A Good Man Gets His Own Day: A My Town Monday Post
A while back, I wrote about a woman in my town who, by mayoral proclamation, had her own day. My blogging friend, Kim Ayres, posted this comment:
“October 25th is Kim Ayres Day! Well, in our house at least, as it’s my birthday, but I’m trying to spread the word globally…”
Well, today IS October 25, and I have proclaimed it International Kim Ayres Day. I have written about Kim before:
Kim is an extraordinary fellow. His writing is honest and clear, and his photographic images touch my being….. Some months ago, I wrote this about photography:
“When I look at a photograph, I feel like I have a glimpse into how the photographer sees the world. That’s what I like about photographic images—it’s not the “prettiness” of a view—it’s the quality of the light, the slant of the sun, the place where the shadow meets the light.
And once in a while, I come across someone who sees the quiet spaces, the places where my heart stops to linger and to rest. A person who sees the extraordinary beauty in ordinary objects, and who appreciates the sacredness of it all.”
When I look at Kim’s photographs, I can feel myself joining the Universe in taking a collective breath, as I absorb the beauty of this place. I see the expressions on the faces of those folks: family, friends and others, whom he has honored in print. It’s these images and the words he crafts to go along with them that let me know I am part of a whole—members of an extended family who live on this place called Planet Earth.
Take the time to explore Kim’s website, and while you’re there, wish him a happy birthday. Tell him I sent you. After all, it is about time that this man has his own day. And I’m not the only one who thinks this is so. Take a look at what these fine folks have to say (or will say) about our pal, Kim Ayres:
Mary
Savannah Marsh Mama
Eryl
Mapstew
Pat
AtM
Angry Parsnip
Brave Astronaut
Charlie
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Check out My Town Monday to see what my fellow MTM Marauders have to say about their towns.
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parsnip said,
October 25, 2010 @ 12:01 am
Wow…
What a wonderful post today about Kim.
Thank You for setting up the World Wide Kim Ayres Day !
He is very lucky to have a great friend like you.
cheers, parsnip
note…
I wrote Your Birthday down in my Calender.
Patricia D Mackay said,
October 25, 2010 @ 1:00 am
It was a great idea of yours – well done.
OldOldLady Of The Hills said,
October 25, 2010 @ 2:11 am
Such a talented, talented man….! How wonderful that you Honored him this way, and he is so deserving of this Honor!!!
Kim Ayres said,
October 25, 2010 @ 5:42 am
I am gobsmacked!
I’d completely forgotten I’d made that comment, and it never occured to me that anyone would take the idea and run with it!
How astonishingly wonderful!
Thank you so much, Debra – I feel truly honoured
maggie ayres said,
October 25, 2010 @ 5:51 am
Debra this is such a wonderful thing- I really wished I’d thought of it first! Thank you so much-I’m so proud of my lovely man.
Eryl Shields said,
October 25, 2010 @ 6:23 am
This is a great tribute, Debra, and I love the cake!
MaryWitzl said,
October 25, 2010 @ 6:43 am
(Eeek — I thought I’d commented here already, obviously before I had my coffee!)
This really was a great idea — good for you for thinking of it, Debra!
savannah said,
October 25, 2010 @ 8:40 am
beautiful post, debra! i’m glad i got to be part of the tribute to our pal, kim! (i LOVE that cake!!!) xoxoxx
Brave Astronaut said,
October 25, 2010 @ 10:03 am
An excellent idea for an excellent [and true] gentleman. I have written my own post which will go up in a few hours.
Brave Astronaut said,
October 25, 2010 @ 1:03 pm
My contribution to International Kim Ayres day!
gabe said,
October 25, 2010 @ 5:18 pm
I liked what you quoted about photography being as much about the photographer as about the object being photographed.
Charlie said,
October 27, 2010 @ 3:20 pm
Thanks, Debra, for including me in this tribute to The Bearded One. You done good.
fromskilledhands said,
October 27, 2010 @ 3:36 pm
thanks, all. And, Charlie—we ALL done good