By Holly Taylor
The attached photo is of my six-year-old son at Community Mural at the Central Theater in Hot Springs National Park. When he saw the large, silly banana character, he started giggling, clapping, and jumping up and down. He found the image so funny, that he could not contain his reaction. His joy spread throughout our family and everyone dissolved into laughter. There is always a moment where “Going Bananas” is worthwhile…an opportunity to be light-hearted, forget the day’s troubles, and fill the world with laughter.
I brought the image to my office at The Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital. It is always met with comments, including:
- Is he real or is he part of the painting?
- So many interesting things are happening, that I don’t know where to look.
- I’m smiling because he’s smiling.
- It’s just so happy, everything about this photo is joyful.
Thanks for viewing my favorite photo of 2023, I hope it brings you joy too.