Change

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

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

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

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

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.

Ever notice the root of the word vacation is vacate? Yep, it literally means, “Get your butt outa’ there!” Pack up, step out, and give your daily grind the slip. Your office chair won’t miss you, and trust me, your brain could use the break.

Around the Bend.... (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Your GPS is on, and you’re moving forward. The road curves ahead, and you can’t quite see what’s coming next. But it’s nice out, the sunlight filters through trees, and you feel pretty darn good. Still, that bend in the road holds a question mark. Do you recheck your GPS or keep moving, trusting your internal compass?  Sheri:  Curving roads make me hesitate, since visually you really can’t tell what’s ahead of you. Bu

Leaning out the car window and smiling at your reflection in the mirror is one of those caught-in-the-act-of-living moments that got us thinking about mirrors. So, where’s the metaphor about mirrors, you ask? (You know us – we always have a metaphor!) Mirrors—at least rearview mirrors—remind us that while forward motion matters, our past travels with us, offering perspective. The rearview mirror shows what’s behind us—like poor choices, life lessons, and that guy tailgating

Willingness and Ability - Birds of a Feather for Success! (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Flocks of birds soar with effortless grace, adjusting instinctively to each other, guided by both willingness and ability. We’ve come to see these two qualities of willingness and ability as the “power couple” behind success.   While we may want  to grow or change, it’s the willingness to step out coupled with the ability to follow through that moves us forward. And like birds in

“Change is a constant in today’s changing world”. Might sound contradictory, (like a quirky quote from Yogi Berra 😊), but change can...

"Be the Change" Sheri & Bill (0riginal photography by Sheri & Bill) Jennifer Lovell, owner at on line craft store Lil’ Piece Gift Shop...