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Every Valentine’s Day, we’re surrounded by messages about romantic love – perfect couples and dramatic declarations. But sometimes, sweet love has fur. It’s the pet who sits quietly beside you when you don’t feel like talking. Paws padding down the hallway when you get home. Sheri:   Like the dog who loses their mind when you walk through the door, even if you are only gone for five minutes. And the cat who chooses your  lap every night. Bill:   If pets could hand out candy h

Sometimes a photo does more than show what’s in front of us. Sometimes it quietly tells a story. At In Our View, photography isn’t about being perfect or impressive. It’s about slowing down and noticing. Sheri and Bill use photography to pay attention to people, small moments, and everyday life — especially the parts we tend to rush past. When we take the time to really look, there’s a lot of good already there. This blog brings together inspirational photography quotes that

Life challenging questions show up early and often, without much warning. We’re expected to answer with confidence. Yet most days, we’re just staring at a page full of dots, pen hovering, thinking, Are these two dots supposed to connect to each other…or what??? Sheri:   Life definitely has a very dry sense of humor. It rarely hands us the whole picture. We get hints, a nudge here, or a curveball there. Some dots are bold and obvious like birthdays, graduations and weddings. O

Put some ping in your pong. Bring enthusiasm to the ordinary, curiosity to the familiar, and a little mischief to the routine

Reading the Green - Sheri & Bill Picture a foursome on the green, huddled like a tiny board meeting in golf shoes. One player crouches over the ball, studying the slope with the intensity usually reserved for tax forms. The others gather behind him, heads tilted, eyes squinting, soaking up every clue the grass is willing to spill. They’re not being nosey. They’re being wise. Because in golf - just like in life - we get better when we pay attention to each other. That moment i

Have a way with words - Sheri & Bill Words are tiny things with tremendous talent. They can soothe, spark, sell, soften, inspire, or - if we’re not careful - set off a four-alarm misunderstanding. No matter if you’re a gardener, astronaut, jazz pianist, or professional napper (hey, someone has to do it), having a way with words is one of the most underrated superpowers you can sharpen. Sheri:   I do love a good turn of phrase, and my favorite way to start off the day is with

Nature has been perfecting the art of adaptation long before we ever caught on. Chameleons shift their colors like quick-change artists, squirrels turn into tiny stockbrokers stashing food for winter, and octopuses disappear in plain sight with their magic camouflage. Adaption is positivity in action, written right into creation itself.

In a world that often feels rushed, loud, and heavy, many of us are quietly searching for something steady. Something that does not shout answers but offers perspective. This is where positive books to read truly matter. Positive thinking books are not about pretending everything is perfect. They are about noticing what still works, what still matters, and what still brings meaning into everyday life. The best ones feel less like lectures and more like conversations you want

Sheri: Songs are more than just melodies and beats. They’re tiny novels, poems, and sometimes even whispered prayers set to music. When I write a song, I am trying to craft a story with my lyrics  that is both heartfelt and relatable. Sometimes the story hooks you even before the melody does. 

Life loves to serve us glasses filled to unpredictable levels. Some days, the pour feels generous, even bubbling to the brim with possibilities. Other days? Well, let’s just say we’re squinting at the dregs, wondering if the pitcher ran dry. But perspective is a choice.

What if we didn’t pack up the seasonal Christmas cheer with the ornaments and extension cords? What if the hopes, promises, and good tidings of the season did not get boxed?

Positive thinking is more than a feel-good phrase; it is a powerful approach to living that shapes how we see challenges, respond to stress, and build meaningful relationships. When we learn to guide our thoughts, we can guide our lives. One of the most effective ways to master this skill is by reading the right books, which offer proven strategies, uplifting wisdom, and practical tools for personal growth. If you are looking to strengthen your mindset or rebuild your emotion

Sometimes the most meaningful moments of the season are found in the soft glow of a single ornament - a small, colorful reminder that even simple things can carry years of memory and warmth. In the middle of the holiday hurry,

No “famous” quotes here! It’s just us, “Sheri & Bill,” with some of our own holiday musings that we have compiled, about a season we truly enjoy!

Traditions matter, even the silly ones. They are little anchors that we drop into the waters of our lives that keep us steady when the year feels wild.

They say, “a gift is not a gift until it’s received.” True enough, but we’d argue it’s not fully a gift until it’s appreciated, used, or at least re-gifted with a wink. A candle left unlit, a book unopened, a compliment shrugged off -each is a small treasure still waiting for its moment to shine.

Hope rarely enters with fanfare. It often arrives quietly, like a small bird settling on a branch or windowsill - eye catching, and always welcome. That’s what Emily Dickinson understood so beautifully. Hope isn’t a thunderclap; it’s a whisper that stays, even when the storm rolls in.

Ah yes, The Committee; where dreams go to be carefully discussed, mildly rewarded, and eventually voted into reality - assuming we don’t run out of coffee, decaf and donuts first.

Thanksgiving has a funny way of sneaking up on us. One day you’re looking for your flip-flops, and then all of a sudden you’re Googling “how long does it take to thaw a turkey the size of a toddler?”

Add Potential Energy - Sheri & Bill Weights on a rack are stored “potential energy.” Energy in motion (kinetic energy), occurs when you actually lift them up. And when you lift them repeatedly, you experience the heat energy you feel in your muscles (which is internal kinetic energy). Physics in action. Presto, you’re stronger and healthier. Ready to flex, do good deeds and create world peace. Some tasks generate a lot more heat than others. Writing a thank-you note is pretty