tasting life twice

I've heard it said on some important occasions, "Oh, we didn't take pictures. We were enjoying the moment." I have a different take on that, and I read something recently that summed it up nicely.

"We write to taste life twice, once in the moment and in retrospection."

Well, I'm a lousy writer, but this quote is why I take pictures. Not to be a famous photographer or have someone admire my photos, but I get to taste life twice. Once in the moment, and (over and over) again in retrospection.



I'll remember this hug from Sophia (and her doll Emma) for all times.

Did I enjoy the moment when she bolted in the door from their trip to give me a hug?

You betcha.

Did I get teased for taking a picture of it?

You betcha.

Will I always see this smile and the enjoy the memories this picture brings?

Always.