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These journals are made from concrete sacks by Haitian women through a ministry that is trying to help Haitians apply their talents to make a living. To order one, go to http://www.haitianartisans.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=56
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The highlight of my day was shooting these little blondies with their mom in the downtown YMCA pool. As much as it can give me anxiety, I love being asked to find enterprise. I love when that enterprise makes me smile. (Grand Rapids Press Photo)
My photo editor asked me to take a picture of an abandoned factory the other day. I had a fun time exploring, but ended up revisiting this site, which I have photographed before just for fun 🙂
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Church, omelettes, frozen lake hike. Chocolate, down blankets, LOST marathon. Comfort. Friends.
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Joanna Strom of Grand Rapids cradles a picture of her sister, Jackie Zmudka, who died in December after surviving for over 50 years in a coma. Strom says she knows her sister is in a better place now, and is glad she is no longer living in that condition.
(Emily Zoladz | The Grand Rapids Press)
