Happy New Year 2015!

"Tomorrow is the first page of a 365 page book. 

Write a good one."

~Brad Paisley

Day One: It was a very good day!

I am determined to get off on the right foot with the new year.

That's my resolution this year.

It's going to be a very good year!

"For last year's words belong to last year's language

And next year's words await another voice

And to make an end is to make a beginning."

T.S. Eliot

Little Gidding

Mood: Positive

~Me :)

Appreciating The Light

"Dreams are what guide us, art is what defines us, math is what makes it all possible, and lights our way."

~Mike Norton

I saw this beautiful flower on my visit last month to Flowerland, in Albany. I could have just stood in that light and admired the beautiful pink color all day! Sometimes light just pulls me in, and warms me, not in a harsh way, more like a hug. This particular day was cold, and overcast, so it felt especially good to just stand in the light. Not a care in the world.

It was nice. :)

One day, years ago, my dear friend Steven described me as, "Carly... seeker of light."

At the time I had to wonder why he saw that in me. I felt that I was, or at least had been, a really negative, dark thinking person. But perhaps people, especially friends, can see things in us we can't see in ourselves. Anyway, while it took me a little while to believe him, I realized one day that he had no reason to lie. So yeah, I guess I am a seeker of light!

That was quite a gift he gave me that day. I would give anything to be able to say Thank you! He always took the most beautiful photograph of flowers! I appreciated his talent. And appreciated the the encouragement he gave me when it came to my own photography. He had plenty of light in him too!

Mood: Reflective

~Me :)

Santa Cruz For The Weary Soul...

Walton Lighthouse
Santa Cruz, California
July 11th, 2014

"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."

~Confucius

When I was in Santa Cruz, a couple weeks ago, I was so thankful to be surrounded by all the beauty of the place. It is always fun to visit there, but my favorite part is to just sit on the beach and relax and enjoy the sun. I am thankful for where I live. California is beautiful! And Santa Cruz is definitely one of my favorite places!

From The Archives...

Santa Cruz
August 14th 2005





Mood: Quiet

~Me :)

A Photo A Day For 6 Months: Day 43~ The Power Of Positive Thinking

"A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It's jolted by every pebble on the road."


~Henry Ward Beecher


I got my silly on today. I am in a much better mood. A little humor, and remembering how short life is, can help one focus on what's really important. A little humor goes a long way. If you are needing a little humor, I found a few cute websites worth a look. Check them out when you can...


Twainquotes.com


Psychology Today


Gimundo Good News... Served Daily


:)


~Me :)


Today's Links


JR
http://jrclinephotography.blogspot.com/2012/06/apadf6-42.html