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Protest of the Day: Tax Day in Pritchard Park
A group of about 60 people descended on Pritchard Park Monday to protest Tax Day.
Photos by Jerry Nelson
Earth Day Asheville
A crowd of between 1,500 and 2,000 spent a gorgeous day in Pack Square celebrating Asheville’s version of Earth Day.
Photos by Jerry Nelson
Affordable Housing is for the Birds
Seems like only birds can get affordable housing in Asheville.
Photos by Jerry Nelson
Guest blog: Welcome to JourneyAsheville
JourneyAsheville is a twice weekly—Wednesday and Saturday—photo blog of people, places and things that fall into the lens of Jerry Nelson.
photos by Jerry Nelson
Speaking Truth to Power
On Saturday, April 9, local peace activists hosted “Speaking to Truth to Power: A Permanent State of War.” The program included music by a string ensemble from the Asheville Symphony and speakers such as Iraqi War veteran Josh Steiber and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, seen here reviewing his notes.
Photo by Jerry Nelson
Just One of Those Moments
Often the best shots just happen…they’re not planned.
From April “Fuels” Day: A protest at Progress Energy in Asheville
Jerry Nelson’s Morning View: Sandy Mush
Local photographer Jerry Nelson joined a recent SouthWings flight over Western North Carolina and took this shot of the Sandy Mush community in Buncombe County. The area was suggested as a possible repository for nuclear waste 30 years ago, and more recently, with the recent closure of Yucca Mountain out west, some local residents are asking, “Is Sandy Mush back on the table for discussion?”
Asheville Candlelight Vigil In Support of Radiation Victims
About a dozen people gathered in Pritchard Park for a quiet time of support and solidarity — particularly for those in Japan…
Sunday’s lone flute
Lee Pate, Asheville Resident, practices his flute playing under the Interstate 240 Overpass on North Lexington at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, March 20. Pate says the acoustics caused by the concrete help him to hear the notes clearer. I don’t know about that. But there is something hauntingly beautiful about flute sounds in the wee morning hours on a deserted street.
photo by Jerry Nelson
Outdoors: “The View from Above”
Of the many adventures I’ve had in life, the balloon ride described in my July 7 article, “The View from Above,” definitely ranked among the most memorable. The serenity and peace I felt as I rode the wind at 6,000 feet have been matched, in my experience, only by the serenity and peace triggered by […]
The writing on The Wall
Even at the height of tourist season, “The Wall” is a lonely place. “Big, Black Gash” … “Wall of Shame”… these are just two of the many derogatory names applied to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial since its dedication in 1982. But The Wall is also a place of healing. For the roughly 60 veterans who […]
Outdoors: The view from above
“Slipped the surly bonds of earth … and touched the face of God.” Have basket, will travel: Each balloon ride begins with a series of steps, from safety lessons to filling the 180,000-cubic-foot “envelope.” Photos by Jerry Nelson These words from an old poem — made famous by President Ronald Reagan during a eulogy for […]
Tales from the trenches
Jerry Nelson keeps his camera — and his heart — trained on Asheville. The Vietnam veteran, who's also sounded off via an Xpress commentary, advocates for the homeless while sharing experiences from his own life. To view more of Nelson's work, visit journeyamerica.org. The photos presented here show scenes from the play Always Expect Miracles; […]
Don’t scapegoat the homeless
I was dismayed by some statements published in the Asheville Citizen-Times recently and attributed to Asheville City Council member Jan Davis. An article in the Dec. 15 Citizen-Times titled "Police Hope to Boost Presence Downtown With Substation" said that "Residents and business owners have voiced concerns over nuisance crimes such as public drunkenness and panhandling, […]