The View from 89

A Cross in the sky. (Chicago skyline, 1990). Today I am 89 years old. That sounds impressive until you consider the fact that if I live to the age of 100 I have already used up 89 percent of my life!That doesn't mean I'm pessimistic. I'm looking forward to whatever time I may have left. There are still miles I haven't driven and photographs I haven't made. In fact I have a standing offer from my publisher to do a Backroads and Byways of Tennessee book, but Louise is too worried about me being out on the road all those days and nights, plus her health is up and down, so I need to stick around here.But I'm content. I've had a full life. I feel privileged to have had a long career as a professional photographer (even though I probably would have made more money if I had stayed with teaching) and I'm grateful for all the places my cameras have taken me and the experiences I've had. I'm even more privileged (and blessed) to have shared my life and many of my travels with the lovely Louise…