate at a pizza place downtown with this building in view. I found it intriguing. Renee' had an interesting experience witnessing an altercation between two women, while waiting on the rest of us (including our Greenville Mongolian friends) to arrive. But, we ended up having a great Mother's Day dinner in a nice setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227760674-SW8I0GG6YLKOKZ51CRSE/IMG_7833.jpg Photo - 127/365 (Copy) 127/365 These were my wife's mother's day gift from our daughter. That said, I can relate to these flowers somehow. Maybe because of their name. It's been a difficult week in the sense of wishing that I could DO something about our current situation. I want to "get out there' and find work."Do something now" to find a car. Get 'er done to find a place to live. Yet, maybe in the process of "getting it done" ... maybe it's good to just "be". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227781392-8KGGFDM33TS0BTAPVFUY/photo.jpg Photo - 128/365 (Copy) 128/365 I didn't shoot with my DSLR today. I DID shoot one shot. With my iPhone. I'm kind of impressed with this camera. I upgraded to the latest iPhone model ... and I do believe this will be a great point and shoot for me. These "Knockout Roses" are in my parent's yard in Ball Ground, GA. Nice flowers. And ... nice detail and color ... for a "camera phone". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227826836-E0QIIQ3H1KIEYAWZFIRZ/IMG_7839.jpg Photo - 129/365 (Copy) 129/365 Today was my Mom's birthday. She gets a free birthday dinner at an Italian place called "Provinos" We didn't get our dinner for free ... but it sure was good. Italian sausage. Spumoni. Perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227832382-JWY3Y5K39O4WZZ9HI4MO/IMG_3103.jpg Photo - 130/365 (Copy) 130/365 It was great to be together as a family again - and was fun to have supper together. Good food. Better time together... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227907776-SKOPGVOW9460BEVEXHRZ/IMG_7854_HDR.jpg Photo - 131/365 (Copy) 131/365 I like paths. Sometimes you can't see the path all too well. But it's good to know that there is a path. Sometimes a little light helps a lot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228174557-UQHK22IPNE59MTV4QPYF/Backyard.jpg Photo - 134/365 (Copy) 134/365 Another backyard shot. Sorry if this gets too boring. I did this with four different exposures. There was just so much color this evening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401227959913-3YKZRZYOOHRHKQUDPXTA/IMG_7860.jpg Photo - 132/365 (Copy) 132/365 Drove in today to my in-law's. Decided that the photo for today would be a simple light painting. I need to work on this technique some more. Simple. Not perfect. But different. And it's good to back in TN. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228022321-CPP22D65QRZV5GUI8WBO/IMG_7874.jpg Photo - 133/365 (Copy) 133/365 My in-laws have a great backyard. It's photogenic and so wonderfully green this time of year. It doesn't get much better than a backlit fountain. There may be more from back here over the next couple of weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228089067-PBPS0COO12GBQUTU110N/IMG_7896.jpg Photo - 135/365 (Copy) 135/365 Took a walk through downtown Adamsville, TN this afternoon. I was the only one walking. That's one of the things about the majority of America. No one walks. As I walked, I was thinking of all the changes seen on this Main Street, formerly walked by Sheriff Buford Pusser of "Walking Tall" fame. I'm thinking about a 5 minute video documentary about changes in this town. We'll see what happens... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228243112-DRP71F895S78FKSBHT26/IMG_7923.jpg Photo - 136/365 (Copy) 136/365 Well ... the shoppe at Cracker Barrel. I found this window interesting in the twilight. I really wanted to take a portrait in front of this window, and, in fact, asked a couple of folks coming out of the Cracker Barrel if I could. I was rejected. So I settled for this. I am thinking about printing little business cards that might make me seem more "legit" and less like a creep with a camera. Maybe? