the seven days of love: philautia
In order to love others, you must first learn to love yourself. Philautia is a love that can be bad or it can be good and it is dependent upon how one sees themselves. Let’s dive deeper into the seven …
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The seven days of love: agape
Love begins in each of us. It starts within and builds from there. If you do not find it within, you can not find it without. There are several types of love and this week, we will discuss them all …
10 Steps toward protecting your vibe
Vibes are the emotional signals a person gives out to those around them with their body language and social interactions. In other words, the quality of ones life is directly related to the quality of their thoughts, words, food, fitness, …
The Comforts of Home
a family session As a photographer, I meet a variety of people. In this July session, I was invited to spend a few hours with this family. I photographed them in the comforts of home because the property was truly …
Reading as a family
We learn a great deal from books. The lessons of life often jump off the pages to help us express emotion, socialize, or even learn language. Books are a great way to get children involved in learning because reading to …
You might be a mom if…
Being a mom is one of the hardest, most unappreciated, physically and emotionally exhausting jobs you will ever do; and yet, “mommy” is the greatest, most rewarding name you will ever be called. It is irrational. If you are a …
70 Funny Anytime Jokes
There is an art in telling a joke. The punch line needs to be said at the exact right time. Lets face it, some people are good at it and others are not. With this list of 70 funny anytime …
Traditions
As the holidays approach, our traditions are brought into the forefront of everyday life. Because they are dependent upon our religious and familial backgrounds, we practice those of our particular cultures. I believe that it is important to know what …
The Importance of Spending Mealtimes as a Family
Extended family is flying in. Many are driving out to visit with their moms and dads. Significant others are preparing the parental introductions. The time to break bread with family is upon us. I contemplate the importance of spending mealtimes …
Halloween Pumpkin Fun
When I think about Halloween, dressing up, candy, and pumpkins come to mind. Even though my children focus on their costumes and what types of masks they will wear, pumpkin is always the top subject of the holiday for me. …