There's a place I like to take Lala in the city - a place where they make the best damn mojito's north of Havana. With any luck, I'll be sitting there with her soon - with a nice warm breeze blowing on us as we talk the night away.

Have a fantabulous weekend - I have no doubt I will.

Oh. One other thing. My sincerest gratitude to those of you who nominated me for this year's Photobloggies. I wasn't aware until recently, and completely surprised to find No Traces showing up in five different categories. Amazing. It's amazing because I'll tell you something - I spend most of my waking hours, and a lot of my sleeping hours, dreaming and thinking about one thing - images. I've dedicated my entire working career to images - in one form or another. Nothing thrills me more than marks on paper (or on computer screen) - all of which make up pretty images and type.

A long time ago I chose to be a businessman. I was born to be one, and I followed the path. I have no regrets. I will also tell you that this little place called No Traces has allowed me to keep some sort of sanity in my crazy, chaotic life. It's also afforded me the opportunity to meet hundreds, if not thousands, of wonderful like-minded people - and share in the one thing we all love most - images. I'm eternally grateful for the opportunity. I can tell you there are much more deserving people than me for this nomination - just check out my Fav of the Day when you get the chance, and you'll see what I mean (Today's is a DANDY!! -- SUPERB WORK).

No Traces allows me to be the one thing I always really wanted to be - a photographer. A photographer who shares his view and thoughts of the world with others - gratis. Those of you who I've met know I have one important dharma by which I live my life - Pay It Forward. In simple terms, instead of paying back a debt of gratitude to someone, pay it forward to someone new - spread the wealth. I've tried to do my best to live by my beliefs by sharing ideas and thoughts with anyone interested or in need. I do this because of all the wonderful people I've met who encouraged me from the beginning - who gave me strength and courage - to show the world what I see via the camera's eye. All of you should know, it's not an easy thing to do, but together, we have managed to put together a great community.

Thank you so very much - have a wonderful weekend - and remember, Pay it Forward.

-bob

Listening to: Underneath a Red Moon - N' Dea Davenport

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