Putting everything in perspective

Texture by Kim Klassen; wonderful magic scripted 100% screen, 100% soft light, selective masking Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough. ~Oprah Winfrey It's been a helluva month. 1. The university, in its infinite wisdom, decided if an instructor hasn't taught …

Why Santa is alive and well at our house

Texture by Kim Klassen; chillmagic, 100% soft light This bell is a wonderful symbol of the spirit of Christmas – as am I. Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart. ~Santa Claus, Polar Express (2004)  Bell jingle. Paper crinkles. Candles twinkle. And there's a Santa on every corner. It's impossible to …

Bravery, Courage and Commitment

Texture by Kim Klassen; waterfront 7 magic, 100% soft light To embark on the journey towards your goals and dreams requires bravery. To remain on that path requires courage. The bridge that merges the two is commitment. ~Steve Maraboli Entrepreneur and I went to the Missouri Tigers game in Knoxville, Tennessee a few weeks ago. …

Snow? NOOOO!!!

Textures by Kim Klassen: Minus 43, 65% soft light; Chase, 60% overlay A dog owns nothing yet is seldom dissatisfied. ~Irish Proverb They both waited in anticipation. The snow....in mid-November....arrived to mixed reviews. The child in me was super excited to see the flakes fall. The rational adult said, NOOOOOOO! Before Thanksgiving is entirely too …

Wake up and live!

Textures by Kim Klassen: 1402 Magic; 50% soft light; Let Go, 50% hard light There's something about Autumn that wakes up our senses and reminds us to live. ~Unknown It was one of those Autumn days where you knew you just had to be outside. The warm sun teased our senses into thinking it was late summer with …