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....

Spring nearly here!

Isn't this bracelet beautiful?

It inspired me to get moving and start working again.

I am ignoring my stuffy head right now.

Heather

is a jewelry artist.

She has been my friend for years.

We have seen husbands come and go.

Usually with great flair.

We have seen each other through

good times and bad.

My silly troubles have been very small 

compared with hers.

And so,

when she called with a need 

to have her spring collection photographed.

Well....

how could I possibly be sick?

Actually,

work helps me to feel better,

I think because I am not concentrating on myself.

So...

this is just a small example of her work.

I will show more as I get more done.

I have linked to her name above,

but she is not sold online,

mostly in museums, galleries, and boutiques.

One of the tabs on her sight will show you where.

Have a great Friday,

and weekend,

and again,

thank you to all who have 

encouraged me through this silly head cold.

smiles. 

Perspective......

I require perspective.

AND

I simply cannot acquire it in a vacuum.

I have limited ability to see my world in a realistic manner.

I have to go out into the world and see other lives.

See what they deal with....

See how they cope....

See how blessed I am by comparison.

I know that we should not compare ourselves to others...

However, as selfish as this is, it is the only way I can

come to a realization of how fortunate I am.

Yesterday.....

I was given the gift of perspective.

I went about my everyday duties.....

and there it was.

My life ROCKS,

by comparison.

I have no problems,

in reality.

When I sit at home and worry.....

I get a distorted view of my life.

Did I thank you for your kind words?

They helped, thank you.