Today I want to link to a post by Angie Smith about avocados, grocery carts, and opportunities to minister to others. (Don't worry, it'll make sense when you get there.) But before that, I want to tell you a little about how I got here, because Angie plays a part in this story. The "here" I'm … [Read more...]
Friends Every Woman Should Have
March 10, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
There's an article that has made its round on the web for the past few years, entitled Five Friends Every Woman Should Have. It's written by Michelle Burford, of O, The Oprah Magazine, and begins with this commentary: "Friends are the family we choose for ourselves," writer Edna Buchanan once said. … [Read more...]
A New Life in Haiti
February 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
When the earthquake struck Haiti, we were immediately concerned for our friend, Kez. She's an American nurse who lives in Haiti ten months out of the year, volunteering with an organization called Angel Missions Haiti. They help identify children who have medical needs that cannot be treated in … [Read more...]
Photo Effects without Photoshop
January 21, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
I am frequently asked how to achieve certain stylized effects with photographs. When I respond with my typical "I use Photoshop," most people aren't impressed. It's not that they dislike Photoshop, but that they don't have access to it (i.e., it's expensive) and/or don't know how to use it. So when … [Read more...]
Typography Inspiration
October 22, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
I'm always looking for examples of type treatments that accurately convey meaning. For example, consider how one designer's treatment of the word Halloween really helps you feel the emotion of that night. I recently came across another blogger's a list of 62 "intelligent and integrated logos for … [Read more...]
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