The View from London

The world is watching and reacting to the state of politics in the United States.

I put together this story after a recent trip to London.

The Small House - The Quest for Enough

An essay on how to live small.

The quest for enough.

Trinity College Men's Rowing

In the spring of 2019 I spent three months following the training and early races of the Trinity College Men’s Rowing team.

The resulting work was published as a three part series on my website ThisDecisiveMoment.com and used by the team and the school on social media and various other platforms.

Bantam Class - Part One.

Race Day - Part Two.

Classic Black and White - Part Three.

Kamala Harris

California Senator Kamala Harris is one of the best communicators in the current field of Democratic presidential candidates and perhaps the most outwardly and unapologetically ambitious.

Here’s a report from the New Hampshire campaign trail.

Running on Green

Governor Jay Inslee of Washington is running for president, but if he succeeds in forcing the other Democratic candidates to talk about and take action on climate change that would be a win in itself.

The story from ThisDecisiveMoment.com.

Energy Secure

Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut toured the Millstone nuclear power plant in Waterford, CT as part of a week of events marking his first 100 days in office.

This story was commissioned by Dominion Energy, owners of the facility, and was shared with the governor’s office and other company stakeholders directly and through social media. Turn-around: One day.

The Freshman

A photo essay on freshman member of Congress Jahana Hayes, from Waterbury, Connecticut.

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Barn Yard

Nearby to my home base, there’s a grouping of red barns on a tobacco farm near the Connecticut River.

No matter how many times I run by, or drive by, the scene is always just a little different. Something about the lighting has changed, the seasons have changed the surroundings, or the day’s weather puts a different filter on the setting.

The simplicity of the construction helps me put my thoughts in order.

The photos for this essay were compiled over the course of a year.

Gillibrand Enters the Race

In March, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand officially entered the race for president with an event outside one of Donald Trump’s properties in New York City.

This report looks into how the event was put together.

A Fenway Story

Working in Boston one weekend I took a few minutes to walk around Fenway Park before the start of the baseball season.

The old building brought back the memory of a story I lived through with my father one summer evening several decades ago.

Here’s the story and the photos.

Beto O'Rourke

A photo essay and analysis of former congressman Beto O’Rourke’s first campaign trip through the state of New Hampshire in March of 2019.

Sanders Rides Again

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is again running for president. His new slogan: Hindsight is 2020.

Here is a report from his first campaign stop in New Hampshire.

COBA Classic

A friend mentioned how effective the use of black and white was with the photo essay I produced on Governor Ned Lamont, so I decided to revisit the Charter Oak Boxing Academy project for this black and white feature on boxing.

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Governor Ned Lamont

In February of 2019, I was granted exclusive, behind the scenes access to newly elected Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, as he prepared to present his first budget to the legislature.

Here’s the story and the photos.

Cory Booker

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is on the campaign trail for president with an unusual message. He is focused not on any specific policy, but on the need for greater civic engagement and love as a motivating factor in public affairs.

Read and see the story.

Middletown, USA

As the 2020 presidential race gets underway, here are some reflections on middle America’s reaction to the current political climate.

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Cross Country - Janel Opeka Yoga

Winter running is tough, but if you can maintain consistency through the cold months you will be stronger in the spring.

This is the latest in my on-going series of essays on fitness with Janel Opeka of JanelOpekaYoga.com.

Charter Oak Boxing Academy

The Charter Oak Boxing Academy in the Parkville section of Hartford, Connecticut, is an after school program that uses boxing as a metaphor for life.

Children and adults train there seven days a week. While the academy produces competitive boxers, its most important product is character.

Here’s the story.

D.C. Metro

Although users often complain about it, the D.C. Metro system is architecturally, economically and socially significant.

Read and see the story.

The Clean Well-Lighted Space

Here is a simple photo essay based on the light and shadow that paints pictures on the walls, floors and ceilings of my home studio on a daily basis.

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