Elaine CullMy OaklandI wish I had more pictures of Oakland, so that I could show you what it really is. My Oakland, anyway, because mine is just one view out of…Jul 23, 2020Jul 23, 2020
Elaine CullBull Moose Party 4-evahI don’t remember how it came up originally, but we discuss in our household, from time to time, the thought that we should resurrect the…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
Elaine CullRefugees are StorytellersAlthough they didn’t tend to share their stories in casual conversations, the residents had to tell their stories as part of the…Feb 8, 2017Feb 8, 2017
Elaine CullRefugees are ArtistsA volunteer came in from time to time to do art therapy with the residents. For some people, it was just something to do, for others it was…Feb 4, 2017Feb 4, 2017
Elaine CullRefugees are BridesmaidsNot many of the residents volunteered their stories, and honestly, I don’t blame them. I’m sure they didn’t want to be dwelling on bad…Feb 3, 2017Feb 3, 2017
Elaine CullRefugees Play BasketballA lot of the residents played basketball to pass the time. Soccer, too, of course, but basketball was big. Out on the court, everyone was…Feb 3, 2017Feb 3, 2017
Elaine CullRefugees are ChildrenOne morning, a former resident brought three orphans to the shelter. I didn’t quite follow the thread of how they ended up in her care, but…Feb 2, 2017Feb 2, 2017
Elaine CullA Short Intermission to PontificateThere are two common refrains I’ve seen from people who don’t know why there’s such a kerfuffle about the direction our immigration policy…Feb 2, 20171Feb 2, 20171
Elaine CullRefugees are BeautifulI remember a young family from Syria who came to the shelter. The mother was shy, but friendly. Thinking about it in retrospect, she was…Feb 1, 2017Feb 1, 2017
Elaine CullRefugees are MothersIn the same week, two families that included a very pregnant mother arrived at the shelter. When I say very pregnant, I mean so pregnant…Jan 31, 2017Jan 31, 2017