Oral History with Visual Aids

Photo Information

Taken:	25 November 2001 Royal Oaks subdivision near Yorktown, Texas
Camera:	2MP Point and Shoot
Exposure:	Not available

Backstory

Even with the advent of writing, I believe humans prefer oral histories. But given that we are multifaceted learners, we also prefer visual aids. From cave paintings to family photo albums, we want both the words and the pictures. Things really haven&rsuo;t changed that much in the last few hundred thousand years.

This photo is my late brother Edwin elocuting recent family events. Between the photos and his story-telling ability, even the baby looks fascinated.

Bridal Emotion

Photo Information

Taken:	17 November 1999 21:55 in Angleton, Texas
Camera:	Early 4MP model since lost

Backstory

I was taking random pictures at the wedding of X2 when I found the bride (X2’s neice) and her best friend. Weddings cause emotions to run raw. People let their guards down, which makes for some wonderful candids.

I must have made some noise just before I clicked the shutter. Or maybe the movement of the camera caught Sarah’s eye. Whatever caused her to notice, she looks like she would cheerfully render the camera a suppository.

–25 March 2012