January 13, 2025

Giving myself the gift of the experience of the natural world 
is the accomplishment that I am most proud of--
never-minding the self-centered nature of the achievement.

I have walked the earth at the right time,
in many of the right places,
in the right way,
and have shared the bounty of my endeavors--
the prize of the hero's journey
by offering them to those who would like to 
share the wonder of their images,
with a noble heart
and no interest in garnering 
more than I have already received 
with making the travels
and taking the photographs.

I have been incredibly graced,
and I am grateful,
and still enjoying the work
of presenting the works to those who enjoy them
as I do.

What a life!
What a world!
What a wonderful time
for life in the world
to do what I have done.

It has not been wasted on me,
nor have I been wasted on it.
What a treasure to realize, to know!
I bow to all that contributed to it happening as it did!
With gratitude and thanksgiving for it all!