Hope McMath
Director – The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens I am lucky to work in a beautiful, creative place. When at home I still want to be surrounded by artful objects and an inspiring landscape, but with a very different pace and set of tasks. I am grounded when I have my hands in the dirt, using my muscles more than my mind and I am happiest when my lungs are filled with fresh air, my skin touched by the sun and my hands caked with mud....
Jim Draper
Aquatic Diviner – Area Image Maker It was a Palm Sunday a couple of years ago, and instead of going to church, I decided to go to the river. At the Stephen Foster memorial in White Springs, I walked the Florida Trail to the south. The wild blueberries were blooming. Through the wind and the palmettos I heard the bells playing Way Down Upon the Suwannee River. It all seemed to make sense. Photo by Laura...
José Ettedgui, M.D.
Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology UF Jacksonville As a pediatric cardiologist, work days can be long and stressful. cooking has become a relaxing and therapeutic activity. And, after all, you have to eat! Photo by Laura Evans
Shaan Batten
nest-living.com Sometimes strolling, sometimes rolling. I praise the shade from the skyway on Bay. Riverside, then Park, then the Five Points strip. I spend my day promoting timeless design and a sustainable culture. Photo by Laura Evans
Marci Gurnow
Clarinetist – Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra; Ironman Dedication. Discipline. Determination: Three key factors in my life, both as a musician and as an athlete. I love the challenge of pushing my limits and the reward that comes from hard work. Photo by Laura Evans
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