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- In the Catholic Church, November 1st is all Saints' Day and November 2nd, All Souls' Day. For this second one, we honor the memory of those we have loved and lost. In Catholic school, we were taught this simple prayer: "May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace." My 8th grade English teacher, Sr. Anne and a [...]
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- In the last post, we applauded our graduates for all that they have dealt with in the past 18 months. These are exceptional times, and we see how hard everyone is working to move forward. In the summer months, we take a step back from posting online to spend more time reaching out to our people: family, friends, clien[...]
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- To our 2020 and 2021 graduates:
I know this has been a time like no other. I understand these past 15 months have been challenging, and I see how you rose above all of this. Going forward, your tenacity will serve you well. Did you know that ‘to commence’ means to begin again? After weathering a global pandemic, [...]
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- What stood out to me when I first met Lisa Premock was her smile and the way her eyes lit up when she spoke about her years of experience teaching. Her excitement for her work was contagious - the more she spoke and told stories of the children she has taught over the years - the more I wanted to capture her true spir[...]
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- I mentioned in a previous blog post that my 2020 word of the year was "Create." I wanted to create more than I consumed. I wanted to get back to why I started a photography business - to create beautiful photographs to inspire families to share their memories of these milestone moments. Of course, when I chose this w[...]
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- In this new month of the year, we are looking at new beginnings and fabulous you. Have you made your list of 21 Things to do in 2021? Here are 7 more ideas for inspiration. January is also International Creativity Month. How creative will you be?
#15 Write a thank you note.
As we move into this year following our[...]
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- Hello, there!
I'll continue to share a total of 21 ideas for things to do in 2021. This set is more about finding ways to relax, re-filling your well, and recharging so we can take it all on, even if it's just one step at a time. This post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click o[...]
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- Did you know that January is named after the Roman god, Janus? The god of
beginnings
gates
transitions
time
duality
doorways
passages
frames
endings
He is usually depicted as having two faces because he possesses the ability to see the past and the future. Since this month is considere[...]
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- Veteran's Day is always a bittersweet day for me. I am grateful for our veterans who have served, and I am thankful for the opportunity I had to serve in the US Army. I also recognize the sacrifices that families of veterans have made over the years. You who have waited for your soldiers to come home from a duty stat[...]
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- It’s been over a year now since I started photographing for neighborhood magazines like the Heart of Hillsborough and Meadowmont and the Oaks. I love doing this kind of editorial photography because it allows me to meet people who are all so unique in the work they do, as well as how they support our sense of communit[...]
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- It was my friend Kalee’s dad who first suggested audio books when undertaking a long road trip. How do you stay alert when your view is a perpetual ribbon of highway with patches of red tail lights? It can look the same for miles on miles, and this can eventually have a hypnotic effect.
Having recently complete[...]
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- These extraordinary times have proven that we can gather together, but we must do it safely.
Earlier in the summer (you know, way back in June), I had the pleasure of photographing the outdoor RCIA ceremony at the Newman Center.
What is RCIA?
RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and was a pro[...]
