I meet wonderful people here....

People seem to find a way to complain...

about some of the strangest things...

even other bloggers.

Not me.

I have had the most incredible luck 

in the blogosphere.

I have met women that 

create...

with their words,

with their photos,

with their hands......

good golly!

 there are some talented

people out there.

And sometimes

I stubble upon someone that I take an instant

liking to....

like PJ.

If you haven't seen her 

"Weekly Bleatings"

then you haven't laughed.

no, I mean REALLY laughed.

She is self-deprecating 

in a good way,

I love people that 

can laugh at themselves,

and have the nerve to tell others what they

are sniggling about. 

Suffice to say,

I was very delighted indeed to have her ask me 

about a featured spot on her blog

"Seens from the backs of my eyelids"

Yesterday was that day.

I am truly grateful when anyone

appreciates my work.

I am doubly grateful when that person 

is someone whose work

I admire.

And 

Triply grateful when they have 

the gift of gently used sarcasm

and wit.....

smiles.

Today....I guest blog....

For the first time 

EVER!

I was so excited to be contacted

by 

Rachel

at HUE

She was preparing to have a baby!

Sweet!

and needed to line up a few 

people to help her with the task of keeping her blog

on schedule.....

(I was just glad that she didn't need help with diapers!0

And I was...

and am 

honored!

Truly...

that she would trust me.

So....

what is my favorite color?

YELLOW!

An Ode to Yellow

find it

HERE

Biggest of 

smiles....

Tis the season.....

For weddings....

you may find that you are attending 

many social functions this time of year.

Graduation....

birthdays....

Showers.....

all sorts of events that require

a certain amount of social grace.

Most of these events 

have been planned months in advance.

But....

the weddings that 

you  attend may have been planned...

in some cases...

for years.

No kidding.

You may think I exaggerate...

but if you have never planned 

a wedding, say for 250 guests....

well, you may have no idea.

When my studio was in full swing,

we booked October

(yes, the Halloween month!)

at least a year in advance.

And I mean BOOKED.

and we had to 

turn girls down....

and refer them to other photographers.

The church,

the reception site,

the caterer,

the cake maker,

the florist, 

and the photographer,

all of them should be booked,

contract signed, 

and deposit made,

at least a year in advance.

Especially 

if you plan to marry in a month

that is popular for your region.

Yes, 

it is a regional thing,

the weather in my fair city is lovely in October,

so much nicer than in June,

which by the way is sweltering......

So, the dates and places go quickly.

I guess my whole point here

is this....

If you find yourself at one of these 

large wedding events, 

make sure to find your way to the 

host and hostess

before you leave.

Thank them....

for the invitation, certainly...

but also for all the hard work,

that obviously, went into the event,

and tell them how lovely it all was....

so that they may find a moment 

of peace in the chaos.

smiles....