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    41 Is Closer To Death Than Birth

    February 19, 2007 – 7:32 am

    I was a little boy a long time ago.

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    Today I’m 41, and more than likely I’m half finished. It’s starting to make sense to me now, this life thing.

    Sort of.

    Posted in 1938 Media

    1. 32 Responses to “41 Is Closer To Death Than Birth”

    2. Your old man dressed hip. I really like the hat and the shirt. How did that sweet little guy turn into the monster that we know today? You do have a knowing look, though. ;-)

      By Vince Williams on Feb 19, 2007

    3. I forgot to say happy birthday.

      By Vince Williams on Feb 19, 2007

    4. That’s Benjamin Feldman, my Grandfather. I think of him on my birthdays.

      By Loren Feldman on Feb 19, 2007

    5. Happy B-Day Loren!!!!

      By Stephan Tual on Feb 19, 2007

    6. Happy Birthday man, and cheer up!

      By Brian Clark on Feb 19, 2007

    7. happy birthday dude
      you know technology is growing exponentially and, with luck, I’d bet you haven’t even lived a third of your life yet (and possibly much less)

      By Ugly on Feb 19, 2007

    8. happy bday loren, who knows maybe “web 7.0″ will make us live longer. keep up the good work

      By michaelgalpert on Feb 19, 2007

    9. Happy…. you know. Truly bro.

      By Robert Bruce on Feb 19, 2007

    10. Man, same eyes back then. So cool.

      By Robert Bruce on Feb 19, 2007

    11. It’s all in the eyes, ain’t it? Even at that age.

      By Vince Williams on Feb 19, 2007

    12. You look like a little troublemaker. :) Happy birthday.

      By jvon on Feb 19, 2007

    13. Happy birthday from Tina, Lolek, Maria, and Me :)

      p.s. I still remain scared knowing that my son and daughter visits 1931media.com :)

      By Minic Rivera on Feb 19, 2007

    14. God bless the grandfathers. He looks like a righteous dude.

      By Vince Williams on Feb 19, 2007

    15. Happy Birthday Brother… I don’t know what it is, but sometimes I think we hold Zeydas in higher esteem than our actual fathers…

      By Bourbon Hipster on Feb 19, 2007

    16. To Minic:

      I think your kids will be just fine. They won’t get a distorted view of reality here.;-)

      By Vince Williams on Feb 19, 2007

    17. To Bourbon Hipster:

      I want some of that acid you’ve got.;-)

      By Vince Williams on Feb 19, 2007

    18. The more I study this photo, the more I think this is one of greatest photos I’ve ever seen. The linearity, the black/white values, and the astonishing ability of this little mensch to upstage the formidable presence of his grandfather.

      By Vince Williams on Feb 19, 2007

    19. I’ve always liked how our arms are, and the fact he didn’t look at the camera. He was too cool to care. He was the best, a real fucking man. Smart, tough, and tender. I adored him.

      By Loren Feldman on Feb 19, 2007

    20. This is a masterpiece. So was your grandfather. Everything good in that man is there, and he shows us what cool is.

      By Vince Williams on Feb 19, 2007

    21. Half? Let’s be realistic here!

      By Jeremy Pepper on Feb 19, 2007

    22. It really is a great shot, no doubt about it. Especially when you consider that it was shot on actual film, so I doubt they took eight of them and picked the best one.

      By jvon on Feb 19, 2007

    23. Black and white will always illuminate the haunted quality of souls - such knowing eyes in this shot

      By bec on Feb 20, 2007

    24. I absolutely love the photo. As mentioned throughout the thread, real men, black & white, telling eyes. I’m imagining the stories he would tell and how much of an impact they had, and still have.

      Stories like that are long lost unless our generation remembers and passes them on.

      You’re not closer to death at 41, Loren. Your stories to your son will live on for generations, just like your Grandfather’s are now.

      By Paul Short on Feb 20, 2007

    25. Thanks for the kind words from everyone.

      Bourbon busting out some yiddish, nice.

      By Loren Feldman on Feb 20, 2007

    26. Also wanted to say thanks to Ugly for the optimism.

      By Loren Feldman on Feb 20, 2007

    27. Happy birthday a day late.

      By Noah Brier on Feb 20, 2007

    28. same smile, too. Happy birthday.

      By Jecklin on Feb 20, 2007

    29. I thought you said in a video awhile back you were in your 50’s! Doh.

      By TDavid on Feb 20, 2007

    30. TDave,

      WTF is the matter with you? Do I really look that bad? I’m sure I did say I was in my 50’s, I was thinking nobody would actually believe it.

      By Loren Feldman on Feb 20, 2007

    31. I like what an old hippie told me:

      The average lifespan of a male in the U.S. is about 75 years.

      If you divide 75 years into three 25-year periods, you have:

      0-25 years=youth

      26-50 years=middle age

      51-75 years=old age

      Simple, logical and elegant.

      You’ll only show your ass if you deny it.

      By Vince Williams on Feb 20, 2007

    32. Vince,

      As always perfect. I see it the same way.

      By Loren Feldman on Feb 20, 2007

    33. That’s a stunning photograph Loren. Life is sometimes beautiful like a photograph.

      By Andrew Eglinton on Feb 24, 2007

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