Well, well, well, a whole year has already gone by since my first post on this blog. Quite amazing. This reflection upon time and the coming of this anniversary, has sent me into a spiral down memory lane over these last few days. As I traveled back in my mind to twenty years ago and the day I met the special woman in my life, I realized…whether it is one year or twenty, love in all its forms, produces most of the profound moments in our lives. Moments that change us and shape us, and I have the deepest respect for this emotion. Its positivity is something that fuels me to keep it very present in my life; through people, animals, and writing.
I would like to share with you on this Valentine’s day a poem I wrote over twenty years ago to the special woman in my life, Isabelle, on a day that I was thinking of her. She is an incredible woman that I have the pleasure of sharing every day with, and her love has helped me grow and shift into who I am today.
Sitting in my room
A candle burning away
the loneliness in my heart
I think of you
and the things that you do
That make my life a happy place
A white, furry mound
Held close to my chest
A smile crosses my face
Memories of times shared
and glimpses of future moments
Fill my mind with happiness
Alone, you make my world
a better place
And together, we create
magic
On this day that celebrates love, I would like to introduce you to a woman who believes in love, and animals, as much as I do. Karen of Karen Moe Photography is declaring February LOVE MONTH. Karen Moe Photography specializes in Dog Art. Karen’s empathy for and love of dogs started in 2000 when she was in Havana, Cuba. Shocked by the number of strays on the streets of Central Havana, she photographed every dog she saw for 2 weeks. Through this project, not only did she discover her spiritual and aesthetic love for dogs, this photographic study, of both homeless and housed dogs a like, produced a profound awareness of the ‘essence of dog.’ The project resulted in a book published by Toronto’s Mansfield Press in 2008 called, simply, “Dog.”
Karen Moe Photography is unique in that, by commissioning a Fine Art Dog Portrait, you have the opportunity to reach out to all animals as well as your beloved doggy. Throughout the year, she donates 5% of all shooting fees to animal protection organizations like the SPCA and the Wilderness Committee of the clients’ choice. And, during special events like February’s Love Month, the donation is increased to 10%. Through the love for our dogs, Karen Moe Photography extends love and empathy to all animals, under-privileged and ‘non’-dog alike. So check out her blog now for more details on her special Love Month Offer.
Happy Valentine’s Day.
© Isabelle Mercier Turcotte
© Deb Wainwright
© Margarita Romano
© Genevieve Soares
© WAM Theatre
You never know what life is going to serve you and that is what keeps it so interesting. Margarita Romano was running her second successful business with her loving partner; traveling twelve weeks a year; surrounded by a solid network of authentic friends and family; and had a beautiful home in one of the best cities in the world - Vancouver, British Columbia. And still she was unhappy. Even though she was going through the actions of living this wonderful life, her heart felt like she could offer the world so much more....but what?
