Dunagiri Retreat – Day 3

On our third full day at Dunagiri Retreat, I woke up before sunrise and captured a few still moments out on the patio. With plenty of time to spare before morning meditation, I decided to give the bucket shower a try. After waiting 20-30 minutes for the water tank to…

Vivian the Great

My grandmother Vivian Geraldine Polito was kindhearted and generous, and a force to be reckoned with. Granted, I only knew her as my loving, nurturing grandmother…but it was fairly apparent to me that she didn’t take shit from anyone. Not even me. Today is her birthday. Her family background is…

Ode to Choha

My grandfather, D.D. “Woody” Choha, is one of the most influential and inspirational people in my life. For me, he has always been a great educator, mentor, father, supporter, and guide. He was always encouraging me to look deeper and question…everything. How does a camera capture an image and transfer it to film?…