I have acquiesced to be photographed for this year's church directory. I did it in 2003 but not 2004 or 2005. The decision is based on how I'm feeling at the moment the invitation arrives. This year I'm still enthusiastic about the coming church year. (I don't recall exactly, but I suspect that by this time in 2004 and 2005 I was already feeling that my fellow congregates were either corny or full of shit.)
The photographer has sent along some helpful tips to make the photo session a success. I am supposed to "consider wardrobe and grooming." Check. I should avoid wearing prints. Check. And I should remember that "props such as Bibles, musical instruments, and etc. are welcome. Household pets are also welcome." The important thing is that the photo should refect "the real me."
Naturally I considered wearing my official home #31 Cub jersey. But the name "Maddux" is on the back, so I'd have to be looking over my shoulder for anyone to see it. And I'm not sure if Cubbie blue pinstripes violate the "no print" rule.
I considered bringing Reynaldo to the shoot. He wouldn't be in the photo, of course, because he would be bouncing off the walls. But he could infuse the shoot with some real energy.
Or maybe I should be photographed with one of my fave rave photos of Sir Paul. Macca is turning out to be the most enduring love of my life.
Or maybe I should stop thinking about this, because I can see my attitude is wandering into that "Everyone here is either corny or full of shit" territory.
