It's time to learn it, embrace it, experience it. A life of abundance. A life without self-imposed limits. Do you believe it's possible? Listen to what Steve Jobs says it will take for you to make that happen... Here's the transcript of the video: When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and your life is just to live your life inside that world. Try not to … [Read more...]
The vintage inspired photo booth I shared with you earlier was a huge success. At my daughter's birthday party, she and her friends spent much of their time in front of the camera on the set we created. Dress up clothes added that extra flair to the images that you can only find in the freedom of a photo booth. There is something about putting on a costume that changes the way we see ourselves … [Read more...]
Dance. It's one of those things in life that seeps into your soul in ways unexpected. Not unlike music. When you listen to music or watch a dancer, you see a different side of life, a beauty unparalleled in the never-ending to-do lists and piles of laundry. It's an ethereal experience, even a holy one at times. At least that's what dance is for me. Whether I'm watching or dancing, I feel a … [Read more...]
In the not so distant past, photo albums were used to preserve memories. For my grandma, she was relentless and committed to putting her film images into standard one pocket per picture albums. Some went in the sticky page albums that quickly yellowed and faded, but they were there. For my mom, sometimes images got in albums, other times they were sorted into envelopes for later organization. For … [Read more...]
Somehow we stumbled upon the very thing that woke his heart and mind. What a stumble. From Thomas the Train to Bakugans, books to movies, and then we found it. It has been around forever, or so it seems. It was around when I was a child. How we never found it before is a mystery, but once it was discovered, everything else faded into the background like some beautiful bokeh in a favorite … [Read more...]
It might seem self-serving, but that's what a blog is right? Or at least that's what Julie from "Julie & Julia" fame said... it's a whole of me, me, me and what you call meltdowns. Okay, so maybe my blog is a little less me and fewer meltdowns, but that's another point entirely. What I'm trying to say is that for some reason, I have been given the most amazing and creative family a woman … [Read more...]
Yesterday my hubby was shooting a very unique video. The organization Street Grace helps raise awareness of child sex trafficking in the Atlanta area (I've mentioned them before). They have a booth at this year's "Celebrate Freedom" free concert held by the local Christian radio station, The FISH. Over 45,000 people will be there including groups like Switchfoot, Natalie Grant, and KJ52. It's … [Read more...]
Today was the big day... the Street Grace citywide event and the premiere of the Teen Identity "Take Action" video PSA. The video itself is compelling and gets to me every time I watch it. But, watching it on 3 huge screens tonight was a surreal experience... those are my girls and my images. What a milestone moment! Being the devoted photographer I am, I took images of my images on the big … [Read more...]
Two days ago I wrote about what it takes to start a revolution. Today I found a Ted Talk video by Seth Godin about starting a revolution. Don't you love when you see connections between what you're reading, writing and thinking? Those are moments I stop and take stock of where I'm going. So, when you have a few moments, start watching this video. It's inspiring, motivating and will have you … [Read more...]
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I am not a sales person and actually am trying to overcome a particular disdain for anything that smacks of overt selling. I do however like to talk and write about products, services, and people that I like and love. … [Read More...]
Welcome to the new home of Real Women Scrap - the book and blog that helps people get inspired to take back their time, find balance, liberate their creativity, and pursue their passions. My name is Tasra Dawson and I’m the woman behind … [Read More...]
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