Self Portrait Tuesday: Focus On History
I’m the one with the shiner, pigtails and the t-shirt that says, “My aunt wears combat boots”.
I don’t remeber a lot about being six. I remember frequently being told not to sulk, but I was a pretty sulky kid. I was a tom boy who climbed trees and picked fights. I’m sure the shiner was the result of the trees. This has always been one of my favorite photos of myself, moping and bruised. It speaks volumes that I can’t even begin to write.
I know this isn’t a self portrait, but with my camera in the shop (still) and the theme for the month being personal history, it was the shot I felt most compelled to share. Mom, did I really sulk as much as I remember you telling me not sulk? Probably.
