Plans and Goals

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

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.

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.

"Keep Going" (original photography by Sheri & Bill) We captured this image just after sunrise, as the path quietly led us through dunes and sea grass — a trail carved by the footsteps of those who had walked before, and others who wandered simply to see where it might lead. It felt like an “in-between” place: where land meets sea, where morning meets memory, and just ahead, the known gives way to something new. We couldn’t see the water yet, but we knew the ocean was just a

Set your course - Full Speed ahead! Sheri & Bill ...

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

Keep your eye on the goal! Sheri & Bill (original photography by Sheri & Bill) It was a perfect day for shallow waves and sandy toes—the kind of day where the ocean breeze carries just the right mix of adventure and relaxation.   With our camera in hand, we weren’t just here for the sun and surf; we were on a mission. Nature’s food chain was on full display as local seagulls patrolled the shoreline, eyes locked on the prize. Each returning wave left behind tiny bubbles risin

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

FOCUS - Sheri & Bill (original photography by Sheri & Bill) “Focus on Goals”...whether it’s New Year’s Day or the middle of summer, it’s always a good time to set goals and make plans, as they stimulate hope for the future. You don’t have to be Don Quixote, a nuclear physicist, or a great philosopher solving world problems. Just pick something of positive value that bakes your cookies, do a little planning, and then act on it, right where you are. Focus on Goals - Sheri & Bil

Start each day with a grateful heart - Psalm 107:1p “Start each day with a grateful heart” Psalm 107.1… Thanksgiving holiday always reminds us to express appreciation.  We are grateful for family and friends, their health and ours, where we live, what we have been able to accomplish, and our hopes for the future.   “Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the w

"The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time" Thomas Edison (Original photography by Sheri & Bill) “The most certain way to succeed is to try one more time.”  - Thomas Edison   Breakfast at iHop one morning found us with too many creamers on our table to ignore. We started arranging the creamers, and after multiple attempts, we were able to create a tower of fourteen creamers high. Success was declared, and 14 high became

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

“Autumn ... the year's last, loveliest smile.” Sheri:   This picture draws me in—I want to walk that leafy path. It reminds me of the...

“Get Your Butterfly On!” We love our butterfly images created over the years. Looking at them always makes our hearts (you guessed it)...

“Celebrate where you are and keep going!” Do you know where you’re going, and what it looks like when you get there? While your path is...

What if you were a superhero?   Well, which one would you choose? Normally we don’t dress alike, but our Superman T-shirts inspired us to...