47 today
Time, flying
Photography is a time machine.
It’s my birthday today — I’m 47. Crazy how time flies, isn’t it?
I was looking through my old journals and found this picture the other day. My buddy Dan made it when I was nineteen and just getting into photography. Look at that kid! All fresh-faced and full of promise. Retro duds and buzz cut. I remember him.
That Kurt Vonnegut quote seems particularly relevant these days — never in my wildest dreams did I imagine America would be like this when I was the kid in that picture. The future looked bright back then, and I expected an ongoing march of progress in these United States. Now, I’m not so sure. Still, 46 was a good year, productive and fulfilling. I’m going to take some time off to relax and refocus and will be back with something new soon.
I want to thank you all again for reading the newsletter and sharing your thoughts with me week after week. You inspire me more than you know, and I genuinely appreciate our connection.
Be well, friends — Stay positive and keep the faith. Cheers!
I expected an ongoing march of progress in these United States. Now, I’m not so sure.” I’m in the same boat. I never imagined that it would come to this. I have to remind myself that progress is never a straight line. From the time when I was 19 until now (I’m 76!) I’ve seen lots of progress. We will get back on track. On the occasion of your 47th birthday let me say, you are the polar opposite of the 47th inhabitant of the White House. For as long as I have followed you on Substack, you have come across as a thoughtful, kind, and generous man. And that makes all the difference.
Happy birthday or as I call it, day of personal inventory✌🏼☺️!