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228298556-M94IPAIXUVCPBNMUQT2H/IMG_7930.jpg Photo - 137/365 (Copy) 137/365 A graduation ceremony in small town, USA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228343007-01B42951WIB8SRPG8H1U/IMG_7981.jpg Photo - 138/365 (Copy) 138/365 Took a drive to the neighboring town of Savannah today. Traveled to the river to get a shot and came up with this one. Not great ... but you get the idea. This is where Ulysses S. Grant made Union headquarters. There was was also a great battle on the river in this area. I need to remember not shoot a scene like this with my aperture wide open. I think it would have been better to shoot this at about f/11. But, in any case, here is today's photo ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228412855-YIOK1AZYQ0CM9QH9A3VH/IMG_7992.jpg Photo - 139/365 (Copy) 139/365 Spent the day today working at a home on the Tennessee River which is owned by my Father and Mother-in-law. Hard work in a beautiful setting. For what it's worth, this house is for sale if any one is interested. This is the view from the front yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401230823827-LIH4K1G3WSZ3C4BQDS12/image-asset.jpeg Photo - Test POst (Copy) Test POst This is a chicken dressed up by my wife https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228505415-04GLX8PAKP52SDOVWE9I/IMG_8002.jpg Photo - 140/365 (Copy) 140/365 25 years ago this backyard (which I've been photographing a lot this week) was astir with preparations for a wedding. Our 25th wedding anniversary is coming up on June 3rd. This gazebo was were Mrs. Anderson and I said "I do" on that day. No regrets there. Happy "silver season" Mrs. Anderson. Here's to 25 more ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401228548865-LQFSFTP34ENU1LSGNUYU/IMG_8007.jpg Photo - 141/365 (Copy) 141/365 Ribs. Family. And Beer Butt Chicken. Thanks to all those who have served and died for the privilege to live in America. And did I mention Beer Butt Chicken? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1401245945189-VF2XR11KON2RM9OKMB05/IMG_8024.jpg Photo - 142/365 (Copy) 142/365 I needed a human element in this shot. So I used the only person available at the moment. Today was the first day I've been running in a long time, and the second day in my new "writing habit". These are the things I am doing to defeat what Steven Pressfield calls "resistance". A daily run. Daily writing. A daily photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1402440251935-0KQCQKTPHCX8GZ6KZKON/IMG_8040.jpg Photo Yellow flowers blooming with green leaves in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1402440293959-SWH10QATYV3K9SSILJQU/IMG_9877.jpg Photo Outdoor scene with a red thermos, blue mug, and book on a black metal table by a lake, surrounded by trees and grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1402440349467-DXPPC5W4U3CMHC6UMSOG/IMG_9918.jpg Photo Barber shop sign with red letters on a wooden frame outside a building with white siding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1402440559758-TLX1WSVGARAC5PYQUTX0/IMG_9937_HDR.jpg Photo Sunrise over a serene lake with trees in the background and a wooden railing in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404492159091-EBUC51ISFMVXK4Z7WIFX/14342216115_494a054cc0_o.jpg Photo - 147/365 (Copy) 147/365 Went to Franklin, TN today. This is what I would consider to be my "hometown" ... having lived here for 13 years. It was great to be back, even if just for a short time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404492334076-8BYF0KN9QZKW0MBDHRV8/14362553003_bf3d36bf20_o.jpg Photo - 148/365 (Copy) 148/365 Ate lunch here today with some friends, along with our son and his girlfriend. Great food. Great people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404492396321-M41JDQ3AMIRNBQFGCAWB/14155873077_3152a74011_o.jpg Photo - 149/365 (Copy) 149/365 It's been 25 years today with this gal. Zero regrets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404492783124-GLRGPAGS6HEJ6SUPICY6/14172655329_053480b7e2_o.jpg Photo - 150/365 (Copy) 150/365 Traveling back to Greenville (From West Tennessee) today. These wildflowers along the side of the road kind of made me happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493084804-85IC7NPDVXHMQJKBE2C1/14359602745_16b4757009_o.jpg Photo - 151/365 (Copy) 151/365 Found these two sitting at a Frozen Yogurt place in Greenville, SC. This is Brian and his dog, Bones. Brian has had Bones for about three years