Why are all the tracks locked in Collier County? I am looking for help from anyone who may know how I can get permission to run on these tracks. Having run on tracks all over this country, including University of Virginia, University of Georgia Harvard University, Tufts University, high schools in Georgia, Arizona, Texas, Virginia, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, they all allow public access when not in use. It would be wonderful if Collier County embraced public use of their tracks as do these other schools.

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Most of you are probably aware that I am a USATF Master Sprinter. What most of you may not know is what one of our workouts look like. After returning from a workout, all red and sweaty, I am often asked how far I ran. You can imagine the looks on peoples face when I tell them a little less than a half mile.

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I had the pleasure and honor of photographing the men, women and children that were recipients of organ transplants of the years. I have to say it was one of the most enjoyable photo shoots I have ever done. It was also very humbling. Talking to these individuals puts life into perspective. Having all receive the gift of life from some unselfish organ donor, they all exhibited a calm, love of life.

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