Jim’s Creative Renewal Fellowship took him out from behind the camera and led him to Africa. His goal in the fellowship was to interact with people in need, an experience not often afforded to documentary makers. To accomplish this goal, Jim volunteered at two medical clinics, one in Kenya and the other in Nigeria. Currently, Jim is polishing up a journal of his activities in Africa for publication. He is also working on a children’s book as well as a film script. “I love the intricacies of writing and don’t mind the solitude and am exploring more avenues for my writing.”