Everyday Moments

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.

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!

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

Perfection is a path, not a destination - or a bowling alley. You can aim for it, but don’t expect to live there. In bowling, the gold standard is the elusive “300 game,” ten frames of nothing but strikes. Even rarer? The almost mythical “900 series” which is three consecutive 300s. Only 40 bowlers in history have ever done it. That’s bowling perfection.

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.

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

Head Tilting Wisdom ... Sheri & Bill (Original Photography by Sheri & Bill) You’ve seen the look. That classic, head-cocked-to-the-side expression that says, “Excuse me?” or “Now what?” Animals do it when something puzzles or intrigues them. People do it when they are listening intently, or when something doesn't quite add up. And apparently, hawks do it too, with enough attitude to give a therapist pause. This image of our feathered friend giving full-on curious side-eye  r

Around the Bend.... (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Your GPS is on, and you’re moving forward. The road curves ahead, and you...

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

Seasoned View - Sheri & Bill (Original Photography by Sheri & Bill) Salt, pepper, a blue napkin, and a window looking out toward a new...