Mosier, Oregon 2014

Jim Grossman

Loving Father, World Champion Kayaker, Special Olympics Organizer

Jim Grossman, 56, died May 30th, 2022, doing what he loves, kayaking. John Kerry, the godfather of Jimmy’s son Buey, said: “He paddled into a water hole and never came out.” The news hit me hard in the waking hours on the opposite side of the world. I was not able to express my shock and sorrow until my return.

I came to know Jimmy when his father, Sam, introduced us during Kerry’s presidential run in 2013. We teamed up and scoured New Hampshire, giving away 20,000 copies of my magazine that featured the then-Senator John Kerry on the cover. Since the fortuitous campaign, Jim Grossman and I have become life-long friends. He would visit me frequently with his son and daughter in tow: always with a carload of skis, kayaks, and planned activities. Always being the doting, loving, caring, and brilliantly instructive father. Their visits were always magical, and since we shared a love of photography, they were always full of visually collected moments.

A tribute to my friend — son of Sam Grossman, father of Buey & Saba Grossman — a few magical moments of a life well-lived. 

2000’s DECADE

HEAT’S ON: A decade of transformation. The dawning of the age of Aquarius. Water turning to steam. Fruition from the quest was liberating. It was a decade that exchanged ambition for the magic of the unknown.

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2010’s DECADES

GRATITUDE: A decade beyond expectation. I learned to live in the moment instead of capturing the moment. . . simply, being present to welcome the moment.

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HONG KONG SUNSET

NEW WORK: I’ve visited Hong Kong a dozen times in the past 50-year. It seems any visit would not be complete without a trek up to Victoria Peak. It’s a view that lends perspective and reveals the general state of the world. My recent visit is no exception.

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LHASA

NEW WORK: I went to Llasa to see how the Chinese occupation has changed Tibet. I was moved by the reverence and inner strength of the people. I thought if the Chinese can embrace Tibet, i.e. The Dalai Lama, they will find the secret to longevity.

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Collectable

It may not be Art but it's a collectable!
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David Weiss

FLAT EARTH BELIEVER
Future blog page about David Weiss will be added here. Enter now to see photos. Since 1999.

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Jim Ealer

PROGRAMER
A future blog about the late Jim Ealer will be completed here. Enter now to see photos. Circa 2004.

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Maui Meyer

REAL ESTATE BROKER
A future blog about Maui Meyerwill be added here. Enter now to see photos. Since 1988.

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Gregory Thorne

BROTHER FROM ANOTHER MOTHER
Future blog page about Gregory Thorne will be added here. Enter now to see photos. Since 1994.

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Wes Lapp

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER
A future blog about Wes Lappwill be added here. Enter now to see photos. Circa 1998.

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Ken Winner

DESIGN/ENGINEER
Future blog page about Ken Winner will be added here. Enter now to see photos. Since 1998.

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Brian Lanker

PULITZER PRIZE PHOTOJOURNALIST
A future blog about Brian Lankerwill be added here. Enter now to see photos. Circa 2002.

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Robert Pledge

PHOTO AGENT
Future blog page about Robert Pledge the founder of Contact Photo Agency will be added here. Enter now to see photos. Since 1984.

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