Surfer's world: how to get thrashed (and make friends)
This story… I want to tell it so badly; as much as I want to be a part of it. All good storytellers know that the best way to tell a story is from within. But to get that kind of access, you either have to have been there for years (an insider’s story) or […]
In the wake of Ondoy: Tumana
The headlines are gone; tied up in twine and buried or burned shortly after it happened. The Press, too, is gone; off chasing the next disaster-du-jour, so we hear nothing more and think things are fine. But the story of life in the wake of Typhoon Ondoy – a super storm that devastated parts of […]
Papa John’s Center update
At Papa John’s Center in metro-Manila, children ages 5-20 are being cared for by Gemma Bucuyag (top right), who set aside her dental practice to care for children at risk in the neighborhood that she grew up in. Not knowing where food and living supplies will come from one month-to-the-next, Gemma relies largely on the […]
Photo Walkabout: Metro Manila
Back in metro Manila again and I am blown away by the pace of life and incredible growth that’s going on here. High rises and condo salespeople are everywhere! The purpose behind this trip – call it a Photo Walkabout – is to simply chase light, recharge my creative batteries and refine my vision. The […]
Light and tight: the Lowepro Rover Pro 45L AW
My need to downsize is a function of man hours and poundage – seriously, I’ve been schlepping 30 pounds of gear around on my shoulders since the turn of the century and the body is starting to tell me something: “Lighten UP!” To that end, when Lowepro asked for my thoughts on their Rover Pro […]
How to fix a stuck filter
The following method was explained to me by a Canon Professional Service technician. Note: this procedure is not recommended for the faint of heart!
Headshots: diversify your face
There’s more to great headshots these days than just your head. You’ve got to engage the imagination if you really want to catch folks’ attention. Case in point: Chris, the proprietor of Panmelodia – an independent music production company – dropped by the other day needing photos to introduce his new (top secret) business launch […]
Armistice, lest we forget…
In my mind, O.B. Pulsifer, Sr. is the stuff of legends. A tough blend of maverick and enterprise; persistence that verged on stubborn logic and, yes, even deep emotion (though no one was supposed to know). It’s quite likely that Alexander Keith’s Ale coined their best slogan after hearing about Grampy because: “Those that liked […]
Thanksgiving assignment
Digging this seasonal piece from the archives… One of my favourite assignments because of the fact that Andrea has a lot of pluck and is more than willing to ‘talk turkey’ on the subject of overbearing bureaucracy that threatens to shut down our local food security. Nice coverage by Wendy Stueck on the food safety […]
Family first
A bit frantic this past month or so: Lib and I took the 5-kids and dog across Canada to see aging parents – some great contacts made, on both personal and professional fronts. Got older kids settled into university/college for another year. Blew cylinder in the new-to-us Suburban (no thanks to Canadian Tire – more […]
Father/daughter Fishing Trip
A World of Good
A handful of Canadian high-schoolers take one hour a week to DO A WORLD OF GOOD with a sustainable recycling project that helps fund two feeding programs for street kids and educate a home for some 30 abandoned children in Asia. A World of Good from Craig Pulsifer on Vimeo. THE CHALLENGE: Look beyond yourself. […]
