When I first journeyed out into the "world,"
I was a naive, sheltered Mormon who expected "the people" to be
different, and the world clouded with "evil." Hence, I
was frightened. But now more years than I want to admit later, I
know I was wrong. Most of the people in the world are good, and most of
them are just like me. True, we have different customs, different economic
circumstances, and different viewpoints, but almost everyone loves someone,
almost everyone is willing to help a stranger, and almost everyone seeks
acceptance.That is why I thought other "people watchers," especially
writers, would like to see a few of the "people" pictures my family
took when we were last in Europe. Along with the pictures, I have
included "truths" I've learned about people.
Truth One: Everyone likes to stand with the guard. The first picture is in Rome, Italy, and the second is in London England.
Truth
Two: Even mermaids need money (Rome, Italy).
Truth
Three: Italian gelato is "to die for" better than ice cream, day or night.
Truth
Four: Everyone has a twin--even if it's a several hundred year old statue in
the Vatican. Note: The likeness would have been more pronounced if our camera
had worked when our "subject" was face to face with his
"twin."
Truth
Five: There are lots of "people watchers" in the world (from the
Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy).
Truth
Six: Love makes you feel like you can fly.
Photos by Rolin Hinrichsen.
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