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J. ASHLEY NIXON's avatar

At last, some democratic push back. Have a good break.

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Andy Adams's avatar

Amen!

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Paul Beauchemin's avatar

Andy, sorry you're having some anxiety about life with all its ups and downs. I think you're doing the right thing by checking out for a while and spending time with family and your thoughts.

I loved the youtube vid by the zen teacher. Very helpful and inspiring.

I'm about to turn 72 and finally realizing that nothing is permanent. This fact helps me deal with our current administration. Its all about getting to the next chapter.

Keep up the good work.

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Andy Adams's avatar

Thanks, Paul. Easier said than done sometimes. I appreciate the note!

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hw's avatar

Oh Andy,

Even without the concerning news about your friend's illness, this year had taken a psychic toll on all of good conscience.

All my prayers for your friend, and moments of solace and acceptance for the rest.

I hope you find a new equilibrium to match these absurdly chaotic times.

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Lebo Von Lo-Debar's avatar

Andy I hope you get some rest, and believe me I know what that feels like. As far as the political thing goes, again I understand, because I hate the democrat&republican PARTY, but you can't let them ruin your life.

Rest, be at peace, and most importantly of all LOVE, especially the ones you are with.

Lebo Von Lo~Debar

Former/Always 82nd Airborne Infantryman, Disabled Veteran for Life, & Author of the book, "The Separation of Corporation and State" subtitled "Common Sense and the Two-Party Crisis" Available on Amazon.

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R.J.Golden's avatar

Dear Adam, I understand you are taking a moment for a psychic rest....I find, as probably you do as well, that the weight of Trump, Palestine, Ukraine and many other horrible conflicts in the background are wearing, and I like you have people dropping around me....it is indeed psychically tiring. My wife and I have spent the last 14 years working with young people from Srebrenica and now from Gaza and more intensely with young people from Ukraine....I am in the middle of teaching a group at a university in Lviv about photography and storytelling....ok so what is the point? I am also working on a series of 12 films about photography called THINKING PHOTOGRAPHY, which in many ways reflect your touching notes today about your week and your concerns.

I am looking for people of good heart who can help sell these films. That would only be a matter of letting people know the films exist and that they are good....in exchange we would provide you with a Vimeo URL for the purchases and pay you 25% of those who purchase via that URL. Below is the private URL for the first episode of 19 minutes (although the other 11 will be 26 minutes.) If this interests you please let me know and perhaps we can have a Zoom discussion? Here is the URL:

https://vimeo.com/1014117558 password: Thinkingv12

Kindest regards..... ps you can see my lifetime of work in part here: WWW.robertgoldenpictures.com

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Jeff Botz's avatar

Andy, I have a book of photos of the Everest region of Nepal and would be happynto send you a copy and even some copies to offer to your audience. the link explains what I have been doing.

https://thenytelegraph.com/master-photographer-captures-everest-through-ansel-adamss-lens/

Best, Jeff

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Andy Adams's avatar

Thanks for the note, Jeff. I'd love to hear more. Please email anytime: flakphoto@gmail.com Cheers!

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