The home for this work is the American Upper Midwest. The areas in which I photograph are primarily rural composed of small to mid-sized communities with agriculture, ranching, iron mining and logging as their economic base.

Over the years the region has become familiar, indeed a home. It has formed my working definition of community.

At the core of the project is my appreciation for the people of the region. Their unfailing trust, friendliness and good cheer are always a reward.