and has found him to be a great dog. They were both kind enough to pose for a portrait while waiting for a frozen treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493664999-3XBL5SZJDMGI0HF8EPFJ/14359835741_21251a7108_o.jpg Photo - 152/365 (Copy) 152/365 My daughter has introduced me to the coolest coffee shop in Greenville (Well, Taylors, SC actually .... but in the general vicinity). This place has a cool vibe and excellent fresh-roasted coffee. The drip bar is fantastic. It was nice to be here with both of my girls tonight. Cool location and cool people. If you're ever in Greenville, definitely check out "Due South Coffee." It may well become my favorite place here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493856360-GKBYSH95KVI5HNTDAN9D/IMG_0006.jpg Photo - 153/365 (Copy) 153/365 We are house/puppy sitting this week. This little guy is who we're taking care of. He's a bit mischievous (like any puppy, I suppose), but is pretty hysterical. This is Butter. And he IS a Puppy. Two things I learned today about shooting dogs in general, and puppies in particular (with a camera ... what's wrong with you?). 1. It's good to have two people. 2. It requires a lot of patience ... and a lot of shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404493946815-HB4GE2G6YGF0WQV1PVY9/14359351526_8f72f83ef4_o.jpg Photo - 154/365 (Copy) 154/365 Downtown Greenville was kind of sketchy 25 years ago when we lived here. Now ... it's fantastic. Today Renee' and I were down here after church to hang out with our kids for a little while (before they went into work) and we met Abby. She is with her two dogs, Roan and Frost. Two puppies. Lot's of downtown activity. It was difficult to get them all looking my way at the same time. In fact, that never happened. However, it was nice to meet Abby and her two canine friends anyway. Downtown Greenville is now the place to be ... especially if one has dogs! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494057193-E8YY00GFARU22GDHJF5B/14201229100_025a47bcb6_o.jpg Photo - 155/365 (Copy) 155/365 The first time I saw this bridge I was kind of fascinated by it. I came over here this evening to shoot it in what I hoped would be "Golden Hour" light. Unfortunately, there are too many trees here and it wasn't very well lit. However, it's an interesting place. I may need to go back and shoot it a little earlier in the evening, when it is better lit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494183412-6JQACDMIZVAEJ3P6LN5I/14397568644_a4cddc2d9c_o.jpg Photo - 156/365 (Copy) 156/365 I've headed over to downtown Taylors the past couple of days for some photography. One of the kind of cool areas in Taylors is known as "The Mill" ... it's an old bleachery, a place that purportedly bleached 1,250,000 yards of cloth per week at one time. It's been closed since the '60s. But there's life renewed here. Aside from the uber-cool "Due South Coffee", there are all kinds of interesting artisan shops here, including a book bindery and a shop that makes Appalachian musical instruments. I am finding this to be a truly interesting place. I took this shot today, which is a simple urbex, "abandoned places" wall shot. However, I am thinking that this would be a beautiful spot for portraits. In fact, I was scoping out several spots in this area that will be great for portrait shoots. So if you're in the Greenville, SC area and want to do a portrait shoot ... let me know. I know a place... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494310810-GCXIQPQU88UOKMKE9MA3/14386676486_4de4773206_o.jpg Photo - 157/365 (Copy) 157/365 In Taylors, SC there is an abandoned railroad track. This is where is ends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494403279-P17FPBJHY2FKCMEX3GE1/14429979043_3d2324965c_o.jpg Photo - 158/365 (Copy) 158/365 Went downtown Greenville this evening, and apparently there is live music every Thursday and Friday night. Tonight these guys were tearing it up. A pretty decent Memphis-style blues band, complete with a pretty sweet harmonica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494486374-K7MC1482YRHT48YKE20Y/14230120927_f2e057043b_o.jpg Photo - 159/365 (Copy) 159/365 I've taken several photos this week around "Due South Coffee". I really like this place a lot. Today I had the chance to chat with one of the co-owners. His name is Patrick. They