i’ve been meaning to post these pics for a while now, but i’ve been struggling to figure out how to explain the story concisely. in the end, i think i gave up trying to explain it. there was (is?) an ongoing pension scandal in the city of san diego with city workers, but the story [...]

last night was the opening of the starlight foundation’s “indomitable spirit” show at the ACE gallery in los angeles. several months ago i was asked to donate a print from the hearts book to this show, along with about 75 other photographers. the starlight foundation is a charity that benefits seriously ill children, and if [...]

it’s long overdue but i’ve taken a step into the 21st century (of the internet) finally. with many sincere thanks to the efforts and skills of bill smith who as usual went above and beyond any call of duty to pull this thing together. so please go visit the new and improved, shiny and sleek [...]

i have a different sort of relationship with doctors than most of my friends. doctors have always been a part of my life, as long as i can remember, though admittedly much less so now that i’m an adult. maybe my parents were nervous when i was a kid, maybe things were more precarious, maybe [...]

happy election day, everyone. at least, i hope it’s a happy one. we’ll know in several hours, right? hey, at least i live in a very blue state. that is, if you can overlook orange county, which most people can. they won’t let you take pictures at the polling place (i wanted to get a [...]