Berkeley Marina: Kites
Posted By admin on July 11, 2011
These are a few snapshots of a sunny July 2011 afternoon at the Berkeley marina.
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More From Syl
Posted By admin on February 13, 2011
In continuing the grandmother theme, I am typing out one more of her letters. This one came a month before the previous one – September 19, 1993.
When I was 3 years old in pre-school, I told my father that a boy a had bitten me. My father emphatically said, “Well, bite him back!” Now I see where that emotional maturity came from. 
Gotta love her!
Dearest Laura,
Ain’t it hell growing up?
We’ve been following the saga of the two-against-one for the past week, and are happy to learn that you’re moving out to a one-on-one situation. Three girls in one room is a recipe for trouble.
Words of Wisdom from My Late Grandmother
Posted By admin on February 7, 2011
My paternal grandmother, Sylvia Gardner, was a firecracker – my father tells me a story of when he was young and the family went to Washington D.C. for a vacation. It was my dad and grandmother who ran up the steps to the top of the Washington monument, while my grandfather and aunt waited for them at the bottom. My grandmother was tough and loving at the same time. She was progressive for her time, as she got a college degree from Brooklyn College, was the captain of her college fencing team (pre-Title 9), and in her older years, she swam for exercise nearly every day (30 laps). She passed in 2008 at the age of 91.
Sunday Farmers Market at Oakland’s Claremont DMV
Posted By admin on September 29, 2010
On September 5, 2010, I took my camera out of isolation and to the farmers’s market in Oakland. I go nearly every week to get fresh fruits and veggies, to people watch, and to catch up with friends.
Here is my first attempt to get back into photography and capture one of my favorite places.
I haven’t found the greatest slideshow plugin, so please bear with me.
New Year’s Resolution: Yoga Challenge
Posted By admin on February 2, 2010
Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana
My 2010 New Year’s resolution was to practice yoga 5-7 times a week for the month of January. I have been practicing yoga for ten or so years, and there was a time in my life where I was practicing about 5 times a week. Then through three years of graduate school, and three years of 3+ jobs at a time, my practice waned to two times, sometimes even once, a week.
I wanted to amp it up, so that by the time February came, 5 weekly practices would seem do-able. To keep track of my progress, I kept a log on Facebook.
Prezident Brown and Sophia Squire in Riddim
Posted By admin on December 7, 2009
My recent articles on reggae veteran Prezident Brown, and up-and-comer Sophia Squire are now in the November/December issue of Riddim. You can find them here, although you’ll need to know German!
Prezident Brown (PDF)
Sophia Squire (PDF)
To read many of my other writings, please visit the Journalism page.
Rootz Underground at Reggae Rising 2009
Posted By admin on October 24, 2009
Here are the shots I took of my peeps Rootz Underground at Reggae Rising 2009. Thanks Neil for stage access!
Location: Piercy, California
August 2, 2009
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- Jeff on keys. Huh?
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- Leon on drums
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- Scubi… check, check…
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- Leon
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- Charles on guitar
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- “Bring the levels up.”
Orrette
Posted By admin on October 23, 2009
Just got back in touch with Orrette, Ross’ best friend from Jamaica. So happy that we’re back in communication. O is now living in Connecticut, and has a 19-month-old daughter in the States.
Here are some recent photos:
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- Smiley Brooklyn
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- Recent photo
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- Orrette’s daughter, Brooklyn
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- Orrette, about a month ago
Garry Photos
Posted By admin on October 6, 2009
My friend Garry lives in Virginia, and is in the navy. He just sent me a bunch of photos, and will probably be mad at me for posting them. But he’s like a brother, so he’ll get over it.
Seabreeze Festival
Posted By admin on July 30, 2009
Long Beach, Ca
July 26, 2009
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- Russell and April at the end of the night.
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- Elephant Man and April
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- Elephant Man on stage
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- Collie Buddz (Bermuda) on stage.
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- Tanya Stephens
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- April and Laura
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- Tanya Stephens and Cherine Anderson
