PEOPLE I MEET ALONG THE WAY

I've decided to start a photo journal of the people I meet as I walk my own path through life. My object is simply to record a brief moment in these stranger's lives. Usually our meeting is a chance encounter during the course of a day. I've found that each person enjoyed the opportunity to share something of their life - a moment; a feeling; a story.

Alex Haley said that "The death of each man is like the burning of a library." When I watch the people who pass by each day I wonder about their lives. What stories do they hold... and what stories do they want others to know.

Everyone has stories to tell. We only need to be patient and listen. Each of these people has enriched my life in some small way just because they took the time to share their time with me. People are a wonder.

These are just a few stories of people whom I've crossed paths with - People I've met along the way.

Tavit

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Thursday, July 1, 2010

This is Hamish. Hamish was originally from New Zealand but moved to the United States when he was in his twenties. I met him in his antique store which he opened 18 months ago. He is also an accomplished guitarist who plays in local clubs.

Some time ago Hamish was diagnosed with colon cancer and did not think that he would live. I asked him if that experience changed his attitude towards life. He nodded and said "... for four years I sat and did nothing, waiting to die. When I didn't die I thought I should probably do something."

I like that.

A lot of people sit around waiting to die but never learn what Hamish did after four years -- that it might be a good idea to get up and do something. Sitting and waiting for death is probably never a good idea.

Good for you Hamish.
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