F117A

This is my latest creation.   It is actually my first project with photoshop.  Our assignment was to bring a modern image and combine them with modern elements that would bring insight and contrast to the modern image that we had chosen.  Upon first inspection it looks as though somebody slipped something hallucinogenic into my cheerios, however, this picture can be interpreted in so many ways.  I have always been fascinated by the design of the F117A stealth bomber.  If the stealth chose to leave its humble nurturing environment to protect it's little ones,  the enemy truly would be sitting ducks.  If you saw the f117a take flight, you would at a minimal have the dear in the headlights look and would indeed be headed for a fall.  No worries medical air evacuation is not far away.  Ultimately, all we have to do is look to the heavens or the protectors that can fly the deep blue skies and  know that we are safe, secure, and protected.  Be rest assured that with this bird safely nested away, peace will prevail, and the little ones will safely and effectively grow to provide new hope for the future.

IS YOUR LIFE SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL

Sometimes I feel as though life is spinning out of control and and I am just trying hang on to my sanity with all of my might.  Life can be so busy.  At times I feel that I am just rushing around from place to place...just another rat in this whole rat race.  Does anybody even have time to spell S-I-M-P-L-I-F-Y!  I am going to have to create a happy balance and play as hard as I work.  Afterall, all work and no play makes me a dull girl.  I am going to WORK on my schedule and insert the words play, breathe, relax, and take time to enjoy life.

Learning to live all over again

     Time continues to pass ever so quickly.  I cannot believe for a moment that my son has grown up so fast.  The first moment I glimpsed at him was in an ultrasound.  It looked like he was praying and I knew it was probably for a more qualified mother than myself.  The fears abounded.  What was I going to teach this frail, tiny, little bity bundle of joy.  It seems that yesturday a doctor handed a vulnerable 6lb 10 oz baby boy to me without an educational degree in parenthood.  As a parent I could not for a moment fathom that not only was I not liscensed as a parent, but I had never graduated from parent 101!  So many thoughts instantly reverberated through my head.  How am I going to teach this child to succeed with all the tasks that will be required to navigate this world successfully.  In time I did and continue to teach my children life, educational, and social skills.  Ultimately, my children have taught me so much more.  They have taught me how to see life through a new set of eyes, how to play without regret, and how to laugh at their chronic epiphanies.  My children have taught me true contentment, true anxiety, and true passion for life in numerous areas. My son is straining to hold on to the circles with the same dedication that I continue to hold on to the present moment.  Time goes by so fast.  If you blink you will miss yet another moment in time.  Keep your eyes open to the fact that we should all embrace now and make the most of it.  

Life Behind The Wire

We all know what we are free from...

but do we know what we are free for?

Recently, I took pictures inside a prison. It was highly educational and reminded me ever so much of how many freedoms we often take for grant. I am starting this blog because I truly appreciate and admire all the miraculous things in this world that we often times overlook. I truly have a relentless passion for life and never want to forget or fail to notice all of the beauty that constantly surrounds me. I truly have been blessed. I have a great home, great family, great friends, and a great admiration for the arts on all levels. It is my hope that all who enter the small world of my blog will be touched in a way that compels them to maximize their time on this precious planet. We all have become so overwhelmingly busy, that we fail to stop and utilize the most precious gift we have ever been given....our time. Stop! If just for a moment and take time to appreciate all the beautiful things and people that surround you. Dan Folgeberg's lyrics speak volumes to me. Perhaps, I will leave you with one of my favorite lyrics from his works.

"There is a heaven on earth that so few ever find,but the maps in your soul and the roads in your mind."