Deborah Patrick's Blog: Things that make me smile, page 2
November 18, 2011
Letting Go
There comes a time and a place where you have to let everything you know go - to lay hold of everything unknown and new.
In that new place old things change form;
like an old wineskin with new wine poured in. The old has to stretch to make room for the new.
Do not mingle the old with the new - Let the Light of the new day blaze the way of the path that gets brighter, as the Glory of the Lord leads you and guides you along straight and narrow paths with open gateways of the bright future ahead.
In that new place old things change form;
like an old wineskin with new wine poured in. The old has to stretch to make room for the new.
Do not mingle the old with the new - Let the Light of the new day blaze the way of the path that gets brighter, as the Glory of the Lord leads you and guides you along straight and narrow paths with open gateways of the bright future ahead.
August 5, 2011
New Book View
I have recently enrolled in BookBuzzr to help promote my latest release, "In His Love."
Please check out my facebook author page and "like" it as well as participate in the games for a chance to win a free personalized copy of "In His Love."
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Please check out my facebook author page and "like" it as well as participate in the games for a chance to win a free personalized copy of "In His Love."
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Deborah...
http://www.freado.com/users/29378/deb...
May 11, 2011
Exciting Announcement
Since I married my soul mate in November, with a private sunset ceremony under a palm tree in Key West, I joined him in his photography business. Since then I have pursued my passion for romance and recently became a wedding officiant. Together we have put together "Under the Palms," a Wedding Photography and Officiant Package.
We are so excited about launching this new package we are offering an immediate $100 savings for May and June weddings.
Our Beach Wedding Package covers the Destin Florida area. Deborah will officiate your wedding while I photograph it for you. Then we will both work with you to cover candids and formal wedding photographs.
"Under the Palms," package is $700 - including an edited DVD with print rights of the event.
Book today and save $100
Please call us for details!! 850-496-4650.
We are so excited about launching this new package we are offering an immediate $100 savings for May and June weddings.
Our Beach Wedding Package covers the Destin Florida area. Deborah will officiate your wedding while I photograph it for you. Then we will both work with you to cover candids and formal wedding photographs.
"Under the Palms," package is $700 - including an edited DVD with print rights of the event.
Book today and save $100
Please call us for details!! 850-496-4650.
February 19, 2011
Examiner.Com Writer
I am excited to announce that I am now writing for the Examiner.Com in the Home & Living channel and the Weddings sub-channel. My writing will specialize in Destin Wedding Photography.
This is a wonderful opportunity for my husband and I to put both our talents together to produce a tool for readers to go to for expertise and advice on wedding photography in the Destin, Florida and surrounding areas.
My first article gave 5 tips on how to hire the perfect photographer. The next article will feature an interview with the Director of Sales and Wedding Event Manager at the top wedding venue, The Embassy Suites.
Please be sure to check out my new website and subscribe to it for up to date articles on Destin Wedding Photography!
http://www.examiner.com/wedding-photo...
This is a wonderful opportunity for my husband and I to put both our talents together to produce a tool for readers to go to for expertise and advice on wedding photography in the Destin, Florida and surrounding areas.
My first article gave 5 tips on how to hire the perfect photographer. The next article will feature an interview with the Director of Sales and Wedding Event Manager at the top wedding venue, The Embassy Suites.
Please be sure to check out my new website and subscribe to it for up to date articles on Destin Wedding Photography!
http://www.examiner.com/wedding-photo...
December 22, 2010
Ebenezer or Santa
Tis the season to reflect back and move forward in ones life. The shortfall on reflecting back can lead to regret and sorrow, if not done with a light hand and a sound heart. The balance of life is summed up by our mistakes and victories; our gains and losses.
I have recently learned that by applying a hefty dose of gratitude in the area of loss or in the area others would label failure; your point of view switches from negative to positive. When you feel thankful for however much you have and have accomplished you can move forward to accomplish even greater.
The morale of the story is you make the choice of having an Ebenezer heart; which is someone who has a hoarding spirit - who gives with a slack hand, or you can choose to have a bountiful heart like Santa - who lives with a spirit to give.
This year embrace the spirit of the season - Give from the riches of your heart and spread some good cheer!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
P.s. My New Year's resolution is real simple - I want to LOL and LMAO more!
ho, ho, ho!
I have recently learned that by applying a hefty dose of gratitude in the area of loss or in the area others would label failure; your point of view switches from negative to positive. When you feel thankful for however much you have and have accomplished you can move forward to accomplish even greater.
The morale of the story is you make the choice of having an Ebenezer heart; which is someone who has a hoarding spirit - who gives with a slack hand, or you can choose to have a bountiful heart like Santa - who lives with a spirit to give.
This year embrace the spirit of the season - Give from the riches of your heart and spread some good cheer!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
P.s. My New Year's resolution is real simple - I want to LOL and LMAO more!
ho, ho, ho!
November 2, 2010
Pursued Dreams
We are all dreamers or hunters.