have a great vision for a unique space. Coffee is important to them, and every cup is individually poured with affection and care. I enjoyed some time with daughter, while sipping a pour over made with a medium roast from El Salvador. I've tried the cold brew iced coffee, which is actually on tap. Patrick also let me taste the Thomas Creek coffee oatmeal stout which is on tap there. All was very good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494618058-PKRP6YRBHRRSKWKFEWCR/14428143541_4d4dc05939_o.jpg Photo - 160/365 (Copy) 160/365 Went this evening to pick up my son from his work at Marble Slab Creamery Downtown Greenville. I was early and had my camera, so decided to do a bit of long exposure street photos. I decided to get personally involved, with an interesting result. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494712750-S39GP8WR8L8YN1047CJE/14245519400_77371276a5_o.jpg Photo - 161/365 (Copy) 161/365 Spending a little time in downtown Greenville tonight (again...), and stumbled across this performance of "The Two Gentlemen from Verona" by the River Park in Greenville. It was an interesting performance, in that it definitely stuck with Shakespearean dialogue style, but had sort of a modern set. It was a beautiful Sunday evening for Shakespeare, though "There is a woman of Verona, but she does not esteem my aged eloquence" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494888998-EAXA2NGF3S1B9IQ17A96/14256788539_7bb1285f44_o.jpg Photo - 162/365 (Copy) 162/365 After the US Soccer win yesterday, the streets of Greenville looked a little like this. Hooligans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404494988499-YG0LV1ZCU4AKJUEWOXDQ/14425167026_7c0a7e4c2f_o.jpg Photo - 163/365 (Copy) 163/365 This is another part of downtown Greenville that I really like. West End is a kind of artsy side of Greenville with some sort of cool shops and restaurants. Spent a little time walking around here on this hot summer evening. I still can't believe how much Greenville has changed in the 25+ years since I lived here last. It's such a nice town now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495186019-8196MDV0U5AYJIBLT88X/14276195468_f15e80a5aa_o.jpg Photo - 164/365 (Copy) 164/365 Okay ... I almost didn't post this. However, I have to in order to keep my project going. I got home late. I hadn't taken a photo. I was tired. There was a nightlight reflecting in the bathroom. So. Yeah. via https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495084791-0PB567L4D7V0RB55UCQO/14276168950_c9112ed017_o.jpg Photo - 165/365 (Copy) 165/365 One is my favorite daughter. One is her friend. They work together. Today they bought some things, drank coffee, laughed and purchased matching head bands. However, I was informed they would never wear them together at the same time. Not intentionally. That would be too "elementary". I learned something. They are a couple of pretty cool hippie girls. And they let me take their picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495279023-1G87XZRJF6YZI51SHL8W/14298825070_6d24cd1325_o.jpg Photo - 166/365 (Copy) 166/365 Okay ... another dull (and noisy) shot, sorry. But ... it is #Project365.Some will be better than others. We are staying at this Bible School for now. I am looking of things to shoot ... and this didn't really come out the way I had imagined it. Not enough light. Too much noise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495363000-0TO9Z28Q5SAOSTJRLH1Z/14485594215_963262e743_o.jpg Photo - 167/365 (Copy) 167/365 Found these motorcycles parked together in one spot today in downtown Greenville. It caught my attention that they were all considerately parked. And they looked like kind of cool colorful bikes. So I took the shot. Then, as I was standing in line for ice cream at my Son's workplace, I mentioned the shot to my family and the four guys standing in front of me said those bikes belonged to them. I happily showed them the shot, and will be sending them a copy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495425053-3B3MDRB3M9163J8SYQJ8/14299024138_5d85b35a41_o.jpg Photo - 168/365 (Copy) 168/365 The Sunsets at EI Bible School always seem to be somewhat magnificent. Sunsets are one of the most difficult shots to get right (in my opinion), and I'm still not getting this one right. How do you capture majesty in pixels? Are there certain things that only the human eye is meant to properly see? