Tag Archives: palestine

heretofore unseen photos!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

i finally opened these raw photo files from the samaritan village and got them wordpress-ready. and may i just say, i heart raw! the samaritan village is located on mount gerzim, towering above nablus and the surrounding refugee camps of … Continue reading →

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generations of oppression

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

mohamad amin was a participant in the peace portrait project i did in 2007. originally from nablus, he left as a boy when his father got a job abroad, and because of stringent re-entry restrictions imposed by israel, he has … Continue reading →

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remind me to shine my light

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

it’s hard to believe that at this time last year, i was getting ready to leave palestine; i was tying up loose ends, finishing the workshops in askar refugee camp, saying goodbye to friends and teachers. i’m not physically there … Continue reading →

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clouds, caffeine, and creativity

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

ladies, gentlemen, people of all genders: one of my favorite parts of saturdays is lingering in bed in the morning. i like to wake up, see that it’s light out (these days, it’s not really ever light when i wake … Continue reading →

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light so bright

Posted on December 16, 2010 by

hello friends. i’m here to give you an update on my dear friend “z.” i’m afraid it’s not too good. apparently for this most recent arrest, he was detained in the middle of the night under bad circumstances — he … Continue reading →

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the road less traveled to get makeover!

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

  beloved readers, as you may have noticed, my blogging habits have become deplorably sparse in the months since i returned from my trip. but i’m here to assure you that in no time, i’m gonna be back on the … Continue reading →

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