travels...

a quick update since it looks as though it's been a long time since i last wrote. i'm heading to some pretty exciting places over the next few weeks to see someone very special to me and to explore some other places in the world i've always wanted to see. fortunately the beast is not coming with me, as that would be a major hassle traveling with him. J's parents are taking him so i'll be looking forward to updates on how he is but more importantly, how they are holding up! :) we do miss our neighbor who used to always take care of pabu as well as having a great playmate for him. have fun in portland pabu while i'm gone! remember to wipe your feet before you come inside too.

Noah Jackson...

my sis A gave my husband and i this lovely photography this christmas. the photographer Noah Jackson is based in Borneo. previous projects involve networks of organic farmers, haitian refugees, forest farmers, and community-based restoration and conservation organizations. Noah has worked with several photographers from National Geographic and numerious NGOs. his work has been exhited in the phillipines, washington d.c., and motana and appeared in several publications. Noah often combines writing with community photography to promote issues of global forest management and building networks of forest and community leaders. the making and production of this image was supported by project donors, a US fulbright fellowship and Hope In Light photography. thank you for the lovely gift A!