What Stephen Haff is doing in Bushwick is astonishing! There is, in him, a well of energy, imagination, devotion — well, let’s call it by its name, love — love of and respect for the positive energy which lies potential in each of us. He sees the trouble the species is in — the planet, the city, the children. And he steps forward, every day, to take the action of hope, joy, creativity and pleasure. It is fun at Still Waters in a Storm! There is much laughter! When you spend an afternoon there, you are in the presence of the beauty and intelligence of our young, and the transformative power of Stephen’s vision. How can we not dip into our pockets, to add our good wish to the well?!

Sharon Olds