I was feeling kind of empty when Linda dropped me off at the cabin. I loaded my camera equipment up, thanked Linda for driving, and bid her adieu. I tried to stay away from the puddles as I made my way to the front porch. Cheyenne stood there wagging her tail as I opened the screen door.

     "It's good to see you too." I stroked her head, and she bounded toward the front door. As I walked in, Huey slid down from his perch, waddled across the carpet, and began climbing up my pant leg, catching the sleeve of my shirt and made his way to my shoulder.

     "Okay!" he remarked.

     For whatever reason, Huey had decided that I'd be his best friend. This was his usual way of greeting me whenever I arrived home. Cheyenne and Huey always take the edge off difficult days, and today is a day I can use their affection.

    I had spent in excess of $4,000 on camera gear and I am hoping to enhance my social security income by professional photography. Today I allowed my camera to swing into the frame of Linda's front door and though the lens is usable, much of its function has been compromised. This leaves me with a FX 50mm lens which is not appropriate for the type of photography I have been practicing. 

     I sat down at my assigned table which operates as a computer desk, and Laura walked in, kissing me, then demanding that I keep the top of the table neat. I removed the SD memory chip from the camera, and reviewed in excess of 400 photographs. Some came out good: Most didn't.

I was pleased with the few I had kept, and now all I need to do is to find the best way to have my lens repaired. Then I will need to get a FX telephoto lens, hopefully 200-600mm zoom. Opportunities are beginning to appear, and I hope to get back on track with the gear I need.