Thoughts From Behind the Glass

I have a high school classmate that writes a blog, and she told me about blogging. Her blog is interesting and I access it quite often. Recently, I noticed some very good photography that had been posted on another classmates Facebook page. The Photographer ended up to be the author, Jon Katz. He has a blog site that I have been reading for the last couple months. He and his wife are VERY interesting people. I find myself visiting his blog everyday. He has inspired me to give this blogging thing a try. I think I have somethings to show and say, that just might be interesting to someone, other than me.....

My name is Harry. I am 58 years old. I worked for 30 years as a Research Technician for the Eastman Kodak Company. During this time, I was lucky enough to have met some very fine photographers who inspired me to delve into the world of photography. Through my job, I learned, what I like to call "the secret of film". Meaning I know how photographic film is made and how it works. I spent far too much time living and working in Dark Rooms. It was very interesting work and occupied my hands and mind, and provided a steady paycheck. But I digress.... More on that later. Anyway.... I have been an amatuer photographer for about 40 years and plan to post some of my photos here. I hope you enjoy them.

Since I was forced into an early retirement in 2000, I decided to take a night class in Making Stained Glass. I have since become a Starving Stained Glass Artist. In this time, of the 21st Century Depression, there isn't alot of spare money out there to buy art. So my sales are not enough to support me completely, but, I pay my bills and for now, that will have to do.

My life has been interesting, to say the least. I have been an observer of life and tend to view it a little differently than most people. I believe that there are two things that have enabled me to survive some very trying times. Music - has ALWAYS moved me. It has soothed my mind through times of insanity and pain. Humor - I figure, if you can't find the humor in life, it's time to check out. So, I laugh often and can find the humor in many corners of life.

I hope to reveal my life to you, and hope you can see yourself in some ways. I would be thrilled if I could inspire anyone to be the best that they can be. To live a good life. That is my personal goal, and I plan on chasing it down, one of these days.

Being my 1st entry, I am going to attempt to post a photo of my latest sunset, and my latest glass work.