Yesterday, my brother would have been 51. I miss him, but I know he's doing quite well where he's at.

My brother and I are Irish Twins - we were born less than a year apart. I always thought it was funny that each year, albeit for a short time, we were the same age.

As for this photo - I wanted to take Mae's photo - so I asked her if I could. She said, YES!! - and off she went to her bedroom to set things up (she's either going to be an art director - or the CEO of Apple some day) -- Although it's been nothing but gray outside for what seems like months - the light in her bedroom is most always exquisite...

So -- she grabbed her favorite book and instructed me to, "Take the Picture, Daddy!" - she had her face buried in the book -- but she's a curious soul - so I waited - not long - and - then - there she was - just her eyes -- but I had my photo... (a special thanks to my brother - I know somehow he had a hand in it all)...

Listening to: These Are Days - 10,000 Maniacs

Mark Steinmetz