My Grandpas
Apr 3rd, 2007 by admin
Grandpa Stanley was a pretty cool guy: fought in WWII and the best stories from that experience was: he was shot down twice, was smuggled to safety behind enemy lines, and the parachute that saved his life was made into the wedding dress my Grandmother wore and the family christening gown. He was a highly intelligent man. He passed away the day my daughter was born 2 years ago in June. He’s the reason I like to shoot pinup style (his pinup survived each time he was shot down). I think about him every time I have a photoshoot.
Grandpa Moore was a blue-collar worker, told it like it was, and also a good man. He too was intelligent but in a common-sense, street-smart way. I think every day was a fight for him in one way or another and I truly believe that he did his best with what he had. He passed away this February. I got a little bit of $$$ as an inheritance. It isn’t much, but it may be enough to buy a newer model camera. I haven’t decided yet if I’m going to do it, but I like the idea that as I take pictures, one of my favorite hobbies, that I will be thinking of two of my favorite people with each press of the shutter. I never in a million years thought that they would somehow be connected to something that I take such pleasure in and that is so personal. it’s funny how life is. . .
