Of late my wife has been asking me if I’m happy. Good question. I am doing my best to compartmentalize all that gives me joy in my life from the insanity that is taking place on a daily basis. Yeah there’s the occasional stuff in my personal and working life that occasionally bugs me, but all things considered, not important. So yes, I can say that I’m happy.

Here’s a news flash … a good part of what makes me happy is living my photographic life!  And you know what, I’m doubling down on it, and everything else that’s meaningful to me!

Believe me, I am aware and active … and we all need to be … concerning the threat to our democracy and the abandonment of our post-World War II role in the world. But finding a way to stay focused on the other things that are important in my life is essential to moving forward one day at a time and remaining happy.  Because the bad guys want to wear you down into submission … and they will if you don’t find the right life balance and keep it steady.

Make photographs, hug your family and do other neat stuff.

It’s working for me.

Stay well … and be happy,

Michael