Comments on Lelo in Nopo: Why I give to change, not charity

each year there is an organization that I have wor...

2011-11-17T23:16:42.124-08:00

each year there is an organization that I have worked with that allows people living with addiction to make Christmas wreaths to sell. it's a wonderful "hand up" rather than a "hand out".

We've worked together and I can't emphasiz...

2011-11-16T22:01:09.696-08:00

We've worked together and I can't emphasize how rewarding that has been for me.
But I was talking to somebody the other day about the importance of the label 'friend'. About the the depth of its meaning for me; about the fact that it's not something I use frequently.
I also communicated the idea of familial love. That I could love someone because of the family relations but not really 'like' them. Yet my love for those outside the family is differently earned, experienced and valued.
Well LeAnn, I'm feeling a little conflicted (especially after posts such as this). I truly value our work together, but the actual time we've spent together doesn't really fit into my concept of friend.
Yet at the very same time, I feel the need to express my love for you and your actions.
Anyways, what the hell am I doing trying to use words to express my feelings and thoughts? That's why I'm a photographer.

Thank you for the work you do, the life you lead, and the love you put into this world.

Love & respect,
Will

Me too! Me too! You've expressed this so wel...

2011-11-16T16:55:24.882-08:00

Me too! Me too! You've expressed this so well. I'm totally using this and giving you credit :)

I L-O-V-E the concept of "change, not ...

2011-11-16T09:03:52.137-08:00

I L-O-V-E the concept of "change, not charity." And I like your list, too. Thanks for putting it into words in a positive way that I haven't been able to articulate very well.