PEOPLE I MEET ALONG THE WAY

I've decided to start a photo journal of the people I meet as I walk my own path through life. My object is simply to record a brief moment in these stranger's lives. Usually our meeting is a chance encounter during the course of a day. I've found that each person enjoyed the opportunity to share something of their life - a moment; a feeling; a story.

Alex Haley said that "The death of each man is like the burning of a library." When I watch the people who pass by each day I wonder about their lives. What stories do they hold... and what stories do they want others to know.

Everyone has stories to tell. We only need to be patient and listen. Each of these people has enriched my life in some small way just because they took the time to share their time with me. People are a wonder.

These are just a few stories of people whom I've crossed paths with - People I've met along the way.

Tavit

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Thursday, July 1, 2010

This is Dale. I noticed Dale as he was parking a beautifully and intricately decorated Harley Davidson motorcycle at the Narragansett sea wall. The cycle was covered with colorful small beading displaying suns, feathers, and other Indian designs. 

When I asked Dale if he had done the artwork himself, he said "Do you have a moment?" and proceeded to explain his Narragansett Indian heritage and the symbols that decorated his hat, jacket, and bike. At the front of the motorcycle was beaded his Indian name - Buffalo Heart. I asked him why he was given the name and he said, "Well, I was named "Buffalo" because I'm big" (which he is), and the "Heart" was given to me because I'm a kind person and I have a big heart." (which he does). 

When I met Dale, I instantly liked him. He's a big man with a big heart. Dale is the kind of guy that makes you feel appreciation that his path and your path crossed. Thank you Dale. 

By-the-way, Dale said he is part of the Turtle Clan. I like that. 
Turtles are good things to be.
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