Dear World

Robert Fogarty photo from DearWorld.me

Today, I learned about a fascinating social experiment on the DearWorld website. The creative mind behind it all is photographer, Robert X. Fogarty. His mission is to work "towards a beautiful, wonderful world where more people send a message to family, friends and strangers in this way. Where people get that we’re connected and that you can build something fast alone, but to build anything great you have to go together." His messages are written with Sharpie and are often extremely moving. You are encouraged to view the gallery on his website, where you will see very moving images. Images like the poignant "Cancer Free" on a survivor's chest and the special series reminding us of those who still need our help in communities struggling to rebuild after natural disasters like Joplin, Missouri and New Orleans. Some are fun, like the wry update on the 'See No Evil' monkeys. There are a great many messages being shared and "some stories need to be told" to the whole world.