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495529751-LKRV7JCDDJ5W37BZFWK3/14310353357_e936986e08_o.jpg Photo - 169/365 (Copy) 169/365 This drink has become something of an obsession. I had not heard of it until we returned to the US ... and now that I've been reading about it, I want to drink it. Every day. The problem? This stuff's expensive. The solution? I am going to start making my own. Let the experiments in fermented tea begin ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495608677-2XHY62EEP2TI5ZDYJZCF/14500814172_c9af7aba72_o.jpg Photo - 170/365 (Copy) 170/365 There are two horses in the field next to where we are staying. This is one of them. This guy takes nice shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495679113-5P86XSZ66T3VGN6CBL72/14506117281_44db69288a_o.jpg Photo - 171/365 (Copy) 171/365 Took a walk today while preparing to speak this evening. I walk around with my camera just to make it look like I'm doing something other than randomly walking around talking to myself. I liked the curves and the textures in this scene. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495760111-79QORBI0CRD1VSUL8IP7/14559090182_7bf39b4483_o.jpg Photo - 172/365 (Copy) 172/365 This is the final day of speaking at a youth camp here in Greenville. Every evening before I speak, I've enjoyed taking a walk on the nearby streets to get things straight in my head and heart. There is something about straight yellow lines that helps with this process... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495828174-JCDMI3QQ4ZWV1C582C67/14556535871_13b858a984_o.jpg Photo - 173/365 (Copy) 173/365 Enjoyed some BBQ today ... This pig was completely safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404495899394-72UD2QBXSFAMVPMB0V08/14558297324_4a4a880103_o.jpg Photo - 174/365 (Copy) 174/365 I was sitting in the auditorium listening to beautiful student testimonies, when I noticed these flowers growing on the back side of the building, just outside the window. I'm not sure why I hadn't noticed them before. The advantage of living in a sub-tropical climate? Green ... and Sub-tropical flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496006658-DE568QDOTTPW2PHK12W7/14373253510_01458b3a02_o.jpg Photo - 175/365 (Copy) 175/365 There is something captivating about sunset here. And the colors are always brilliant. Every Night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496140882-YV7GGCUBCXS0AESRAPL2/14536856456_cdef8ca1e9_o.jpg Photo - 176/265 (Copy) 176/265 Staying near this downtown area this week (more house sitting for people). I like this downtown area, as well ... quaint, with some interesting old-fashioned downtown architecture. Should be more photos of this place later this week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496208165-BWY3MZND51YO7MEGJDYF/14556692331_bf4931cdd4_o.jpg Photo - 177/365 (Copy) 177/365 Went this evening to a special evening at EI Bible School. All of the International students prepared some tasty national dishes. Included were treats from Brazil, Peru and India ... and, of Course, Mongolia. The Mongolian students made up some delicious meat and potato хуушуур. Felt a little like home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496271409-TXFMS0282RLJPBE1T2KS/14373485369_1afe4d295b_o.jpg Photo - 178/365 (Copy) 178/365 While waiting to get the oil changed in my daughter's car (a little BMW), I was wondering around the mechanic's lot with my camera and a 50mm lens. He has a pretty large number of vehicles that have been abandoned and seem to no longer be in use. I thought this one was interesting. I think it's a 1957 Dodge. I'm guessing a collector somewhere would love to get a hold of this car. I personally know nothing about cars, so I have no idea - other than it makes an interesting picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404496344260-UHN6K4W71SVKNRVHQHOE/14568101594_8a67061714_o.jpg Photo - 179/365 (Copy) 179/365 Storm came through this afternoon. Pretty awesome looking, actually... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1404533939696-3890KO0KEL5APO7SDWXJ/IMG_0339.jpg Photo - 180/365 (Copy) 180/365 Watched the 4th of July fireworks this evening with my lovely wife and daughter. Then was served ice cream by my son. Good night. Happy Birthday 'Merica ... