2013
i didn't really make any resolutions this year. ok, that's not entirely true, i'd like to learn how to back into a parking space. but that's more like basic necessity, not a resolution, right? mostly i'm just glad that 2013 is here. the tail end of 2012 wasn't so hot for me. actually it was downright terrible. more than anything i was worried that the terrible was going to follow me right on into this year. but it didn't, thank goodness. because of that, this year seems so shiny and new with possibility. i really think it's going to be a good one. when i read this later, i'll need to remind myself that we've been having unseasonably warm days here and that we took advantage of it and spent our first beach day of 2013. it was quiet and uncrowded, just the way we like it. oh and blouses. i'm going to try to buy more blouses. maybe not blouses exactly, but shirts that are not tshirts. you know? because this year i'm hitting my, ahem, late 30's stride. 2013 people!! what about you?
the lost year
I can't tell you how many times I asked Melissa, "are you sure that wasn't last year???" but it was a lot. Each and every time, she calmly closed her eyes, shook her head and said "nope". This is her secret weapon, the calm and the eye closing. I need to work on this skill. You might wonder how someone could go about losing a year, and I will tell you it's not only possible, it's inevitable when you spend that year working 70-90 hours a week. I do not recommend this to you, please do not attempt it. Especially if you don't have a partner that is a saint, and even then they will be frustrated with you quite a bit. But I will tell you if you have a chunk of debt to pay off, a year like that will work wonders. I digress. Because what I really want to tell you about is Melissa. I know you know her, because she makes beautiful things and has a beautiful family. Sam and Paul included, they just don't like the camera so much because that's what boys do when they get older. But that Melissa, she is something else. Remember that secret weapon? It really is amazing to me how she manages to take people for who they are, all they have going on, take it all in, process it in her own calm way, and then do or say just the right thing. Whether that thing is reassurance, advice, action, or the hardest one for me, just letting things be. Not to say she's a saint, she is Canadian after all (ha!), and she curses like a sailor (after the kids are in bed), and she used to wear overalls and combat boots. So yeah, I love her. A lot. A lot a lot. Thank you for letting me come visit, I will not lose another year, I swear.
8 Comments:
Amazing pictures. Now that you've visited, you need to watch the "documentary" called "Bombay Beach". It's on Netflix. Zach Condon (Beirut) did the music and it is truly fascinating. I think you'd really love it.
I absolutely love these! And I need to visit this place next time I'm out west...
gorgeous photos... i'll have to remember this place if i ever get down south...
Such good light, H. Also, you have the best models.
Arlo is getting sassy in some of these.
Arlo is getting sassy in some of these.
I've always loved your photography. Then, I happened on another blog with photogs and the intense beauty, framing, color, and whatever appropriate photog words there are, of your work was simply Magnified.
Not trying to put down the other work, but I suddenly realized your editing.
You are such a talent. A calm and measured talent that is discerning and patient and a wonderful editor.
This is a beautiful series.
Marian
OMG - these photos are SO beautiful!
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