Sunday, July 13, 2014

Connecticut Faces


Eva is a college sophomore majoring in elementary education.  This summer she is a camp counselor.  When I met her, she was helping an elderly woman get to her car in a crowded
parking lot.  Eva is a sweet young woman.


John was Connecticut's economic development director.  These days he is a university administrator.


Ellie is a Yankee.  She was born here and has lived her entire life here.  (So far.)
Ellie and her little dog visit Elizabeth Park three or four times a week.
Her favorite bench is in front of the gazebo.


Sam is assistant dean of the Yale art school.  When I met him, he was taking apart an
old sculpture with a Sawzall.


Years ago, Helen and I served on the board of a nonprofit.  That was before the executive
director was sent to prison, but that is another story.  Helen's 18-year old
son is going off to college in the fall and she is struggling with what happens next.

16 comments:

  1. Thanks Jack. Smiling faces are always a good way to start the week off.

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  2. Many different faces representing the different phases of life in your post today.

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  3. All great portraits. They make the town come to life.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  4. Neat... no matter the age, they are all sort of starting on adventures. That's life!

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  5. Helen should not struggle with what happens next, other than college tuition. In about 2 years her son's personality will be even more engaging.

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  6. Such a great group of people from several generations. All with interesting stories to tell.

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  7. An interesting assortment of portraits...

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  8. I agree with Mersad, great portraits -- as always, and they do make the town come alive! I always feel as though I've been there and met these people personally. You are good at what you do and we get to enjoy the results! Have a great new week, Jack!

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  9. What a beautiful post Jack! Not only love your portraits but you captions.

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  10. Some interesting back-stories there, Jack!

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  11. Nice portraits, Jack. We have a number of very fine people living here in Connecticut. Thanks for sharing their portraits and their stories.

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  12. You remind us that every picture has a story. I often think if we really knew people's stories we'd be more compassionate.

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  13. A fine set of portraits Jack.. you inspire me to be brave each time I see your portraits.

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  14. Ooooh! I want some of those back stories! Interesting and accomplished people, all.

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