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1408213076091-30N22NG4BHXJZ3ZCZQXG/IMG_0367.jpg Photo - 181/365 (Copy) 181/365 Went this evening to the downtown Greer area to shoot some photos. It's an interesting downtown, in that it's both abandoned and redeveloping. Empty buildings next to hipster coffee shops. Makes for interesting wandering and interesting photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1408223627432-SSBHJ6ESB46FXAPJJTND/IMG_0397.jpg Photo - 182/365 (Copy) 182/365 Came around the corner and this scene was just waiting for me. This is Canon. He is patently waiting for Jean-Pierre and Lorene to finish drinks so he can move on to the next thing. Turns out, Renee' and I had already met Lorene the day before while looking at a condo. Small world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434210913-FY74GSNHQ2GOY4D5PZN5/IMG_0404.jpg Photo - 184/365 (Copy) 184/365 One of my favorite shots this year was the other side of this building. I didn't realize the "fuel" building had this written on this side, until I was walking to the Suntrust ATM. Fuel. I have no idea why it's written on this building. But it does look good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434288426-A01DDH65OYHR1JI5OZCB/IMG_0415_HDR.jpg Photo - 185/365 (Copy) 185/365 Came to Tennessee yesterday. Like home ... It's a good place to think. Reflection is good for the soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434405297-WAKM6H6165ER8DNDG127/IMG_3309.jpg Photo - 186/365 (Copy) 186/365 Came back to South Carolina from Tennessee today. Nice trip through the mountains with my favorite daughter, which included coffee, cookies, popsicles an no rain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434502474-6ZQBJ80GRZ64JA62FN6K/IMG_0417.jpg Photo - 187/365 (Copy) 187/365 Was at my favorite place to drink coffee and take pictures yesterday (Due South Coffee at The Mill in Taylors, SC) and this shot sort of materialized as I was sitting at the table. I believe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434705184-XAKNM2SFZ4A2WBMWFG5G/No+Social+Visits.Ever.jpg Photo - 188/365 (Copy) 188/365 Was listening to some music at Due South this evening ... and didn't care for it. So I took advantage of the magic hour light and traipsed around The Mill of Taylors to find some interesting photos. And I saw this sign... I have no idea what it means. But, it's awesome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409434959287-KEVQZ4NDTOTU1J9ETD0X/IMG_0416.jpg Photo - 189/365 (Copy) 189/365 Usually these downtown streets are packed. Caught this lonely downtown moment today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435143803-SHNKJ2NOFV7Q0GQOWGUG/IMG_3310.jpg Photo - 190/365 (Copy) 190/365 I am making homemade Kombucha (which is a fizzy, tangy fermented tea). The hors are now in the process of the second stage of fermentation. This is were they get sealed and the natural carbonation occurs. Just a couple of days now ... I am eager to try this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435260778-Z3E8Q5DV3WH909T9GIN9/IMG_0447.jpg Photo - 191/365 (Copy) 191/365 I have no idea what the story is behind this. However, this caught my eye a couple of months ago when we first came here. Today, I went for a run before the rain, and decided to cool down by grabbing my camera and walking back here to get a shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435448138-NQMXXMEU4F0K8R5MMWWI/IMG_0460.jpg Photo - 192/365 (Copy) 192/365 This barn is perhaps one of the most photogenic things that's right in from of everyone's face here. After the rain storm we had today, it just kind of called my name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435548930-B66O1GNOI309HZ3YL2E7/IMG_0448+-+Version+2.jpg Photo - 193/365 (Copy) 193/365 The number and the spider webs. Kind of cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435807633-NLAOJYO4KV9URLBAUM79/194.365.07.18.jpg Photo - 194/365 (Copy) 194/365 I'm behind on my up loads, so I'm not going to take a lot of time for explanation on the next few shots. This is another good spot for coffee if you are ever downtown Greenville. