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Colin Usher – THE FACE Magazine Years

Colin Usher – THE FACE Magazine Years

Sep 4, 2020 | Leap of Faith

In 1993, I was living in a wee flat on Lothian Road in Edinburgh photographing Scottish theatre & contemporary dance companies for a living. One evening I sat and wrote a letter to the photo editor of my favourite magazine, THE FACE. I kept it simple. I introduced...
Lloyd Jerome – Waving At The World

Lloyd Jerome – Waving At The World

Sep 1, 2020 | Travel

I have so many “moments” that I’m spoiled for choice. I first noticed the truth of those glib, motivational-type aphorisms, the ones like “I’ve noticed that the more I believe in myself, the luckier I become” or something equally nauseating, so long ago that I stopped...
Julie Weaverling – Unexpected Emotion

Julie Weaverling – Unexpected Emotion

Aug 23, 2020 | Emotions

I run a non-profit art gallery and create arts programming for ten retirement communities. A few years ago a piece of art, a collage, was dropped off for our once a year residents exhibition. I loved the piece and decided to use it as one of the pieces on the postcard...
Ruth Gibson – I Wish I Hadn’t Asked

Ruth Gibson – I Wish I Hadn’t Asked

Aug 21, 2020 | Humour

Walking through the town centre Monday around midday, I saw a familiar figure come toward me. A woman who I knew to be seventy-two but looked much younger. She was petite and was dressed in a smart blue jacket, black trousers and her hair and makeup were impeccable. I...
Pamela Heck – Leap of Faith into Teaching

Pamela Heck – Leap of Faith into Teaching

Aug 12, 2020 | Teaching, Waves

I never meant to be a special education teacher. I meant to be a famous actress, or to write the great American novel, maybe be a fashion designer, or a world-renowned artist. Not a teacher. The only reason I got a teaching degree was because that was the only way my...
Greg Frey – Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Greg Frey – Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Aug 12, 2020 | Volunteering, Waves

Around the end of 1990 I attended a high school reunion, from our 1975 leaving year group.  While catching up and trying to recognise old friends, I reconnected with Jenny. Now Jenny and I were just friends at school, good friends and I was delighted to see her again....