no. 378 (Fault Series)

2013-05-17T04:33:07Z

no. 376

2013-04-28T14:20:42Z

Still trying to find my way after the burnout of my 365 project. I’m starting to answer the distant call of my camera again though.

no. 375

2013-04-28T14:17:09Z

This is the first image I’ve ever posted from a cell phone camera–everything from shot to processing occurred within my Galaxy Note II. See, I can change.

no. 374 (Fault Series)

2013-03-15T17:33:28Z

Dear Kids,

As I write this you’re six and eight years-old. I’m going to hit you with something that might be hard for you to fathom right now. Dad has faults. No, really, I do. Some of these faults are simply quirks of personality and have no real negative impacts. Some might even say (though to date I’ve not actually heard this) that these faults are endearing. You probably know what I’m talking about; it’s things like when I blame your mom for toots that could only have been mine. Others largely affect me alone like my personal dislike of most vegetables, an aversion which goes far beyond that which any 45 year old man ought to have. Kids, don’t do as I do, do as I say–eat your vegetables.

The faults I worry most about though are the ones I think might have some real impact on you. The thought that some personal failing might negatively impact you two is a lot to bear. Sometimes I make decisions which are selfish and take precious time away from you. I have a tendency to get very wrapped up in new interests; I develop passions too easily sometimes. Whether it’s a photography project that maybe, just maybe, Daddy spent a little too much time on last year…or some quest to write the great American novel, I fear that the hours spent pursuing the lastest obsession is time I should have spent with you. It’s a delicate balance. I know that striving to better myself is good for me and ultimately it’s good for you, but there’s an elusive line somewhere that I’m afraid I too easily cross. I can’t get those hours back and I can only hope that the impact on you hasn’t been too great.

I’m going to try very hard to find that line kids, the line that ensures I continue to become a better, more balanced dad but never at the expense of being Dad. I’m so excited to see where life takes you and I don’t want to miss a second of it. Just so you know I’ll probably be very annoyingly photographing each and every moment of it for years to come.

Love always,

Dad

P.S. Floss regularly; that’s another one Dad’s not great about.

no. 373

2013-02-26T04:48:25Z

I’ve been away from your blogs and mine for a long time. I have much catching up to do.

no. 371

2013-02-01T05:49:56Z

This man and I start the day in Chinatown, Los Angeles.

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