Connections

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

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

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

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 Some days, life calls for a quiet whisper. Other days, it begs for a bold, beautiful ribbit . Look at this frog—unapologetically puffed up, singing its truth into the night. It doesn’t wonder if its song is good enough. It doesn’t compare its croak to the others. It simply lets it out . The Power of Expression We all have a voice like that—something inside us that wants to speak, to express, to connect. But too often, fear or doubt muffles it. We worry

"A Leg To Stand On" Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Flamingos are known for their color, but have you ever pondered or appreciated their balance? One leg. Calm. Confident. Unshaken. We all need a leg to stand on -  not just physically, but emotionally, spiritually, mentally. Something that grounds us when life gets messy or unpredictable. That leg is a belief, a value, a little grit and grace. Balance means knowing what holds you steady, even if you’re st

Friends forever...You're the peanut butter to my jelly! (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Peanut butter and jelly are the ultimate comfort food duo, like best friends who always have your back. Sheri:   Peanut butter is the steady, reliable one—rich, smooth, and satisfying. It’s the friend who’s always there for you, offering support and warmth. Bill:   Jelly, on the other hand, is the playful sidekick. Sweet, fruity, and bursting with joy. Jelly is the friend who makes

"Friendship is a strong bridge that spans the distance between hearts." (Sheri & Bill) (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Friendship is a bridge that connects us in ways we never quite expect but always appreciate. Friends are our partners in crime, our sounding boards, and our support system, all wrapped up in one perfectly imperfect package! Sheri: Friends make life’s journey a whole lot more enjoyable. They provide safety and stability

If Winter Comes, Can Spring Be Far Behind - Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?"   ( Percy Bysshe Shelley) For us, it’s “WHEN" winter comes. We both lived in cold (very cold!) northern snow country in earlier years, so we remember what a “real winter” feels like. We happily concede that winter here in Atlanta is considered mild, but somehow that doesn’t make it any warmer. As a matter of fact, winter cold still evokes