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There you are on the tee box, shoulders squared, dreams high. You’ve got a plan. You’ve watched the pros on The Masters make it look poetic. You draw back, aim and swing with confidence. Then suddenly, instead of keeping it in the fairway, you’re deep in the rough contemplating life’s choices with a squirrel as your only witness. Sound familiar? Keeping it in the fairway is good golf strategy, and good life strategy. The fairway is that clear stretch between where you are and

Seems like we’ve trained ourselves to believe that motion equals meaning. But sometimes you need to give yourself permission to pause.

All living things move and grow - animal, vegetable, and yes, even mineral if you give it enough time and patience. Winter is officially behind us, and “snow” is once again just a distant four-letter word we don’t need to use in polite conversation. Springtime has sprung, stretched, and yawned its way onto the calendar, inviting us all to do what nature does best: renew, repurpose, and refresh. Spring is generous with encouragement, especially if you like words that start wit

Do you know what you’re worth? What would you pay for your talents and services?

At first glance, it looks like a salad bar waiting to happen. Lettuce, cauliflower, and cabbage sitting side by side, each a solid “head” in its own right. Crisp. Dependable. Perfectly fine on their own. But together? Suddenly there’s texture, contrast, and far more nourishment than anyone could deliver solo. That’s the quiet wisdom tucked between the leaves: two or three heads can be better than one. History seems to agree. Lennon had McCartney. Ideas turned into anthe

Abraham Lincoln said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” We agree—but maybe start by writing it down. Think of it like making a list and checking things off as you go. The first item might be “win the lottery.” (Who says this has to be nonfiction?) It’s your story. Creativity isn’t just allowed, it’s required. Just remember, you’re in the driver’s seat. If you decide on a beach vacation, that might be about four hours east. But if you decide to learn a new

Our patio table was blanketed by fresh morning snow. The colorful umbrella, bungeed tightly closed, crowned a three-inch overnight gift. Four chairs leaned forward, tipped carefully against the table, as if huddled together for warmth. At first glance, it looks like an ending: summer dinners on pause, and conversations packed away. But look a little longer, and it becomes something else entirely. This is what winter positivity looks like. There’s something comforting about ho

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?

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!