Subject:          New Year Sunrise (Omg. Rain, Fog, No Sun!) Photo 2022 Fire Island

Date/Time:   Saturday, January 1, 2022 11:33 AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022

~ First Day Break ~ Rain, Fog, No Sunrise Yet ~

We started this journey taking photos of the first sunrise each year when Faith was just 17 weeks old. Faith is 17 years old now, and this is our 18th January 1st together. What a trip it has been. I couldn't be more lucky.

As always, all photos are uncropped and unedited in any way. What you see is what we saw (except the video at the end compliments of Android).

Each year we try to visit somewhere notable to share that special moment. This year Mother Nature had other ideas. It is almost 11am and no sign of the sun anywhere (yet)!

Fire Island sits on the Atlantic ocean off New York's Long Island with only 300 permanent residents but 3331 homes for the summer population of 10,000. Culturally diverse, fun and beautiful, the island, like the sunrise today and beach towns everywhere, won't be as visible in Faith's lifetime if global warming continues.

Faith was kind to contribute a few thoughts on the year that was..."It was nice to see friends again, and get out. But we were clueless. The year did not start or end well for sure."

As for this year..."We just need to push through. We can do it. It can be a great year."

This comes from someone still working on college applications so no promises for next year. But your friendship is precious.

So remember to share your love, enjoy each moment, do more and better, and we will have a great year!!!

2022 January 1st Sunrise that wasn't ~ Faith and CJ (unedited)

 Happy New Year!!