Week 34 of 209 Weeks: “Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.” —Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Photo Notes: Chicago, December 2023 Week 35 of 209 Weeks: “I care about you because I want you to care about me. I care because I…

Week 32 of 209 Weeks: Polish your own corner of the world. Photo Notes: I have no idea where this was taken. Week 33 of 209 Weeks: “We’re exploring the possibility of building a wall to stem the exodus.” “Don’t be ridiculous,” Goddard said, “only idiots build walls.” –Neal Shusterman, The Toll Photo Notes: Chicago, December 2023

Week 30 of 209 Weeks: “With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” –Eleanor Roosevelt Photo Notes: This photo was taken at William O’Brien State Park on January 1st, 2022. Week 31 of 209 Weeks: “The morning is wiser than the evening.” –Vasilia the Beautiful Photo Notes: Photographing a black cat on a white…

Week 29 of 209 Weeks: Be brave, Silence is sustenance, drawing (the artistic act) the heart open, be gentle with those you cherish (especially yourself). Photo Notes: I feel like the footsteps and the tent (?) on the lake say it all.

Week 28 of 209 Weeks: “I can do anything for [specified amount of time]. You can do anything for [specified length of time].” Photo Notes: This photo was taken using x-ray film. The film gives everything a soft light. Taken May 2025.