I am really getting into composition so that the photo is a little more than a snapshot.

Meh... Your photos are okay. Mostly mediocre :)

_{Lol, JK!!}

I think you've got a nick for these kinds of things actually! Infact, your photos make up atleast, 50% of your post's quality.

Ah yes, how wonderful and wholesome it is to spend time with your family. As you grow older, you realize this even more I believe.

Honestly, I sympathize with your father - I really do. Needless to say, I certainly hopes he gets better too!

_{P.S: Didn't Mama ever teach y'all to stay away from random old mysterious chairs at the beach? :)}