On this day in 1962:
- John Glenn became the first American to circle the earth. He did it in a ship named Friendship 7. The folks at the hospital wanted my parents to name me after him, but they had already picked out a name. I’m glad that I have my own name.
- I was born!!!
I saw a quote while waiting for an appointment somewhere that I’ll have to paraphrase:
Life is not about arriving at the grave with a pretty body with few bumps and bruises. It’s about skidding into the grave broadside and saying: “Wow! What a ride that was!!!”
I think that this quote makes a huge statement about how important it is to have a bit of fun or to make this a wild, fun filled ride. I tried to think of something really profound for today, but couldn’t come up with anything. That said, folks, I’m off to New Mexico to do a bit of photography. I hope to fully exhaust myself causing hand cramps from clicking the shutter so much while I’m there, come back with shoes and bag filled with white sand, having lots of stories to tell. I plan to use the hotel room for only a few hours of sleep per day.
I’ll be on my way to El Paso this morning. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Charlotte to El Paso, TX, so I have to take a layover in Dallas. I should arrive in Alamogordo, NM at about 10:00 PM EST and be on the sands by 7:00 AM CST tomorrow morning.
I hope that some of you can join me on my next journey, sincerely.
Wait! Before I go. I want to extend to my wife my warmest thanks for understanding about my desire to go on my birthday. The birthday itself had no significance, but it will be a full moon and that will give me a chance to get some photographs that I might not have gotten. She graciously agreed to celebrate on the day before. She’s the best! Much thanks to Tony, too for understanding, and for Pedro who was going to visit from college, but postponed until next week so that he could see me. What a crew, eh?
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Happy Birthday Paul! You are still young in heart and soul!
Where is your next trip? I am hoping to do a photo expedition sometime this year but have not selected my location yet.
Bob: Thanks. I have a few more trips planned, but no dates set:
I might drop Zion, as I’ve been before, but want to go back and I already have another Utah trip, Arches, on the list.
Happy Birthday and may there be many more joyous days of fun and celebration.
Happy Birthday!! And yes, you have an amazing crew to work around your trip.
I’ve heard that quote once or twice before, and I do love it as well. Here’s to the ride…
Happy Birthday Paul! Have a great trip!
@Intern: Thanks! It’s good to ‘see’ you again. I hope that everything is going well.
Happy Birthday Paul!!
Have a great birthday and an outstanding trip!
Happy Birthday! Hmm. You have a birthday and we all get presents in the form of your photographs taken in New Mexico. Nice arrangement. Have a great celebration.
have a great birthday Paul. Oddly enough, I’m heading off on my own, shooting, for my own 36th birthday in a few weeks. My wife and I will be celebrating a few days early too.
Look forward to meeting you in April.
Happy Birthday Paul!
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Happy Birthday buddy, I hope you have any more shooting years to come……I need to see pics from New Mexico!!!