Coming off a 3 day weekend full for friends and family inspires me to be better.  To do better.  Time is just, time and unfortunately none of us have a lot of it so making the best of the time we have is always the most fulfilling.  This summer was not exactly what I wished for but some how moments like this weekend remind me that it really wasn’t that bad either.  The cards may not always fall where I want them too but they ALWAYS fall where they are supposed too.  It is all a part of my story….. my friend Gail would tell me, if she was here.

So while I am taking in the new smells of pumpkin candles and peach cobbler baking in the oven, cause that is how I roll!  Always early to the new seasonal trends, its kind of like a race in my book.  I am so grateful for the blessings I have right here, my schedule is calming down (kind of) and just a little bit of routine makes everything smoother.  But the high lights of the past month are not that distant of memories.  As we hugged our neighbors goodbye this weekend and sent our friends on their way my heart sank just a little.  September is always the sign that everyone is getting older.  Either by grade or by year and it is yet another nudge to pay attention, have those longer conversations when ever possible and pass out hugs as you say goodbye because who knows when your paths will cross again.

Here is a glimpse of the last chapter of our summer.

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Late nights with full decks of people. And lights……have to have the lights.

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Labor Day is just short for “Lobster Fest”.

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Friends.  Everyone needs them.

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Special people who naturally make us feel special.

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Capturing your bestie mid laugh.  Good stuff.

On a side note!  We are planning the most amazing premier of our education program!  Come anyone who is interested in knowing more about Changing the Face of Beauty!  You can get your tickets here.   We need you to know what we are up too and share with your friends in advertising as well as your schools!  We are committed to changing the landscape of the future of advertising to include those with disability.

Here is alittle sneak!

Wanna support the movement?  Grab a magnet and temporary tattoo package!  for your 30.00 donation we will send you

a car magnet to share with your community that you believe in an inclusive advertising landscape!

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