I met Geri thirty-three years, six days ago.

First published in The Study of Light, on Substack, on April 28, 2026

 

A single small creation takes on a disproportionate meaning in my life. After so many decades, taking millions of photos, I share a valentine I made for my wife, Geri, many years ago. I call it “Ham Sandwich,” for reasons that should be obvious. It just might be the best thing I’ve ever done, and that’s not saying much.