Greetings earthling!

It has been a quiet week with a few naps and some planning for my upcoming European trip. I’m going through the anxiety part of the trip—the worry about staying healthy, seeing what we’d like to see, and then paying for it all afterward. I like to get that part out of the way early so I can enjoy the trip. The fun starts at wheels down in Dublin on the morning of the 10th. Then, all thoughts are on having fun and where I will eat next.

For the first week I’m there for a photography event and will be in the company of a few wonderful photographers, many of which I don’t know yet. We will be riding a bus every day to different parts of Ireland and shooting with models and various outfits. All a new experiance for me, but one that should provide some beautiful images. I’m doubtful that any fine art nudes will happen as I don’t know the models, environment, or vibe for the shoot.

Then my son, David, will join me for the next two weeks. Our plans include going to London for a few days, then the Chunnel to Paris, a country I’ve never visited, and then swinging all the way back to Wales before going over to Cork for a few days. Then back to Dublin and catching our flight home. Of course, there are several days for each stop. This will be the first time my son has been off this continent, and, being 47, it’ll be fun to spend some time with him and have an adult who can make some of the decisions.

So, this time next week, I’ll be spending the next couple of days in Dublin getting over any jet lag, walking around the city, and taking some street photography into my camera. The next few Museletters may be linked to older ones. I do have 294 to choose from.

Meanwhile, I saw these quotes and wanted to share them with you.

We suffer more in our imagination than in reality - Senica

It’s never too late to be what you might have been - George Elliot

Our life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius

Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge - Carl Young

Care about what other people think, and you will always be their prisoner - Loud Sue

A fool is known by speech and a wise man by silence - Pythagoras

If you are the smartest person in the room you’re in the wrong room - Confucius

The quieter you become the more you will hear - Rumi

Stay cool and enjoy life. Spend it like you only have the one.

To be a great conversationalist, ask questions and listen. Repeat.

“Be curious, not judgemental” - Walt Whittman