When I was sixteen, the only thing I wanted in the entire world was freedom – freedom to go where I wanted, when I wanted.  Freedom to get out, freedom to come back.  My extremely generous Uncle Lou and my mother and stepfather orchestrated the purchase of a car for me.  A brilliant car.  A car named Soren.  I am now 26 and he and I are headed into our eleventh year together.

new years eve self-portraitFor the past two years, I’ve closed out the year with a self-portrait and a few minutes of reflection on how my year has gone.  As far as I can tell, it all just keeps getting better.

It’s going to be a slow week here on the blog – no weddings or engagements or portraits.  But there’s always time for puppies.  Taken on a much warmer day!

white doggie at shirlington dog park