April 4, 2015 / 2020 / 2025

Every Five Years

“Wait,” she says, “what do you mean five year tradition?”

I explain to her that I’ve taken the shot I’m asking her for exactly twice before in her life, both times on April 4, once in 2015 and once in 2020. And now it’s April 4, 2025. So, a five year tradition.

“Oh I see,” she says. “Let me see the first two.”

I show her each picture. “Do you remember me taking these?”

“No, but I’ll remember this one.” She closes her eyes, tilts her head and I take her picture.

Once every five years…