Flooding Starts

It's that time of year, the beginning of the Spring Thaw in New Hampshire. We have had a great couple of days with temps in the 50's, which made for massive amounts of snow melt. My road has plenty of places to place snow for our next plowing (Hopefully, it doesn't snow again) and the dirt road has become more of a mud trench. All this melting of the snow makes for muddy roads (probable 4-wheeling on my road by local teenagers soon) and river flooding, street closings, and insurance claims.

Today, after being in Peterborough for Momentary Times, interviewing Levi, we quickly found the road home closed. Route 202 in Peterborough was under a state emergency due to river flooding.  Within 20 minutes, homes were flooded and residences and businesses were evacuated. We had to take an alternate route to get back home. The following photos taken were within 20 minutes of river's destructive path.

This photo below was taken from a resident's home looking down off their deck. Water had just entered their basement and continued to rise. The homeowners (Welch) seemed accepting of the quick destruction of their home and knew they couldn't control what is to be. This is the first time they have had problems living near the river.

Change For Purpose

OK....You must be wondering why I haven't posted lately. Don't worry, I don't easily stagnate into a set of routines.... My life is full and constantly changing. "The only constant in Life is Change."

Within the last week, I have committed my home to four passionate men who are focused on the topic of homelessness. They have traveled from Oregon to New Hampshire interviewing, videoing, and photographing.  The crew have sought out homeless people, case workers, and anyone who has a voice wanting to make a difference regarding homelessness.

Victory Park, Manchester, NH

I have joined this project for several reasons: to learn more about the issues behind homelessness, to pick up my camera and share the story with others, gain experience from a talented crew, and make a difference in society.  The crew is staying for the month as they work on the documentary.  Not only are they focused on film, but also on establishing a family shelter home in the Peterborough, NH area.


This is a great feeling to be able to share my home with the crew, pick up my camera, and help find new resources to continue the project.
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