Photographer, writer, reporter. Going through life with an eye towards creating records and histories.
On the roof a a friend’s house in Nakasero, Kampala back in 2006, I went through a crate of discarded items he and a few other artists had gathered. On that day, I was looking for something, and I found the lion. Something about the hollowed out, paint chipped toy appealed to my understanding of this amazing continent: I’d never seen a real lion, after all.
Previously based in Uganda, currently in Liberia. Always roaming. This blog provides curiosities, commentary, and photos.
The title of this post is taken from one of my favorite t-shirts seen on a bystander yesterday. All the signs and posters around town spelled the Secretary’s name with one “l”.
For more on Hillary Clinton’s visit to Liberia, check out my article in Time or my live tweets. Also, stay tuned for why this reminded me how much I love my job and this crazy place.
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Thanks for the photos – you really did well! I just love them and love how you capture Sec. Clinton. I am admiring Sec. Clinton and how she mingled and Liberian friends are writing to me to tell me how they actually saw her, so seems it has gone well – the trip!
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“Liberia Glees” – since when did glee become a verb?
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These are magnificent Photos of the Secretary of States visit to Liberia…thank for sharing such wonderful and on the spot view of her visit to Liberia with us. I especially, like the one out in the Capital Building yard (dancing with Liberian women?). The people seem very jubilant to see her. Thanks again for an amazing photo reporting.
You are indeed a Lion!!
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Really wonderful pictures you got here. Especially the one with H and E talking beneath their own photos.
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Great reporting, with fantastic photos.
You’re big-time now, Glenna, and you’re making all our dreams for you come true!
That’s the by-line that causes me to burst with pride. You’re the best!
Lillian Liss (Michal’s Savta)
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I just discovered your blog and wanted to say that I find it fabulous, your photos are amazing and great commentary also.
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Hey Glenna,
Every time i want to cheer up and learn something new about the continent i check out your blog. It is great work. Keep it up. Esta.
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