it seems that haiti holds and shows many lessons...complex and seemingly unsolvable.  knowledge and education are the keys which aren't available to the vast majority of the population...but at this moment...distance and strength seem to be the pain reliever for the eyes and mind.

we're lucky...we have a car and can drive into the beautiful mountains surrounding the epicenter of destruction and can enjoy the cool mountain breezes and still erect homes and tropical vistas.  it was a cleansing of our choice.  people in the midst of the visuals of ruin have the harder choice...acknowledgment of the situation and putting the distance in their mind and life...going on with the strength from within.

the spirit is the rescuer.

today we are making the trip over the mountain to jacmel to visit the art creation foundation. this is the organization that nancy and i sit on the board.

through an art based environment we have provided 65 street kids the opportunity of education and daily meals.  some of you have seen the paper mache bowls and wall hangings they produce at sideshow. the drive will be worth it...

it's time for a shot of kid power...

all my best from haiti