Jane Lurie

Silently seeking hope

There’s so much stress, anger, tragedy, and noise going on in the world lately, and of course, it’s all turned up to a deafening roar online. It’s overwhelming to me. It feels like hope, acceptance, and support are only a dim light at the end of an infinite dark tunnel. And admittedly, it’s getting to …

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Get in Good Trouble: John Lewis from Jane Lurie @EJaneL

The ever-talented Jane Lurie recently published a tribute post to John Lewis on her blog, Jane’s Lens. The post moved me tremendously. In large part, I always appreciate Jane’s posts because she is an excellent storyteller and I think that ability is something not only to be treasured and nurtured but is intrinsic to great …

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House on fire, featuring Greta Thunberg by Jane Lurie ( @EJaneL )

Jane Lurie, one of Surprising Lives’ popular guest authors, is not only a spectacular photographer but also a stunning storyteller. With her recent blog post, House On Fire, a tribute to Greta Thunberg, our planet, and climate change, she has managed to visually punctuate the urgency of this topic. I hope her post moves you …

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Japan; Graceful Contrasts Of Tech And Tradition.

Japan, in many ways, is a graceful contrast of high tech and traditional rituals. But the Japanese have managed to marry the two in balletic harmony. Today’s Japanese culture excels in the tech world while still offering and embracing many of their unique cultural habits. “Traditional Japanese culture has had a marked impact on that …