Dreamers imagine, while hunters pursue.
Words allude where action reveal.
Win or lose; succeed or fail - can really only be
accomplished by doing.
Moreover, the seperation of the foolish from the wise is application. Wisdom like faith is active and not passive.
Apply wisdom and watch it flourish into prosperous paths of living.
Dreamers imagine, while hunters pursue.
Words allude where action reveal.
Win or lose; succeed or fail - can really only be
accomplished by doing.
Moreover, the seperation of the foolish from the wise is application. Wisdom like faith is active and not passive.
Apply wisdom and watch it flourish into prosperous paths of living.
October 30, 2010
White Lace
Since I am only days away from eloping in the Keys, I laughed when I came across this paper I wrote for an English assignment in College.
Early in life, girls begin dreaming of white gowns and wedding cakes. Long ago, at bedtime, my mother read me stories of princes and princesses, living happily ever after in a far away land. As a little girl, that is when I began to desire to marry a prince.
Today, there is more than one type of wedding to choose from. For instance, you may choose traditional, modern, or storybook. To determine which type of wedding will be best suited for you, it is wise to look at the variations of each type of ceremony and reception.
Traditional weddings bring up images of Victorian lace gowns, biblical vows, and three-tier wedding cakes. As a result, traditional weddings are the mother’s favorite. Perhaps because she has a chance to save money if she can convince her daughter to wear her old gown. Everything is traditional or old way, meaning the wedding is traditionally done according to the family’s old way. Years ago, I attended a traditional orthodox Jewish wedding. The bride appeared in a traditional white lace gown embroidered with pink roses. As the bride met the groom they grasped each other’s hands and stepped towards a floral Chupah (covering), where a rabbi stood waiting. The rabbi spoke Hebrew vows, joining them in matrimony. Afterwards the bride and groom each stepped on a handkerchief covered bottle, breaking it; symbolizing the Jews are never to forget the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem.
While I remember this being the most beautiful ceremony, it was also the longest I experienced. Following the ceremony, the celebration began. What better way to celebrate than with good food and music? As the bride and groom sat on chairs, their friends and family lifted them up over their heads while they danced and sang joyously. This is an example of a traditional Jewish wedding. Each culture has a tradition to be honored at each wedding.
Another option is the modern wedding, which is also the most casual and inexpensive to choose from. Because of this it is popular among young adults. Recently, for example, I saw a beach wedding on Sanibel Island. As the dawn set over the horizon, the couple gathered at the water’s edge with friends and family. The brides dress was a verse above a bikini. As the bride watched the tide, she sank her barefoot toes in the sand, as she entwined daisies into her sun-bleached hair. The groom arrived clothed in Speedos and sandals. A female Indian guru stood under a sun umbrella as she announced the vows and brought this couple together. The reception was a keg of beer and a clambake at the wedding site: the beach.
Storybook weddings are a little girls dream come true, all paid for by Daddy. A girl’s chance to dress up like Cinderella and have her groom (which is dressed in tights) places her tender foot into the glass slipper. The last time I witnessed this type of wedding, it was almost too perfect. Until the cake cutting ceremony arrived. With anticipation, the bride cut the cake and shoved it into the groom’s upper lip, through his moustache. The groom retaliated with placing the cake gently between his bride’s lip-glossed lips.
As time passes from early evening to late evening, all eyes are on the happy couple as they glide across the dance floor to the tune of “Cinderella’s Ball.” Towards the end of the reception, the women are anticipating two things: the throwing of the bride’s bouquet and the throwing of the rice. By delaying my reaction time, I avoided catching the bride’s bouquet. Moving outside to throw rice, I see the newlyweds run from the reception into their awaiting white limousine. As the couple settle themselves in the back seat, the bride begins to cry because she realizes fantasy life is over, and reality begins. As that thought wrestles in her mind, her husband turns to her and enthralls her in passion. A new thought enters her mind: perhaps this is when fantasy begins!
The limo disappears along the edges of the page where it reads, “They lived happily ever after.”
Early in life, girls begin dreaming of white gowns and wedding cakes. Long ago, at bedtime, my mother read me stories of princes and princesses, living happily ever after in a far away land. As a little girl, that is when I began to desire to marry a prince.
Today, there is more than one type of wedding to choose from. For instance, you may choose traditional, modern, or storybook. To determine which type of wedding will be best suited for you, it is wise to look at the variations of each type of ceremony and reception.
Traditional weddings bring up images of Victorian lace gowns, biblical vows, and three-tier wedding cakes. As a result, traditional weddings are the mother’s favorite. Perhaps because she has a chance to save money if she can convince her daughter to wear her old gown. Everything is traditional or old way, meaning the wedding is traditionally done according to the family’s old way. Years ago, I attended a traditional orthodox Jewish wedding. The bride appeared in a traditional white lace gown embroidered with pink roses. As the bride met the groom they grasped each other’s hands and stepped towards a floral Chupah (covering), where a rabbi stood waiting. The rabbi spoke Hebrew vows, joining them in matrimony. Afterwards the bride and groom each stepped on a handkerchief covered bottle, breaking it; symbolizing the Jews are never to forget the destruction of the temples in Jerusalem.
