The Greenpeace Guy

I spoke with an activist from Greenpeace about the effects of deforestation on our planet in between classes at Metro State University of Denver.

stop global warming

zero deforestation

by 2020

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Penny vs. The World

My daughter cruising the streets down by Colfax & Broadway in Denver.

After spending four years with Penny as a stay-at-home dad my college career has reached a point where I must attend classes during the day in order to continue on toward my degree. Today was her first full day of preschool. I think she quickly realized how relaxed the rules are here at the house.

When I asked her how her first day went, she sighed and said “They have A LOT of special rules.” I instantly felt guilty for not preparing her better. Penny and I had a good thing going, we get each other. I suppose some outside structure will do her some good. The best part is, she only has to go Tuesday and Thursday. I told her from here on out every Wednesday is “No Rules Wednesday.” She seems to like the idea.

The classes are huge, and I don’t really feel entirely comfortable leaving her there. Luckily I am on the same campus so I am only minutes away if she needs me. I like the real world experience she gets from it. Riding the packed trains in the morning, seeing all the diversity.

She sees everything I see, the guy smoking the funny smelling stick walking down the street. A homeless person passed out drunk in the middle of the park. Occupy protesters. Business people. People who use the word fuck a lot, like in between every word they say. I guess you can’t shelter your kids forever, but I’m sticking close by. Call me paranoid.

Why Lie?

A young couple panhandling on the 16th Street Mall in Denver. According to a January 2014 survey conducted by the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative there are currently around 5,812 homeless people in the Denver Metro area.

the constant struggle

all the beautiful people

young and the homeless 

The Ants are Marching

Observing shadows and lines along the 16th Street Mall in Denver, CO. Denver is the sixth fastest growing city in the nation according to Forbes’ annual ranking.

the ants are marching

the late afternoon shadows

urban fashion show

See Mortality

A light rail passenger walks the platform at the Arapahoe at Village Center Station in Denver, Colorado. The Regional Transportation District operates over 170 trains on 48 miles of track serving 2.2 million people in the metro area.

the human body

inevitable breakdown

see mortality

 

The Morning Commute in Denver filtered by Hipstamatic

 

the drive-time commute/filtering out the mundane/with Hipstamatic

Sophisticated

 

sophisticated

his pocket square game on point

a powerful gaze

 

 

Strangers on a Train

psychedelic pink
golden bangles on her wrist
walking the platform

strangers on a train
early evening sunlight
bright red hair dark skin

apologetic
literally doesn’t care
t-shirt sentiments

The Disabled Brightsider

brightsider on wheels
everyday is a blessing
busting out the gloves

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