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Photo of the Day ~ Reading (08-2008) Category ~ August 24, 2008

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95 and the Reading's Fine
by Monnie Ryan (Monnie)

Camera:

Canon Powershot A590

Location:

Greenville, Ohio

United States of America

Photographer Notes:

We recently visited my dad, who's rapidly approaching 96 years young. The lenses in his glasses are a bit stronger than they used to be, but reading is still just about his favorite pastime.

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mike marshall commented on August 24, 2008 01:20:

*Nice* shot, Mommie. And that chair (rocker?) looks awfully comfortable. Bet your dad's favourite pastime keeps him younger than his years. Congratulations on your POTD!

Linn Smith commented on August 24, 2008 12:25:

Great candid image and so loving of your father as the viewer sees instantly he is enjoying his reading material! Congratulations on your image and on him being so young at his approaching age.

Monnie Ryan commented on August 24, 2008 15:41:

Thanks, Mike and Linn. Of course, I'm not the most objective person to give an opinion, but I think he's a pretty special guy!

Jane Mountain commented on August 24, 2008 16:01:

Your dad's looking great for 95! A good candid shot with nice soft lighting. Something for us all to aspire for at that age - our health and eyesight!

Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on August 24, 2008 18:48:

Wonderful theme POTD, Monnie, of your dad who looks absorbed in a good article or story...terrific that he has such an interest in reading...it really shows and the fact that he finds joy in it as well. Congratulations on a fine win!

Kathy Shogren commented on August 24, 2008 19:37:

If we could all be that luck at 95. A wonderful capture and theme win today Monnie. Congrats!

Sherri Aagenes commented on August 24, 2008 20:07:

Oh, I feel so much love from this photo! I can just see you as a little girl sitting on his lap as he read countless stories to you! Now I know where you got your fantastic editorial skills from. Big congrats on this win my friend!

Sherri Aagenes commented on August 24, 2008 20:07:

Monnie Ryan commented on August 24, 2008 23:15:

Thanks, Jane, Patrice, Kathy and Sherri! The magazine dad's reading is Readers Digest, which he won a "lifetime" subscription to back in the 1930s when a poem he wrote was accepted for publication. By now, I'm guessing he probably holds the record for the longest-running free subscription (boy did they ever lose on that one)! :-) And yes, he's still writing poetry.

Joyce Webley commented on August 24, 2008 23:30:

I love this photo and the story that goes with it! And I can't believe he's almost 96 years young! Wow, Monnie, lucky lady you are to still have your dad! He's a winner!

Helen McHugh commented on August 25, 2008 05:03:

A wonderful capture of your dad, Monnie! A superb win..congratulations!

susie peek-swint commented on September 02, 2008 09:36:

Great capture and keepsake Monnie ~ your dad looks fantastic at 95 yrs old ~ many congrats on POTD!

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