Fresh Starts & Forward Steps
Nostalgia is finding value within the little moments and our larger memories. As a member of the Photomyne family, we know the past holds a special place in your heart, and we welcome you to our weekly newsletter of nostalgic photos.
New beginnings don’t always arrive with fireworks or fanfare; sometimes they show up quietly, in small moments of change. It might be a new home, a different job, a baby’s first steps, or even the decision to try again. These moments carry both uncertainty and excitement, a mix of looking back and daring to look forward. They remind us that it’s never too late to begin again.
The beauty of a fresh start is that it invites hope. It allows us to imagine new stories, to let go of what no longer fits, and to open space for what could be. Whether it’s the first blank page in a journal or the first day of a new chapter in life, beginnings are filled with possibility. And as we carry the lessons of the past with us, we step forward - wiser, braver, and ready for whatever comes next.

First bicycle. Photomyne community (1985)

Wedding Day. Photomyne community (1972)

Adrian’s 2nd Birthday. Photomyne community (1987)

Graduating class. Picryl (1898)