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The Real Chimps of New York

Published February 19, 2009 By Jon Roemer

I was getting ready for bed the other night wondering how I was going to sleep. I had chimps on my mind. I had read…

Published February 17, 2009 By Jon Roemer

My friend, Cameron Davidson, is selling prints of his aerial work to raise money for those in need in Haiti. Here’s the note from Cameron: I…

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Published February 15, 2009 By Jon Roemer

You know the old story: girl founds company, girl does well, girl builds college, girl runs for governor… This week Meg Whitman announced that she…

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Published February 8, 2009 By Jon Roemer

I was 13 when I took the photo above. I had a Minolta SRT 201 that went everywhere with me. Today, I’m painting the trim…

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Published January 30, 2009 By Jon Roemer

I was in Washington, D.C. last weekend and in a rarity had the afternoon to myself. No obligations, no kids in tow. I decided to…

Published January 26, 2009 By Jon Roemer

Driving into New York City this morning for an assignment. About 7:30am, 18° out, stunningly clear, beautiful sunrise.

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Published January 20, 2009 By Jon Roemer

As I would not be a slave, so I would not be a master. This expresses my idea of democracy. The assertion that “all men…

Published January 4, 2009 By Jon Roemer

We took a New Year’s weekend walk today. Three of us and the dog. The weather’s been gorgeous, upper thirties and clear. This is an…