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Transfer Station

 Posted on April 29, 2024      by Jennifer Bishop
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Jennifer Bishop “Transfer Station” 4/29/24

Today I lost a dear friend of 45 years. Even worse, he left behind a wife and two young children. I did not have the heart to pick up my camera today. Looking back over old memories and photos, I found this taken during the pandemic when trash pick up was scaled back and I often drove my trash and recycling to the transfer station myself. The transfer station was a vast wonderland of abandonment: appliances, furniture and things I couldn’t identify. Leaving the gates of the transfer station one wintry day, this bear lying under a thin crust of snow caught my eye and pierced my heart.

6 Comments for Transfer Station

Bob Stevens

Dear Jennifer,
My heart goes out to you.
This poignant photograph speaks volumes.
Thank you.
Bob

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Lisa Loftus

Jennifer I am so sorry for your loss. Your words and the photo said so much. Perfect for this moment!!

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A perfect image for your day of mourning and loss.

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    Nancy L O'Neal

    I’m so sorry for your loss, Jennifer. I saw the FB photo of smiling you with a few other PA friends, and that renders the day and the image you chose even more poignant. ❤️

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      Jennifer A Bishop

      Thank you Nancy, Bob, Lisa and Jeremy…for receiving the sadness this photo and I had to offer! It helps to share it.
      Jennifer

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    Thank you Jeremy <3

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