Rugby #1

Rugby #1
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Wilson Burton takes a quick breather during a rugby practice held on the South Green rugby field on the Ohio University's campus. Photographed on September 20th, 2005

Rugby #2

Rugby #2
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Members of the Ohio University Men's Rugby team huddle up at the end of a practice on the South Green rugby fields of the Ohio University campus on September 20th, 2005.

Dance or Die

Dance or Die
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Two people (names not published) share a moment as Adam Shelton and Emily Maluski dance at last Thursday's Dance or Die held at The Union in Athens, OH.

This is true...#1

This is true...#1
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Matt Goins: True House, 245

This is true...#2

This is true...#2
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Alyssa Lawrence: True House, 226

Toys for Tots Carwash #1

Toys for Tots Carwash #1
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Archie Williamson (center) jokes with Darci Edwards (L) and Lily Niple (R) regarding the beaded necklaces that he just gave them after washing his truck at the Toys for Tots carwash fundraiser held at The Lakeview Tavern near Albany, OH.

Toys for Tots Carwash #2

Toys for Tots Carwash #2
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Darci Edwards washes a truck wearing the 'hooker heels' for the Toys for Tots carwash fundraiser held at The Lakeview Tavern near Albany, OH.

Melissa

Melissa
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Studying down the hall.

Closing time

Closing time
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Another from the party the other night. These girls embraced as if it were the last time they would ever see one another.

A disruption of intimate moments

A disruption of intimate moments
Originally uploaded by matteich.

At the party last night, this couple just couldn't keep their hands off one another. They fell into their own world. Oblivious to the noise and music and people around them. They just held each other close as the alcohol coursed through their veins.

Aubrey

Aubrey
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Taken on my first night back in Athens. Its so good to see so many people again. The laughter is still there.

Leaving Richmond: C #2

Leaving Richmond: C #2
Originally uploaded by matteich.

We sat across the table from each other in the Village Cafe in Richmond and had breakfast. Flirtatious eyes but cautious hands. Careful not to touch for fear of it saying what was on our minds all too clearly without using words.

Leaving Richmond: C

Leaving Richmond: C
Originally uploaded by matteich.

"Do you think we're inseparable?" she asked. "Time will tell" came my best attempt at carelessness. Because now I've built up layers of scar tissue & I feel so little. So little that it overwhelms me.

Jon Jennings

Jon Jennings
Originally uploaded by matteich.

Jon Jennings jokes around with his wife Debbie as they both fit rather comfortably into a pair of Jon's old pants. They were a size 72. His life has made a turn for the better since losing over 260 pounds. In the background is their son Josh (15) and their daughter Catherine (11, not pictured).