Ready or not, we’re in the middle of the holiday season. Among those holidays, is my favorite and possibly yours, Christmas. It is a time that people traditionally gather around family and friends to eat, celebrate, and show thanks. You can’t miss going into department stores and hear Christmas carols either, some of which are…
As I sit down to write, this day had more meaning than originally anticipated, so of course when I returned home, I immediately had to regurgitate my day on paper. I’d be amiss to say that I was feeling very uncertain about the location of today’s shoot. After all, I’d never passed through, visited, or…
As I’m writing this, 370 days have passed since leaving Houston. I haven’t “picked up the pen” much in 2017 other than to highlight and take notes in books that I’ve read. After my first MS Girl: Interview Session, I realized that I needed some time to delight in my new diagnoses, reconnect with old friends, travel, and let my creative juices sit and simmer. I’ve…
I knew today was coming, but didn’t think much of it until this morning. Topeka said, “Are you going to take a picture of Allyson?” It was early and I reluctantly said, “Sure.” See, Allyson had already had a first day of school earlier this summer as she was enrolled in a program designed to…
It is very easy to forget what President’s Day is about since much of the hoopla about the day is centered around great sales at your favorite department stores. Just turn on the television and you will see. It is also a paid holiday for many. Believe me, I’m not mad about that one! It’s a…