It has been months since I have posted anything, so writing this feels a little like putting a message under a rock. However, I am heading back to the Middle East and figure I should get back into the habit of writing blogs.

For four weeks, I will be conducting interviews in both Palestine and Israel. The interviews will revolve around the subject of home and belonging. In addition to gathering stories, I will take photographs of the interviewees inside and outside their homes, some of these will include the surrounding landscapes and streetscapes. Upon my return, I will create an audio documentary and a series of paintings that I plan to present together in venues throughout the US.

With Dave’s help I will be updating this website before I go and will be able to download audio clips while I am there.

If all goes well, Charlie will be joining a wagon trip while I’m gone, riding across the midwest with a couple cowboys.

More to come. Ellen