Chicago Invasion!

I'm happy to report that Clare, Lyndsay, Lauren, Heather and Nikki have all arrived safely in Kenya! They are now out enjoying a long weekend on the Mara (don't worry, Tami, I'm waiting for you!) but I thought it only appropriate to post photos from our Animal Orphanage visit on Wednesday. Enjoy! So weird (in [...]

Yes We Kenya, and Yes We Are-ya!

I can't believe that as I sit here at the Cyber Cafe, 5 of the 6 girls who will be joining me in Kenya have started their journey! Clare, Lauren and Lyndsay arrive at early tomorrow morning and Heather and Nikki arrive tomorrow evening! I've been looking forward to this day since first arriving in [...]

Kuku for Baruku!

After a lot of thought and talking with volunteers placed at various IDP camps, I've decided to assist the small IDP Camp of Baruku (home of the Dust Babies) by setting up some sort of sustainable project. Food drops are great and helpful, but in a couple of weeks the food is gone and everyone [...]

Sittin’ Pretty

Lend Lease Chicago, IL Kristin needed head shots in natural light, so we took a walk around the block and this is what we came up with.

A Rainy Afternoon

Chicago, IL 10/15/08 A gray, rainy afternoon with Essie, my convenient live in canine model.