Happiness

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?

Positive thinking is more than a feel-good phrase; it is a powerful approach to living that shapes how we see challenges, respond to stress, and build meaningful relationships. When we learn to guide our thoughts, we can guide our lives. One of the most effective ways to master this skill is by reading the right books, which offer proven strategies, uplifting wisdom, and practical tools for personal growth. If you are looking to strengthen your mindset or rebuild your emotion

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?”

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.

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

Parrots wear every feather with confidence. Oftentimes, we shrink ourselves a little to fit into spaces that were never meant to contain...

"Wherever you go. go with all your heart" (Confucius) Original photography by Sheri & Bill “Wherever you go, go with all your heart...

"Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." (Abe Lincoln) ...

"If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden." Frances Hodgson Burnett (Original photography by Sheri ...

Live Live to the Fullest (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) Live life to the fullest—don’t just watch the days go by, fill them with...

"Colors are the smiles of nature." Leigh Hunt. (original photography by Sheri & Bill)     Then we saw it: a bush so vibrantly pink it...

A Smile is a Curve - Sheri & Bill (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) A smile is a curve that can set everything straight. Okay,...