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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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It’s Time to Plow

In my website Journey Well:  Heart, Body & Soul, I address 3 distinct areas of transformation.  Why?  I have been blessed with impactful experiences in each area.  Plus, I have a passion for making the path a bit easier for those coming behind me.  I am not the expert, but I may be just a

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‘Fess Up – Where Are The Photos?

Re: Thanksgiving — “There’s no better day to stay in focus,” says Nick Kelsh. OK, he is a professional photographer with a great sense of humor who loves teaching us how to take good photos.  As he shared the above sentiments in an email, he explained further — “I hope that you all continue to

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Who Am I — Really?

It has been a fun, and surprising, journey growing the first Heart Challenge course I shared in the early part of this year.  It transformed into a revised, refined and streamlined online digital course now titled “Do A Life-Story Album in 3 Easy Steps”.    You’ll be hearing more about this when we launch the full

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Meet Candy

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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.