Distracted Drivers Vigil
I live in Oakland, California. Depending on traffic, Oakland is about thirty minutes from Concord, California. On Saturday April 7, I was listening to the news when I heard that a Concord family was beginning a horrible journey that started when a teenager lost control of his Cadillac Escalade. The father, Solaiman Nuri, had taken his […]
2012 National Walk for Epilepsy
The Epilepsy Foundation of America organized the Sixth Annual National Walk for Epilepsy on March 31, 2012 in Washington, D.C.
National Walk for Epilepsy VIP Reception
On Friday March 30, the Epilepsy Foundation of America held the 2012 National Walk for Epilepsy VIP Reception. Eisai sponsored the event. It was held at the National Museum of Women in the Arts the evening before the National Walk for Epilepsy. I embedded a 39 picture photo gallery below the initial photos. At the event, EFA honored Howard […]
Tammie and Starla Five Years After
Starla Mitchell, Tammie Mitchell Tarver’s daughter, died five years ago today.
Circle of Care
For 60 years, the East Bay Agency for Children has served Bay Area families. Last year, I volunteered for the Circle of Care program. I photographed their second annual Walk to Remember. According to EBAC, Circle of Care is, “one of the nation’s few programs providing counseling and support services to children and their families […]
Chad Barth – Concert Promoter and Event Organizer
Chad Barth organizes the Concert for Epilepsy in Washington, D.C.
Kimberley Libecki Mother of Photgraphy Project
I wanted to honor my friend Kim Libecki on her birthday today. I often describe her as a “Mother of an Angel,” but she is also a wonderful mother to three other children. She and I have been friends since high school. When I left for college, she started a family and our lives went in […]
Epiphany for The Beatitudes Society
In some cultures, January 6 is Epiphany. As with personal epiphanies, the holiday is a little more complicated. The holiday can last several days or it can start on different dates. Epiphanies rarely start when expected, even when placed on the calendar. Last Fall, I photographed Rev. Anne Howard and The Beatitudes Society’s leadership team while they […]
2011 Self Published Photo Book
2011 was a productive year. I told meaningful stories and affected lives. One of my projects was the Mother of Angel Friendship Network. In February, a magazine published my article and photo essay about the support group organized by mothers who have lost children to death. It is a subject that is often ignored, and […]
New Year Reminders for the Travioli Family
New Year’s Eve is usually hopeful and exciting. Even if the year had been difficult, a person can write off all their bad resolutions and plan for future good intentions. How would a person change their New Year’s Eve plans if New Year’s Day was not a hopeful reminder? How do parents spend their New Year’s […]
Impact Teen Drivers
During Martha Tessmer’s Impact Teen Drivers presentation, she often refers to the “dots left behind.” Martha is one of those people behind the dots. I followed Martha to two East Bay high schools this week and photographed her while she prepared and presented. Martha must prepare during the middle of her presentation too. She is […]
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. I have had epilepsy since September 1984. In the last few years, my own awareness has increased. I have become involved with the Epilepsy Foundation of America and the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California. Earlier this year, I met Tony Coelho when he was in San Francisco. Tony, who […]