Digital Storytelling Workshop!!!

I had the most incredible experience at the Digital Storytelling workshop!

Thank you Daniel and Maryann for being the most patient and awesome facilitators ever!

I loved every minute of it. It was a fine group of professionals from a variety of backgrounds. I was surprised that 100% of the group produced such wonderful, powerful stories.

I was sad when it was over but can't wait to continue sharing my story.

Thanks again!!!!!



Learn more about the Digital Storytelling Workshop at www.storycenter.org

The 5 Points Neighborhood - Textures - Post #1

The Revitalization of the 5 Points neighborhood has struck my interest and I've embarked on a long term project documenting the neighborhood which was historicaly Denver's immigrant and African American neighborhood.

To get my feet wet I photographed some textures in the neighborhood. I think Spring and Summer will bring lots of great days in the neighborhood...

USA Today recognizes a Denver woaman who donates milk to one of the only milk banks in the Country

Keely Shaw, 30, feeds her 5 month old son Halston while her 2 year old Wiley plays. Both Keely's sons were born premature in the 35th week and drank breast milk from the milk bank while Keely waited for her body to produce milk. She now donates breast milk to The Denver Milk Bank, one of the only milk banks in the country.

Keely has donated milk for 4 months and can donate for up to a year. The milk bank supplies donars with a breast pump, sanatized bottles and sanitizer for the machine. Keely is also working on becoming a la leche league leader.

USA Today published Women Donate to Breast Milk Banks to Help Others' Babies
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2010-04-07-breastmilk07_ST_N.htm

Recycled Art

Around Valentines Day Teresa Castaneda had the idea to make roses out of toilet paper rolls. Many local boutiques are now carrying her flowers made of recycled skewers, toilet paper rolls and paper cups. She hopes to get recycled skewers from restaurants as she continues to grow her recycled flower business.

You can purchase Teresa's flowers by contacting her through her website www.paintbru.sh
as well as look at more of her art work.

Teresa's lovely daughters modeled the roses for our recent photo shoot.