In 1980’s through the 90’s the living situation in San Francisco was and still is critical. These are some photographs of that time. In the early 80’s I photographed bits and pieces of The Bay Area Jail life. Jail Habitat or Homeless. Now is the year 2016. I live in Washington DC. In the Nations Capital, the living situation is critical. Continue reading Sans Domicile Fix
…did I mention nobody seems to like me here? Still Living alone March 1999 God is Good! It is now 2003. I’m still here But it hasn’t been easy. God is Great! I Guess The year 2000. My hungry as Hell year. Hungry 1 potato 1/5 old onion but still good for me onion Should I eat the potato with the onion or should I … Continue reading Hungry as Hell in Marseille
Where was I? In the Panier, working in a pottery shop. Onze Septembre I will always remember It was the day all of America trembled On the radio is where I heard it first and realized that day I understood the language of French But I couldn’t believe what it said, so I asked a client that stood looking in a daze and knew she heard … Continue reading 11 September
I’m movin’ to Marseille Not sure what I’m gonna do I don’t speak the language I don’t have much money where will I live Not a clue But I’m movin’ to Marseille ’cause that’s what I wanna do. Marseille is more than 2600 and some years old. Founded by the Greeks,they say. Romance and Economic opportunity is what built Marseille. It is said that … Continue reading Toni in Marseille 1999-2005
Bag Ladies Don’t Beg Their hands only out when they are fiddling with their bags They don’t beg Their prides in that bag All that’s left of a life that used to be Being drug up and down the dirty streets They don’t beg Bag Ladies don’t beg Their hands only seen when reaching for something to eat off the streets They don’t beg Where … Continue reading Bag Ladies Don’t Beg
How to find a place of your own…in two months in another country Yes, I did find a place of my own in 2 months. Actually 2 days shy of 2 months. Actually I didn’t find it. Lesson Learned: To find a place of your own, get on the people you were told you could stay for two month with nerves. They will find you … Continue reading Finding an apartment in France
a short story… Continue reading Lucy the Vegetarian Zombie
