Connections

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. 

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!

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?”

Guided by focus and skill, the horseshoe gracefully flew, surrounding the stake with a clank. A “ringer”! Yes, the horseshoe was a ringer , but so was the man. He was the one you wanted on your team, because you knew that with him as a teammate and “ringer” you had a better chance to win the game in both horseshoes and life.    

Play Well With Others - Sheri & Bill (original photography by Sheri & Bill) Since childhood, we’ve been told, “Play well with others.”  It was good advice then, and its good advice now - mostly because it’s more fun that way. Somewhere along the way, though, we became grown-ups. We learned the “rules.” We got a little more selective about who we play with. We even started keeping score. But wait - don’t the rules sometimes change? And people… oh, they definitely change. So,

All In The Same Boat - Sheri & Bill (Original Photography by Sheri & Bill) If you’ve ever seen a boat full of rainbow-colored glass spheres, you know two things: 1.    Dale Chihuly has been here, and 2.    Life’s certainly more interesting when we’re not all the same. Friends, like these glass spheres, come in all shapes, sizes, talents and experiences. Some are bold and bright, others more muted but equally captivating. Together, they create something remarkable — just like

"Let Your Voice Be Heard" Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Let your voice be heard... Some days, life calls for a...

"A Leg To Stand On" Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Flamingos are known for their color, but have you ever pondered...

Friends forever...You're the peanut butter to my jelly! (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Peanut butter and jelly are the ultimate...

"Friendship is a strong bridge that spans the distance between hearts." (Sheri & Bill) (Original...

If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind - Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) If Winter comes, can Spring be far...

Sheri & Bill's Musical Critters There are more holiday traditions than there are last-minute shoppers outside a Wal-Mart on Christmas...

"Friendship is the golden thread that ties the heart of all the world." (John Evelyn) Original photography by Sheri & Bill “Friendship is...

Today is a good day to make a good day - Motivational Image by Sheri & Bill Today is a good day to make a good day. So, what do you...