Moments 4.27.08

A man's got to be able to stand himself when he works the land. Pass after pass, the growl of the tractor throttling up one side of the rise and down the other, the stasis of the field and forest can make the mind wander when the rows need to be straight.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 4.20.08

Ford or Chevy, Republican or Democrat, man or woman, choose or lose.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Moments 4.13.08

From fields trampled and rutted in winter's retreat, a game will grow. Children will play. Grown-ups will teach. Young will move a season closer to old.

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

James Hoffa Jr.

James Hoffa Jr. President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters talks about the book "I Heard You Paint Houses" and other things.

Moments 4.6.08

To-do list found on podium after the rally:

make sure zipper zipped

glad hand on way to stage

pronounce it Wilksbarry

emote and gesture

stick to script (blah blah blah)

emote and gesture again (with emphasis)

leave

A photograph by Clark Van Orden and words by Jerry Lynott

Graffiti removed

Graffiti removal ceremony from Ohav Zedek in Wilkes Barre.

Sen. Barack Obama

Barack Obama signs for a supporter during his visit.