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Are We Taking TOO MANY Photos?

It is an interesting question – especially since I am helping people do their Life Story albums.  One of the most common responses is “I have way too many photos and memorabilia and….on and on…plus they are scattered all over the place.” Don’t get me wrong – I totally can relate to them! It was

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Father’s Day Foto Fix

Father’s Day itself is to be celebrated, but a story by Nick Kelsh (with, of course, the photos to fix it in place) illustrates how lives are impacted, cherished, and fruitfully significant by special events recorded and preserved. And that is why I will keep bringing up the subject – take the photos, keep clicking,

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As For Me….

As I am writing this, my dear friend’s father-in-law is having his 88th birthday but is totally unaware of it because he is about to leave this earthly life.  My friend’s husband is tending to his father and helping the mom full-time since the fall that landed his father in the hospital and hospice —

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Apps & Hearts

What do the world’s top downloaded apps have in common?   An emailed newsletter I receive focuses on visual items.  Here’s their chart of “worldwide app downloads for iPhone, iPad and Google Play”: They had a few warmup questions, but I focused on their last one – What do 19 of the 20 most downloaded apps

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Who Had a Hand in Shaping You?

When I saw this quote (author unknown), it really struck a chord with me.    I was working on my Life Story photobook at the time, so I was reminded of the legacy of all 4 of my grandparents whom I loved dearly.   The audio cassette tape I made of my grandfather in his 80’s was

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The World’s Greatest Photo Tip

This is a screen shot of a recent emailed invitation I received because I have been a long-time fan and a consumer of Nick Kelsh’s trainings.   He is fantastic — so clear, simple and impactful in how he teaches you to take better photos. Waaay back in my days with Creative Memories (late 90’s)

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From Stick Figures to Robust Life Stories

Who are these people?  I call this size of photo “Stick Figures” because you really can’t tell much about them.  This was in my mother’s album, and she was almost 80 when I saw it and asked her questions.  I did my best to write down everything she said.  These people were in their later

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Photos & Stories – Too Many Yet Not Enough

I remember opening a packaged roll of film and putting it into my camera – and yes, pulling the tab of the film roll across the back of the camera to latch into the roller, then closing the back plate of the camera and scrolling to show “#1” in the viewer (or was it #24,

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Heart Guides

As you begin a new year, you may be painfully aware of how you failed to achieve some or all of your 2021 goals.  Whether you formalized the goals or just held them vaguely in your consciousness, such lookbacks can be depressing and dispiriting.  Henry Blackaby, in his devotional Experiencing God Day by Day, provided

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I'm Candy.

A lawyer by trade, and a Sherpa by choice; I draw upon my professional experience and combine valuable insight from others to help you REVITALIZE YOUR LIFE story.