Monday, December 30, 2019

At The Turn of the Year


December 31st can be a dizzying time time.  You're encouraged to look both forward, and the backwards, with alcohol often  in the mix.   I go out almost every New Year's Eve, but it's been a few years since I hit a crowed party.  My ritual is usually the same.  Dinner with usually the same group of friends, usually followed by either a movie, or games at one of our homes.

Wolfmantexas by TR Pics

Most times, the movie doesn't get finished, or sometimes, even started.  The games, although planned, don't often get played.   Most years, by the time we've settled back at someone's house, it's almost midnight and time to ring in the New Year, usually by picking up our glasses, and heading outside.  There's something about being outside as the clock strikes 12.    It's always cold, and often snowing, and you can usually see, or at least hear, fireworks in the distance.   I love that moment at midnight.

Norm by New Manhattan Studio


Whatever you're doing this New Year's, I hope for you a meaningful midnight moment.  It could be at 12a.m or maybe at 7p.m, it really doesn't matter.  It's the split second when you put the past year, the highs and the lows, the pain and the loss in the rear, and turn to face whatever lies ahead.  2020, seems kind of daunting, but also kind of exciting!

In the Midnight Hour by TR Pics

I have been blessed to have some wonderful photographers shoot and share, and on a few occasions, shoot exclusively to help FH ring in the new year.   Thank to all those who supported and helped FH celebrate the holidays, and the every days, all year long!

Patrick by Lights On Studio

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