Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in someone else's shoes, to discover what is difficult about an aspect of their life?
I have. In fact, I started a video blog called "What's Hard About It?" where I ask people from various backgrounds about challenging aspects of their lives. For example, I've asked: "What's Hard About Being a Cab Driver?" and "What's Hard about being a Guy, and Being Gay, in 2013?"
From August 8th to 18th I will be taking this question a step further! In a ten-day, cross-country train journey from San Francisco to DC with an organization called the Millennial Trains Project, I will be filming interviews where--in addition to talking to folks about various hardships--I will also try to shine a light on individuals and organizations across America who are doing innovative things to improve their communities.
In short interviews with people from all walks of life--from volunteers and entrepreneurs to musicians and politicians--I am going to attempt to produce a series of web videos which, collectively, I hope will provide a glimpse into some of the positive, innovative work that's taking place across the country.
Throughout the trip I will be Tweeting and Instagramming from @MonicaNGray, and I will also be posting updates right here on the Diplomatic Courier. Please drop me a line anytime--I would love to hear from you! I would also be so appreciative of any tips/ideas/people you think I should try to meet along the way!
For a sneak peek at Monica's work, here's her video, "What's Hard About Being a Taxi Driver in DC?"
Video and photo copyright Monica Gray.
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What's Hard About It? A Trip Across America by Train
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August 9, 2013
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in someone else's shoes, to discover what is difficult about an aspect of their life?
I have. In fact, I started a video blog called "What's Hard About It?" where I ask people from various backgrounds about challenging aspects of their lives. For example, I've asked: "What's Hard About Being a Cab Driver?" and "What's Hard about being a Guy, and Being Gay, in 2013?"
From August 8th to 18th I will be taking this question a step further! In a ten-day, cross-country train journey from San Francisco to DC with an organization called the Millennial Trains Project, I will be filming interviews where--in addition to talking to folks about various hardships--I will also try to shine a light on individuals and organizations across America who are doing innovative things to improve their communities.
In short interviews with people from all walks of life--from volunteers and entrepreneurs to musicians and politicians--I am going to attempt to produce a series of web videos which, collectively, I hope will provide a glimpse into some of the positive, innovative work that's taking place across the country.
Throughout the trip I will be Tweeting and Instagramming from @MonicaNGray, and I will also be posting updates right here on the Diplomatic Courier. Please drop me a line anytime--I would love to hear from you! I would also be so appreciative of any tips/ideas/people you think I should try to meet along the way!
For a sneak peek at Monica's work, here's her video, "What's Hard About Being a Taxi Driver in DC?"
Video and photo copyright Monica Gray.