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Risk-free Risks

A risk-free risk?  What's that?  It's possible, and often necessary to take a risk that really costs nothing. The risk involved doesn't involve money or even relationships with others.  The risk only involves you and your willingness to grow.  It's a…

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Contemplating the Abstract

I spent some time on a website this morning.  Micheal Warren Photography.  Nice stuff.  I always like to look at other people's artistic works and experience their view of the world. In one of his images in the background was…

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Preparing Gifts

It's that time of year again where people get stressed out.  Worried about parties and money and gifts.  Worried about family tensions, loneliness, drama, you name it.  A time to celebrate new life, God's love, and the joy of giving…

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Unintended Results

There can be blessings in the unintended.  Like the unintended week off I just took.  It gave me the chance to focus on things that needed to be accomplished during the week to complete a life transition. There can also…

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A Few Tips for Better Holiday Photos

We're entering the time of year when there is an overload (pleasantly so!) of events with family and friends.  You'll want to capture those special memories and times.  Life is so unpredictable and memories are great. Here are a few guidelines…

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A Good Photograph Is More Than Technicality

You hear it time and again.  "A picture is worth a thousand words."  This can't be more true than when a photograph evokes strong and/or tender emotions. If a picture makes you smile, or cry, or stop and think then…

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That Space Between Night and Day

It's my favorite time, that space between night and day.  You wake up, but not completely.  Perhaps you hit the snooze alarm - one of my favorite pastimes - and then you snuggle back in and let your mind roam…

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The Curse of Being Disorganized

I struggle time and again, and truly it's a curse.  Being disorganized can cost time, energy, opportunities, and money. On Sunday I wrote a great blog.  Well, I thought it was a great blog.  What did you think?  What's that? …

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Sometimes I Have Nothing to Say

I know, it's shocking.  However, today is a day when I have nothing to say.  My mind is preoccupied with all the things I have to do. So, they say that a picture is worth a thousand words.  So, here…

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Keeping It Simple

Ah, simplicity.  The very idea makes me sigh with relief.  Too much to look at turns into too much to think about, too much work to focus on.  And if it's your house, too much to clean!As I'm preparing for…

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