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409435924650-W65C6ZMV8TKTT4Q53P1C/195.365.07.19.jpg Photo - 195/365 (Copy) 195/365 Enjoying the cool wet weather. Nice for a summer change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409436053330-2NKF4QE8Y4MVR472N6AX/196.365.07.20.jpg Photo - 196/365 (Copy) 196/365 Due South Coffee has some new art up on the walls this week. It's interesting contrasted to the vintage coke machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409439853375-VZRT9MMHC56H2QBVWVJY/197.365.07.21.jpg Photo - 197/365 (Copy) 197/365 I love this cloudy weather. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409440100850-LT6SSM6Q123WK45TAR9A/198.365.07.22.jpg Photo - 198/365 (Copy) 198/365 Today (July 22) my son turned 22. He and some friends went to Atlanta to celebrate. His family surprised him there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409441511579-FERLM7RJ5N8CCAKB1RG0/199.365.07.23.jpg Photo - 199/365 (Copy) 199/365 The exterior lights on the building were providing front lighting for the crepe myrtle at sunset. Kind of a cool shot - and all I had was my iPhone. The best camera is the one you have with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409441749795-W0K066412KPNU0IMTWJ9/200.365.07.24.jpg Photo - 200/365 (Copy) 200/365 Made an offer on a condo today with these good people. 200 days ago, I would have never guessed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409442016524-FP8FXA9IKRG7RH19NU83/201.365.07.25.jpg Photo - 201/365 (Copy) 201/365 I never tire of taking pictures at this place. Telephone insulators make great light fixtures. Whodathunk? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409443036779-VUXNBF45MXCYYW1CKRD8/202.365.07.26.jpg Photo - 202/365 (Copy) 202/365 ... This could be our new address. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409443426083-4Q2S24MQ0E0VCFB5GPRK/203.365.07.27.jpg Photo - 203/365 (Copy) 203/365 This is Bruno. He is German Shepherd with real German lineage. His owner (in the background) is not a small man. Bruno is a very large dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409444589251-JVIYUPP06HWWFOWBNF0B/IMG_0523.jpg Photo - 204/365 (Copy) 204/365 These three have had a lot of fun hanging out together this week. Glad they let me take their picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409445213863-25XMAX5LXHKGU7PW2G2J/IMG_0531.jpg Photo - 205/365 (Copy) 205/365 One more time ... photos from The Mill in Taylors. You'd best not park here, I guess. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409445467665-ZTSOC7QC9ZW9MKD3KR0A/IMG_0540_HDR.jpg Photo - 206/365 (Copy) 206/365 Had supper in Greer tonight. "The Mason Jar" has the best burgers ever. This is the Greer Skyline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1409445789600-0LXI1RRSGJTQ2X71XRUO/IMG_0548.jpg Photo - 207/365 (Copy) 207/365 Saw a vintage firetruck on the side of the road. Had to stop and and grab this... I guess State Farm Insurance feels that a vintage convertible fire truck will make customers feel safer? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413340411589-485CNZFGTL52EAUQUJA2/IMG_0561.jpg Photo - 208/365 (Copy) 208/365 This is a shot I've wanted to grab for a while. Railroad tracks seem like an endless constant and are oddly comforting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413340993393-9NKVH96X8VTKCNESBV2S/IMG_0563.jpg Photo - 209/365 (Copy) 209/365 The sunset tonight ... was just... wow. No words. "The heavens declare the Glory of God and the skies display His handiwork" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413341264704-V4NQ1UI48XU6V5A6PYP0/IMG_0564.jpg Photo - 210/365 (Copy) 210/365 Okay ... not really. Or is there such a thing as cubist photography? I was playing with this today during coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413341466115-67NBXWLPJ84E6FRY5FQ0/IMG_0589.jpg Photo - 211/365 (Copy) 211/365 I love these three more than anything else on the planet. We had a fantastically fun afternoon traipsing around Caesar's Head, SC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/4ff36fb8c4aaee93616c8d40/1413341877382-6C2H740NWU06GM12HCE0/IMG_0605.jpg Photo - 212/365 (Copy) 212/365 South Carolina seems to be a place where crepe myrtle absolutely thrives. The stuff is everywhere. It's huge - to the point where some of the plants are tree-sized. The sunset here is always breathtaking, as well. 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