I start every day with gratitude and end every evening with savoring the good of the day. I feel most accomplished when I uplift, inspire, and encourage others- even more when I see my two grown children do the same. The best gifts I've ever received was those made for me from the heart and a hug from a child, and I enjoy giving the same. I feel at peace when I'm enjoying a long tranquil walk near water, whether on a trail, on the beach, or near waterfalls- especially on a sunny day and even better when feeding ducks bird food and sharing a picnic with a meaningful someone. I treasure keepsakes from such moments when I photograph hearts found in nature or other unique nature signs. Sometimes, I even scribe a happy message in the sand to share smiles with passerbys and make a photo of that, too. When you contact me, I'd love to know what makes you smile. It will be a fun comparison as we learn about each other.