You always get apprehensive before you do shoots.
When animals age, some humans see them as less valuable, less important and less entertaining.
Why do waiting rooms have to be so ominous?
Being a caretaker is, and never will be, an easy job; in fact, it is that hardest job in the world and many times a thankless job. You have to be the pillar of strength even when you feel like you are crumbling to pieces inside.
Chemotherapy is an opponent in itself - simultaneously curing you and hurting you.
As human beings we value the experience that comes with age. We are reminded over and over again with statements like older and wiser and respect your elders, promoting age as something to be cherished and respected.