South Texas Shooters (Photography That Is!)

It has been a long time since II’ve added to the blog. Mostly due to laziness and more to do with negativity . During this year of 2020 so much negativity is about and at times seems to be the “New Normal”, a term I am tired of hearing. I wish that I was not so sensitive to all this, but being honest I am and tired of too many people being negative and their negativity is now infecting me and I am angered, pissed, upset that I feel this way! I am loosing interest in being out and about recently, not wanting to venture far from the house and only leave when it is necessary, work, shopping or on infrequent occasion a get together to celebrate something special event or moment. When I do go out I grow tired of the looks and attitude displayed by some. On the other hand I am refreshed by the smiles behind the mask by some, these moments renew my soul and make me keep moving forward, for those people and moments I am forever blessed and thankful!!

Well on to the point of this post. The title is kind of different but there is a meaning to it or at least to me. “Six Five” recently I had a birthday my 65th, to me I never thought I would get here, from the stupid things I did in my youth, the choice of enlisting in the US Army and being deployed to lands far from home and being put in situations not of my choosing but willingly went because I was needed. Many times I thought it was going to be the last day of my Life, but I made it to another day by the Grace of God and His protection, I to this day not sure why I was given a new day, but there is a meaning, not sure what and why but it is a fact that I was given another gift of Life. I question no more why, but am thankful for each new day!!

As I said, recently my 65th year of LIFE has begun, too me this is a big milestone one that I never thought I’d get to. In a way I looked forward to the birthday! I was hoping for a simple and small get together with folks that have come to mean a lot to me!!!! They are my family away from my family, but it did not happen! Although I was blessed with many greetings and wishes on that day and I am forever thankful for each and everyone who took the time to care and send a greeting!!

Secretly I was hoping for a surprise visit or maybe an invite to break bread, but this did not happen and I attribute that to the current state of affairs in the country at the moment (COVID-19), but I did get one unexpected and heartwarming FaceTime from far away and am forever thankful for the FT, it made me smile and tear up some, imagine an Ole Guy shedding a tear, not suppose to happen but it did and it may happen again under the right moment and right people!!! Being who I am the disappointment was eased by the caring and kindness received that day. Although my heart hoped and wished for a lavish event (NOT) a small gathering of folks that I cherish would have been nice, but it is over now for I am a few days into being and Ole Guy so I can’t dwell on it for long, because I don’t know if tomorrow is promised to me, I do hope it is not, not so much for me but for the few that I provide a smile too.

Thank you to those who “Dared To Care” your small act of thoughtfulness and kindness kindness mean a world to me!! May the years to come bring you many moments filled with compassion, kindness and love!!!