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The Stairs

A late-night walk through downtown Westminster, Maryland, takes an unsettling turn when an ordinary staircase disappears into the darkness. Then there is another, and something seems to be coming down.

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24 Hours of Booty in 2009: Bootyville and Mount Merkle

In 2009, I participated in 24 Hours of Booty, a 24-hour cycling event in Columbia, Maryland, riding in memory of my mother and supporting the fight against cancer. Part 2 of this three-part series looks back at my time on the course, riding through cold and rain while confronting Mount Merkle and finding moments of reflection along the way.

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24 Hours of Booty in 2009: Gearing Up for the Event

In 2009, I signed up for 24 Hours of Booty, a 24-hour cycling event in Columbia, Maryland, to ride in memory of my mother and support the fight against cancer. Part 1 of this three-part series looks back at what led me to register and take on an event I never expected to ride.

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The Silence of Emptiness

Westerly looks exactly as it always has, but something is missing. This longer-form work of fiction follows a late-night walk with my camera through empty streets, familiar places, and a silence that grows more unsettling with every step.

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