For some reason it is all too easy for humans to take their life for granted
- without appreciation, without wonderment, without thankfulness.
Like the song says, we don't appreciate what we have until it is gone.
This time of year is better than most to appreciate your life, your loved ones, the paths you took, the paths you did not take, what you have, and even what you don't have.
Whatever your failings or mistakes, be kind to yourself and learn from your own errors
- instead of blaming yourself with recriminations as so many people do.
Take stock, learn from yourself, and make a better New Year!
On behalf of the RFF Mods and Admins,
We all wish you Peace and Contentment
in this Holiday Season and the coming New Year!
- without appreciation, without wonderment, without thankfulness.
Like the song says, we don't appreciate what we have until it is gone.
This time of year is better than most to appreciate your life, your loved ones, the paths you took, the paths you did not take, what you have, and even what you don't have.
Whatever your failings or mistakes, be kind to yourself and learn from your own errors
- instead of blaming yourself with recriminations as so many people do.
Take stock, learn from yourself, and make a better New Year!
On behalf of the RFF Mods and Admins,
We all wish you Peace and Contentment
in this Holiday Season and the coming New Year!
gb hill
Veteran
Thank you Stephen for such words of meaning. I hope to do just that in the coming year. Thank you for giving us this forum to use as a gathering place for like minded brethern. Thank's also to all the mods who volunteer your day to keep the sanity in check, long hours of your time, & the patience to put up with us when we stray too far off topic. 
fotomeow
name under my name
Happy Holidays to all!
and to the creators of this site and all the participants whose input allows the
"RFF World" to go 'round.
and to the creators of this site and all the participants whose input allows the
"RFF World" to go 'round.
All the best to everyone. Share your time with those you love and smile.
seakayaker1
Well-known
Thank you Stephen for your heartfelt sentiments and words of wisdom.
I do hope that you and all the RFF members along with family and friends enjoy good health & happiness during the holiday season and throughout the upcoming year!
Peace, Love, & Harmony!
I do hope that you and all the RFF members along with family and friends enjoy good health & happiness during the holiday season and throughout the upcoming year!
Peace, Love, & Harmony!
johannielscom
Snorting silver salts
Hear hear, well spoken Stephen!
Thanks for the wise and kind words!
Thanks for the wise and kind words!
leica M2 fan
Veteran
Best wisdom anyone can impart today, Stephen. Thanks for RFF, the mods and the fabulous people who congregate here. Merry Christmas to all.
oldoc
oldoc
Merry Christmas to all.
May the Lord bless you with great light and great timing!
May the Lord bless you with great light and great timing!
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
Thanks, Stephen, and to all of our fellow film-digital photographers a very merry Holiday season and a happy new year 2013!
Tsukiouji
Member
Merry Christmas, dear fellows, and happy holidays to you all!