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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
The Sarahs's School is open for business
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
How Bizarre...
People from the Fred Phelp's following decided to picket The Pembroke Hill School for some reason that no one seems to understand and UMKC for it's screening of The Laramie Project. Many passersby found it very difficult to comprehend the reasoning behind their rhetoric. Several observers tried to get into philosophical and ethical discussions with them and ending in no resolution while others simply responded by showing them the middle finger.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
The Sarahs' School
Sarah Garibaldi in her soon to be school house. ©Rachael Jane
Monday, October 12, 2009
Emancipation Station
After visiting the Emancipation Station, a shelter for women, I thought about it a long time afterwards. I was in awe of Pastor Alice Pigee-Wallack who runs the center. Her strength for dealing with the difficult and hard stories of these women. Sometimes it is a story of mental illness, sometimes drugs, abuse, or just hard luck. Just recently "Pastor Alice" as they call her, told me that the story we did helped them earn a $5000 grant. It motivates me to go out and do more photography like this.
If you or someone you know would like to help the Emancipation Station, contact the Janet Brown Moss at janetbridgeworks@sbcglobal.net or call 816.531.6577. To contact the True Light Family Resource Center, please call 816.561.1700 or emailtruelightfrc@hotmail.com.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
A Teacher of Note
I just finished my work at the MPW. We had our exhibition at the local library with a great turnout. Below is a quick summary of my story. It was a wonderful experience to work directly with some of the most talented people in the industry, Dennis Dimick and George Olson, and to see the end reaction of the town to our work.
©Rachael Jane
more here
Scott Taylor is a music-loving school teacher and softball coach at St. Pius X, a local Catholic high school in Crystal City.
Taylor, as his students call him, often uses music to motivate his students to be more engaged in learning, such as paralleling Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales with “The Battle of Evermore” by Led Zeppelin. He uses many musical euphemisms in class to make things fun, such as a weekly vocabulary list he calls the “greatest hits.” His walls and bookshelves at home and in his classroom are replete with music and sports paraphernalia.
Taylor is responsible for writing many of the songs by The Bottle Rockets, a rock band considered to be the godfathers of the '90s alt/country-roots rock revival originally from Festus and Crystal City. Some members of the band were his students at St. Pius X.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Missouri Photo Workshop
I just learned that I am accepted to the Missouri Photo Workshop starting next week.
It is "a remarkable documentary effort. Since 1949 more than 2,000 photographers from around the world have worked in more than 40 small Missouri communities to create a historic and unique archive."
It is run by the University of Missouri-Columbia's School of Journalism
Looking forward....
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Kids are Back in School...
©Rachael Jane
This photo is from last year's girl scout trip to the Omaha Zoo. We were able to sleep overnight in the aquarium and view the animals in the dark. It was a treat, also to avoid all of the crowds of people usually there.Now school has started again. The weather is getting colder. A few leaves have fallen and the alarm rings me out of bed at 6am. Kids are excited and learning new things everyday. Soccer, piano, drama and playdates..... the schedules go on.... but there is also some free time during the day. Everything is just... well more... scheduled... :)
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Wedding Photojournalism
When I don't have an assignment to do, I have been doing wedding photography. I find it very satisfying because it's always a celebratory atmosphere. People are aware and want you to be there with the camera. Ample opportunities arise to find that documentary shot. For me I enjoy capturing the emotion. Very few of the photos are staged but of course there are times where deliberate photos are necessary for preserving the day.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Quixotic Fusion
Their new Show is coming to the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art on September 12th
Lux Esalare
©Rachael Jane
Backstage at the Madrid Theater:
©Rachael Jane
©Rachael Jane
Lux Esalare
Backstage at the Madrid Theater:
Friday, August 28, 2009
Interval Training
iphone photo
Running between powerlines and the river, great for a storm!
The running is going well. Lately I've taken up interval training on the 6th mile. Maybe last time was overdoing it a bit. I took a day off because my calves are tight. Just going up stairs gives me a "charlie horse".
Monday, August 24, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Running up that Hill
So far I have now run up that %&## hill twice! In the spirit of full disclosure, I had to stop at the top to catch my breath...
Friday, August 7, 2009
The Hill
iphone photo
Every up hill must go down, right??!
This is the most difficult part of the run. I can almost run up the whole thing but it is pretty much the only place I walk during the route.
Today was a slow start, some excuses + a demotivating scale. But I got out there with the support of my husband. Ran a bit slow today and walked a little more than yesterday, but I still think I got a good work out. Still did the 6 miles, so I'll call it a success.
Going to the river this weekend with some longtime friends. Will probably have to start all over Monday. Such is life, or such is the good life ;)
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Just Doing It....
Iphone photoI started running several months ago on an old treadmill. Somehow it's design only allows for it to be slightly inclined. During this time I tried to just be able to stay at a run for 30 minutes. It seemed that every day was up and down. I was happy if I did 2.5 miles. Then one day I decided to take a run outside from my house to the river and back. I did not know how far or long it was. I only knew that it felt like a very decent run. I got home and saw that I ran 1 hour and 20 minutes. Then I mapped it at mapmyrun.com and found that I ran 6 miles. (well ok walked about 1 mile of it.) Ever since, I have been running 6 miles every day or every other day now for about 2 weeks. And walking very little, only on the hill that is straight up. It feels great. Still I'm a slow runner. But I'm happy just to say I'm doing it. The new shoes made such a difference on my knees and toes. I feel I could go on doing this for a while. I'll see how I feel tomorrow morning... :)
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Olja Ivanjicki died yesterday
"For me painting, and therefore any creative activity, is only a way not to come to the end of my life with an empty heart...I think it all started with russian science fiction stories that my father used to read to me instead of fairy tales when I was a little girl."-Olja Ivanjicki
She was one of Serbia's best and most accomplish painters, among many things she was the first to bring Pop Art to former Yugoslavia. She was also a dear friend to the family and will be greatly missed.
I believe her heart must be full.....
She was one of Serbia's best and most accomplish painters, among many things she was the first to bring Pop Art to former Yugoslavia. She was also a dear friend to the family and will be greatly missed.
I believe her heart must be full.....
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Grand Small Works has another opening in January
If you are in Philadelphia, would love for you to see the show.
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