Spring Spark

Texture by Lisa Gordon, Soft Summer 1; 60% soft light Begin today. Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy.  ~Sarah Ban Breathnach A sweet friend gave me these purple daisies. Little rays of lavender sunshine to help brighten up the dreariness …

An unconventional Valentine’s Day

Today is our one-year anniversary. Most people speak of this in terms of relationship status. But today marks a very different anniversary for Entrepreneur and me. It was one year ago today, Valentine's Day, when he went into surgery to remove a cancer mass in his brain.  Not exactly what you would put in a …

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 …

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. …

A light in the darkness

Texture by Kim Klassen; Way, 100% multiply Faith shines brightest in the dark. ~Unknown It's no secret we all have dark days. Days, weeks and even months of disappointments, frustration and broken dreams. Why are some people able to shine through the darkness while others get consumed by the black abyss? Truly, it's a question …