What? No People Again?

Originally uploaded by my.third.eye

Yup. I have enough interaction with strangers without also taking pictures of them. I spent several hours composing a letter to the HOA off and on over the last few days, responding to their various complaints, point by point by point.

By the time I was done with my meticulously careful attempt to answer responsibly, honestly, and conscientiously, and to offer solutions to their expressed concerns (some valid, I realize, but others trumped up and bogus, which irks the hell out of me) my entire body was aching with stress and exhaustion. Literally aching from head to toe.

As one of my favorite teachers wrote to me upon hearing of these recent woes,

"Unfortunately these HOAs can be difficult for anyone to deal with, anywhere.  When I was working in the homeowners insurance business, I had a lot of clients in condos, etc. who ran into difficulties with these groups, who are often composed of people who just like stirring the pot and, more importantly, making rules.  Lots and lots of rules."

I suspect this is one reason why I am drawn to take photos of non-human subjects. I find relief in the simplicity and serenity of simple geometric patterns, lines, composition. I find solace in the quiet solitude of stone, metal, light and shadow.

Isn't life a challenge? A neverending challenge!