This afternoon while I climbed the stairs, I came upon my dog Rose lying on the landing at the top of the stairs awash in the warm afternoon sunlight. I couldn't resist capturing the moment with a photo.
Capturing the Moments
Our Pet Family
I feel blessed that God gave me the opportunity to have such a blessing in my life. Anyone who is a pet owner and thinks of them as one of your family, as one of your kids, knows what I'm talking about.
For those of us who fall into this category, we couldn't imagine them not being in our lives. They bring a smile to our faces when we are down, along with lots of kisses and head nudges to let us know they are there.
They enthusiastically greet us when we come in the door and make us feel as if we were truly missed, because we were. They want to go on rides with us to the store because they want to be with us all of the time. They tell us we're loved and wanted and needed, even when people may not do the same.
They don't care what other people think of us because they only care about what they think of us. No one else matters. Their words of discouragement have no affect on our four legged friends. They are always trying to please us and in turn themselves, because if we are happy, they are happy.
I could go on and on about their virtues, but the most important thing to know us that they love us and we love them. They are a gift of God to us and we would do well to remember that and to treat them like the precious gifts they are.
Rose is the inspiration for many of my photos and brings joy to me daily.
Recognizing The Small Bright Spot In Our Day
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| Sunrise after morning storms |
If we are fortunate enough, we will recognize the moment and take a minute to enjoy it and use it as a small bright spot to give us the strength to get through the day.
If we are not so lucky, we miss the moment and trudge through the day unaware of the gift of beauty we were given, but missed, because we are often so busy we can't take the time to enjoy who or what is around us.
I try to recognize those moments and take a second to enjoy it before the hustle and bustle that makes up the craziness of my day takes over again and I run from one task or responsibility to another taking for granted the beauty around me.
ve little time for myself. However, when for that brief moment I spot something of beauty, I try to embrace it and use it as a bright spot to center me for the rest of the day. If I am really blessed, I have a second to capture it with my camera and I can then share it with others to create a bright spot in their day as well.
Minted
I'm happy to announce the opening of my new storefront on Minted.com! Minted is a company dedicated to supporting independent artists and designers with a wonderful collection of wall art, cards, stationary, invitations and more for sale on their site. I have long been a fan of their products and philosophies, so I was thrilled when they asked me to join their team. In addition to the standard sizes also available in my Etsy shop, Minted offers minis and oversize prints, so it's a good place to go if you are looking for something tiny or huge.
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| Top Left: Soaring Bird by me. Top Centre: Abstract Muted 3 by Kelly Nasuta. Top Right: Birch Woods in Winter by Four Wet Feet Design. Bottom Left: Rural Midwest by Robin Ott Design. Bottom Right: Out to Sea by Carolyn MacLaren |
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| Top Left: Flora in Peach II by Yao Cheng. Bottom Left, The Rapids by Rose Lindo. Right: Soaring Bird by me. |
