michael hassoun – israeli

[slidepress gallery=’michaelhassoun-israelireservist’] Hover over the image for navigation and full screen controls Michael Hassoun Israeli play this essay   In Israel, a large part of the male population is brought together periodically for a return to military service that contrasts dramatically from their day to day activities. Released after three years of regular service, some …

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david mcgowan – garage sale

[slidepress gallery=’davidmcgowan-american’] Hover over the image for navigation and full screen controls David McGowan I’m One Of Those Americans play this essay   A garage sale is the sale of miscellaneous household goods, often held in the garage or front yard of someone’s house. “My good friend David McGowan has been working on a very …

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james chance – classic beef

  Classic Beef  by James Chance Johnnie Jackson, a professional bodybuilder gets oiled-up in the pump-up room before competing in the the 2009 Arnold Classic. The Classic, founded by former bodybuilder Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is now in its 21st year and is considered to be the greatest prize in bodybuilding. 13 competitors compete over two …

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marko susla – burnt out

  Burnt Out; a State of Affairs by Marko Sulsa   I would love to write you a short little essay to accompany this photograph. But, you see, the thing is that my co-worker was laid off just before the Holidays. The day before to be precise. It was part of right sizing, workforce reduction, …

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rafal pruszynski – little pieces

[slidepress gallery=’rafalpruszynski-littlepiecesofus’] Hover over the image for navigation and full screen controls Rafal Pruszynski Little Pieces Of Us play this essay   When I was still not even a teenager, I lost my mother to breast cancer. I still remember the night she died vividly, its an image etched in my mind that will stay …

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chris bickford – storm

[slidepress gallery=’chrisbickford-afterthestorm’] Hover over the image for navigation and full screen controls Chris Bickford After The Storm play this essay   …A life of Surf on the Outer Banks   The bad weather comes out of nowhere.   Within hours, sometimes minutes, a perfect day at the beach–kids playing in the surf, girls in bikinis …

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