What’s that old Ben Franklin saying? “… in life nothing is certain, except death and taxes.”
Benjamin Franklin – a famous resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – from Wikipedia
And I always feel annoyed about the “unavoidables” around this time of the year…
In the USA, April is Tax Month. Our own wages, investments, and losses are all up to the scrutiny of the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and due by April 15th, every year.
Yet, for photographers, April is also a good time to be traveling. Spring blossoms are beginning to bloom in the northern hemisphere while fall colors are becoming vivid in the southern hemisphere.
Blooming Tulip Macro from Fairmount Park Horticultural Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – digital painting
Either way, the earth is just that bit more verdant and ruddy. And it should not be spoiled by thoughts of death or taxes.
However, I’m traveling in April to South Africa, so my taxes must be submitted before I leave. Hence, this post and a fervent hope for a better next year.
Taxes and death – not the most exciting combination. But I guess old Ben was right. Anyway I hope you were able to get the tax declaration done without the result having to pay more taxes. And more importantly I hope you had a great trip to South Africa.
Thanks Otto. I did indeed finish my taxes before I left and I had an absolutely magical time in South Africa.
Beautifully done Dani!
Thank you, Phillip!