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Feb

Creative Ways To Say “I Love You”

by Meredith Mullins on February 14, 2013

Marvelous spatuletail has a creative way to say I love you and teaches us a life lesson in the process.

The Marvelous Spatuletail and his elegant tail feathers.
© Crawford. H. Greenewalt/VIREO

Valentine Love Stories Reveal Life Lessons

How can you send a meaningful Valentine’s message in a memorable way?

Chocolates

Flowers

Romantic dinner

Soul-revealing poem

Champagne toast

A truthful pledge to your loved ones that you think about them every day and not just on the Hallmark holidays?

As you ponder how best to show your love on Valentine’s Day, we offer some wacky/weird love stories and “Oh, I see” moments—creative ways to say “I love you” from our feathered and spiny friends. Read more...

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Clever Ideas/Life Lessons/Quotes of Note

Feb

See Differently: “Blind Sight” Photography Contest

by Meredith Mullins on February 7, 2013

Limpet, a creative inspiration to blind photographer Bruce Hall, who is able to see differently in the creative process

Sea limpet by legally-blind photographer Bruce Hall
© Bruce Hall. All Rights Reserved.

Creative Inspiration Is Born from Seeing Differently

The OIC story on the Creative Process of Blind Photographers provided rich creative inspiration and a definitive “yes” to the question:

Can we see without sight?

The many talented blind and visually impaired photographers who are working today are experienced in seeing differently. They use touch, smell, hearing, memory, and other sensations to “compose” their images and sense the timing of their subjects.

These artists believe that the image comes from within, not from the “outside.” And they prove—beautifully and creatively—that, often, a blind person can have a very clear vision. Read more...

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The World's Photography

Jan

Life’s Challenges on a Football Field

by Meredith Mullins on January 31, 2013

CSD QB, meeting life's challenges and reaching goals on the high school football field

Reaching Goals Beyond the Goal Line

Football is in the air. The Super Bowl sportswriters are dissecting the matchups, the 49ers and Ravens are practicing their trash talk, and the multi-million dollar commercials are ready to debut.

But before getting lost in the hoopla, take time out for a story about the real value of football. Meet the CSD team, known for facing life’s challenges and reaching goals in an inspired and inspiring way.

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