Introduction

By Chris Bonney

The pages that follow are a gift. The words and images the wrapping. The memories conveyed within will rest upon the mantle of your soul forever, but will never collect a speck of dust. They unravel slowly yet deliberately like the way you unwrap that Christmas present you’re just sure you know the contents of. A box inside a box inside a box. Now you’re not so sure.

Wander through this book as if each page is an unbeaten path. The trail may appear familiar at times, but you’ve never traveled it before. Knock down the branches and trod down the grass as you move. Then look back and see where you’ve been.

Feel the warmth of good intentions, but beware the cool breeze of specious reflections that can blow through you like a specter from your past. Follow each ray of light and don’t fear the shadows. Some of them may be your own.

Keep your eyes wide as they are the windows, and keep your hands nimble and strong as they did the work that made every page possible. Open your blinds, even at night and even in the rain. Let the world see in. Share your gift.