Well, it is getting close to the end of another year, a time when I usually contemplate the past and try to evaluate how things are going. Over all, they are going well. My prayer for the New Year is that things continue this way for some time – God willing.
I found a picture that best represented a certain time in my life, added the head shot to the body of an appropriate size character in this artwork by Herb Mandel, and came up with this artsy-fartsy timeline of my life. Herb is a good blogging friend of mine and, if you have not, you need to check out his blog. (Yes FHB, the Afro is for you, and the uniforms are for you Goddess!)
Herb and I have similar blogging styles, with one exception, he draws his memories, where as, I try to find appropriate old photos. Drawing takes considerable more talent I think. As usual, I try to take the easy way out!
I have videos of my son playing Little League ball, basketball, and swimming around like a little otter. I have pictures of him being born, his first Christmases, birthdays, and most every step he has taken in life, including his many graduations and holding his firstborn. But, back in my day, they had little more than a Brownie Hawkeye to record fleeting moments. The one of me as a baby is very blurred and grainy, but the best anyone has. How wonderful it would have been to see myself playing ball, laughing, talking, and blowing out candles! Our children just do not realize the sheer wonder and miracle of today’s capabilities.
Can you imagine the thrill of seeing your grandparents and great grandparents growing up in beautiful color with rich sound? Well, if we could, we would take it all for granted too.
I found a picture that best represented a certain time in my life, added the head shot to the body of an appropriate size character in this artwork by Herb Mandel, and came up with this artsy-fartsy timeline of my life. Herb is a good blogging friend of mine and, if you have not, you need to check out his blog. (Yes FHB, the Afro is for you, and the uniforms are for you Goddess!)
Herb and I have similar blogging styles, with one exception, he draws his memories, where as, I try to find appropriate old photos. Drawing takes considerable more talent I think. As usual, I try to take the easy way out!
I have videos of my son playing Little League ball, basketball, and swimming around like a little otter. I have pictures of him being born, his first Christmases, birthdays, and most every step he has taken in life, including his many graduations and holding his firstborn. But, back in my day, they had little more than a Brownie Hawkeye to record fleeting moments. The one of me as a baby is very blurred and grainy, but the best anyone has. How wonderful it would have been to see myself playing ball, laughing, talking, and blowing out candles! Our children just do not realize the sheer wonder and miracle of today’s capabilities.
Can you imagine the thrill of seeing your grandparents and great grandparents growing up in beautiful color with rich sound? Well, if we could, we would take it all for granted too.
