A Photo Geeks ups and downs through words and images.
After enjoying one of the finest hamburgers at Clark’s in Baltimore, we took a few minutes to explore the small, yet colorful, neighborhood. It was during my block-long adventure. I came across this old cemetery and took a picture of this ironically named headstone. Pretty cool.
My stepfather was a hardworking, tell-it-like-it-is kind of guy who had a few rules in life. One that always stuck with me. He refused to go to funerals. Saying, “There’s no sense in waiting until someone’s dead to honor or show respect to them.” Though it might seem cold to many. I understood and came to agree with him.
I have similar feelings about weddings. While being the best man or watching a close friend or family member tie the knot fills my heart with joy. Receiving an invite from a co-worker, colleague, acquaintance, or dare I say, friend of a friend. Doesn’t appeal to me. Dusting off the old suit, purchasing something off the couples wedding list, and being sat with people you don’t know, and don’t want to know is not my idea for a long kiss goodbye. Capturing this sign on the way home from one such wedding encapsulated my feelings and future decisions to begin narrowing the gap to weddings and functions I have no interest in. Sorry, but my crotchety, old man instincts are quickly taking over.
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