Two weeks ago yesterday, was my last day of work. I retired, again. I say I retired again because I retired the first time on November 1, 2011. I didn’t have a job for a while the first time, but then I returned to work. This time around, I don’t plan on ever getting another job; this time, it has proved to be much more of a challenge to adjust. I’m not sure why, but for the past two weeks, I’ve been sitting around doing nothing. Yesterday, was one of the few times I got out with a camera and did much photography. While I didn’t get anything super special, it felt good. I also discovered a place that I have driven past so many times I can’t count and for bonus points, there are pubs and a couple of wine bars nearby.
The reason I mentioned all of this is that changes in our lives sometimes affect our motivation and creativity. After yesterday, I have found what works for me to move along is to just grab a camera and find stuff to take pictures of. It doesn’t have to lead to award winners it just has to get you out and thinking, moving, and creating.
Photographer Clay 
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