72 Months...

"Love is something eternal; the aspect may change, but not the essence."
-Vincent van Gogh

Summer has hit us here on the east coast like a freight train. The past 2 weeks have consistently been over 90 degrees, many days climbing above 100. When the lady and I weren't down at the shore celebrating our anniversary, we were on a desperate mission to find shade and air conditioning anywhere it was available. Thankfully, the gods have been merciful tonight and this evening's temperatures are supposed to reach a chilly 85...

Last week, we attended a party at Penn's Landing in honor of the SS United States. We have a strange appreciation for that boat. We've both recalled feeling a certain familiarity with it... as though we've been there before somehow. It's a magnificent work of art sitting abandoned in the shipyards of south Philly and it really deserves to be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Please check out the SS United States Conservancy to see what they're doing to preserve this piece of history. The event culminated in a beautiful lighting of the ship once the sun fell...

She's a haunting and beautiful piece of work. If you pay close enough attention, the hands that riveted her together and the feet that walked her decks are still on board somehow. The ship has a life of its own and it leaves me in awe every time I pay her a visit. Someday, I look forward to walking the deck myself and paying respect to the ship's legacy...

The 4th of July came and went rather quickly, but these things happen when you let several days vanish in the heat while sitting poolside. But we did get to see some fireworks... something I've enjoyed since childhood. Little things like that always make me smile. I guess I'm a sucker for holidays and being around loved ones. It gets me every time. And I'm so glad I've gotten to spend so much time lately with my dearest... she's a saint for keeping me inspired, motivated, and well-fed in the best and worst of times. And for giving me tough love when I need it and for making me laugh when I think I can't. She's my anchor.

And so the oppressive heat carries on. I aim to get out a little more over the next few days since the forecast looks to be on the less-smothering side of things. I'll be shooting some engagement portraits for a cool couple this weekend, and a punk wedding on the beach next weekend. So I really have no excuse but to be creative. The next post will come much sooner than later. Thank you as always for reading my ramblings and until we meet again...