by emilyneal | Jan 17, 2021 | Creativity, Uncategorized
At the end of every year, I like to take time to reflect on the highs and lows of the previous year. It’s fun to look back at memorable events, my reading list or any new adventures. Of course, doing this for 2020 required even more introspection than usual. The...
by emilyneal | Jan 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the life lessons I was reminded of frequently in 2020 is that we all have the power to choose our attitude regardless of our circumstances. We can spend our time complaining about our situation. We can long for the past or sit around just waiting for things to...
by emilyneal | Jan 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
For much of the year, it seemed strange to me that I had chosen “free” as my word of the year during a 12-month span that restricted so much of my freedom. “Stay at home” was the mantra of 2020. We lost our freedom to see family, gather in...
by emilyneal | Dec 28, 2020 | photography
As I look back at 2020, here are 10 of my favorite outdoor images that I was able to capture with my camera. Photography for me is like a little treasure hunt. It helps motivate me to go outside no matter the weather. And it totally changes my perspective when I am...
by emilyneal | Dec 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last night, I traced four sets of hands, and one set of paws on our tree skirt. It’s a tradition I started 18 years ago when Matthew was just a baby and Andrew was two years old. I always laugh when I look back at that first set of hands because I placed them so...
