48 today
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It’s my birthday today — I’m 48. Time keeps moving, doesn’t it?
I’m feeling good about getting older, and I can’t complain. The world may be a mess, but life in our little corner of the universe is fine. We’re healthy and happy, surrounded by good friends. These are the things that truly matter in life.
Last year, my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and my sisters and I spent a week in our Wisconsin hometown. My folks still live in the house where we grew up, and my mom occasionally sends me home with little treasures from the past.
A few months ago, she gave me a box of old stuff, and I'm reminded again how powerfully pictures connect us to our memories. I don’t remember posing for this photo, but I do remember loving the grand piano at my Grandma Adams’ house. I had forgotten all about it until I saw this image. Photography really is a time machine.
I also forgot about this: in sixth grade, we were assigned to write an autobiography, and I titled mine “The Life and Times of Andy Adams: April 1, 1978 - Present,” with this photo pasted on the cover. Even at twelve, I was writing with pictures. What a little goofball! Let me tell you, this thing is a riveting read.
At brunch last weekend, we talked about how creativity nourishes us. Publishing FlakPhoto definitely fulfills me, and I’m grateful to write for you here. I’ve been reading about purpose and longevity lately. Today, I’m reflecting on how much I enjoy doing this photo work. It’s meaningful, and it makes me happy.
So, thank you for reading FlakPhoto and sharing your images and ideas with me each week! You all inspire me more than you know, and I really appreciate our connection.
Stay well, friends. I hope you have a wonderful day — Take care!
Happy Birthday! What a meaningful role you have taken on, to discuss and contemplate photographs that connect us all and help us to see the world through someone else’s perspective. As a vision from far above and close up, that is the way we all can be our best as humans- to connect and be respectful of the unique gifts we all bring. Thank you for your gift to US!
Happy Birthday Andy! And to think, you’re not even halfway. So here’s one for you: what advice would you give an 8th grader today who is interested in photography? Many happy returns!