I met Tom on Maiden Lane and Broadway just days after September 11, 2001. He was standing like a statue looking up at the smoldering ruins of the World Trade Center.

Many years later, I was reminded of Tom when I posted his photograph to my Instagram account in 2016. Sadly, when I googled him, I found his obituary. He passed away in 2012, but I thought his family might appreciate receiving a print of the picture, so I mailed a copy with a note to the funeral home. 

In September of 2023, I received a call from one of his daughters, Jo Ann, who told me that she had just received a print from the funeral home. The funeral home had been bought and sold and the new owners were going through the files when the print I had sent to the Stevenson family popped up. 

This episode is the story of a larger than life man told by two of his 10 children, Jo Ann and TJ, 10 years after his death and 22 years after I made the picture.     Show notes: This episode was produced by Greg Miller in June 2023. Music:

• Gone by Lee Rosevere
• Rain Dance by Jon Algar
• Bass Instrumental by Ken Cormier
• Waltz From Swan Lake produced by Thommy Andersson
• Crazy Hunger  by Ken Cormier

I get editing help from Evan Roberts and Tina Chiappetta-Miller.

Acey is a mom, friend and curator of everyday life moments, but also one of those rare examples of lovingkindness.

To see the actual picture of Acey as well as a behind the scenes picture visit photophonica.com

This episode was produced by Greg Miller in June 2023.

Music

• Crazy Hunger by Ken Cormier.

I get editing help from Evan Roberts and Tina Chiappetta-Miller.

You can follow Acey on IG here.

Special thanks to Andy Adams for featuring Photo Phonica on the FlakPhoto Digest. You can visit FlakPhoto here and check him out on IG and FB. You might also be interested in following the flakphoto group on FB. Thank you, Andy!

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The story behind a picture that all came together when it felt like the world was falling apart.

Music

• Enchanted by Megan Wofford
• Crazy Hunger by Ken Cormier

Script editing assistance by Tina Chiappetta-Miller Happy 17th Birthday, Gioia!

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