While I remember this being the most beautiful ceremony, it was also the longest I experienced. Following the ceremony, the celebration began. What better way to celebrate than with good food and music? As the bride and groom sat on chairs, their friends and family lifted them up over their heads while they danced and sang joyously. This is an example of a traditional Jewish wedding. Each culture has a tradition to be honored at each wedding.
Another option is the modern wedding, which is also the most casual and inexpensive to choose from. Because of this it is popular among young adults. Recently, for example, I saw a beach wedding on Sanibel Island. As the dawn set over the horizon, the couple gathered at the water’s edge with friends and family. The brides dress was a verse above a bikini. As the bride watched the tide, she sank her barefoot toes in the sand, as she entwined daisies into her sun-bleached hair. The groom arrived clothed in Speedos and sandals. A female Indian guru stood under a sun umbrella as she announced the vows and brought this couple together. The reception was a keg of beer and a clambake at the wedding site: the beach.
Storybook weddings are a little girls dream come true, all paid for by Daddy. A girl’s chance to dress up like Cinderella and have her groom (which is dressed in tights) places her tender foot into the glass slipper. The last time I witnessed this type of wedding, it was almost too perfect. Until the cake cutting ceremony arrived. With anticipation, the bride cut the cake and shoved it into the groom’s upper lip, through his moustache. The groom retaliated with placing the cake gently between his bride’s lip-glossed lips.
As time passes from early evening to late evening, all eyes are on the happy couple as they glide across the dance floor to the tune of “Cinderella’s Ball.” Towards the end of the reception, the women are anticipating two things: the throwing of the bride’s bouquet and the throwing of the rice. By delaying my reaction time, I avoided catching the bride’s bouquet. Moving outside to throw rice, I see the newlyweds run from the reception into their awaiting white limousine. As the couple settle themselves in the back seat, the bride begins to cry because she realizes fantasy life is over, and reality begins. As that thought wrestles in her mind, her husband turns to her and enthralls her in passion. A new thought enters her mind: perhaps this is when fantasy begins!
The limo disappears along the edges of the page where it reads, “They lived happily ever after.”
October 12, 2010
Inspiration
We are all a people who are moved by inspiration. What sets each one of us apart is by what inspires us.
One of the unique qualities of inspiration is it is different for everyone, and yet it is found everywhere and in virtually anything.
As a writer and an author the most frequent question I get asked the most is, "What inspires you to write?" Inspiration comes to me through the seasons of life; both good and bad. It is in the changing seasons of life that we learn most about ourselves and others for that matter. These moments become my canvas. Hardships and obstacles battle it out through the characterization of heroes and villains. I become the author and architect of circumstances transforming the abstract to art; the subjective to objective.
Once I become inspired and a story unfolds, I begin to develop the characters and expand on the theme and plot by doing chapter and story outlines. This simply means transcribing my thoughts and ideas onto paper, and putting them in a chronological order I would like the story to follow at this point.
My writing tends to be from start to finish, and I always write on pad and paper before copying it into the computer. I have learned from experience that while this can be burdensome it protects my work if technology fails me!
Believe it or not, the writing of the story is the easiest part of the process; because I have the opportunity to express my emotions while engaging my imagination to create a virtual reality of entertainment for others to experience.
Once the story is complete, it goes off to meet the scrupulous eyes of the publisher where it holds the fate of being dissected and categorized.
For me, and editor can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. I have recently learned that there must be a balance in the maintaining of the integrity of your story while having the flexibility to change and adapt new ideas; especially if it comes from a marketing standpoint.
I am currently working on the sequel to "In His Love," which is a trilogy series. While "In His Love," is a romance, the first sequel to follow will be a mystery/suspense novel. The backdrop takes place in mystical Guatemala and the climax will leave readers chomping at the bit for more!
"If you can see yourself as an artist and you can see that your life is your own creation, then why not create the most beautiful story for yourself?"
Don Miguel Ruiz - The Voice of Knowledge
One of the unique qualities of inspiration is it is different for everyone, and yet it is found everywhere and in virtually anything.
As a writer and an author the most frequent question I get asked the most is, "What inspires you to write?" Inspiration comes to me through the seasons of life; both good and bad. It is in the changing seasons of life that we learn most about ourselves and others for that matter. These moments become my canvas. Hardships and obstacles battle it out through the characterization of heroes and villains. I become the author and architect of circumstances transforming the abstract to art; the subjective to objective.
Once I become inspired and a story unfolds, I begin to develop the characters and expand on the theme and plot by doing chapter and story outlines. This simply means transcribing my thoughts and ideas onto paper, and putting them in a chronological order I would like the story to follow at this point.
My writing tends to be from start to finish, and I always write on pad and paper before copying it into the computer. I have learned from experience that while this can be burdensome it protects my work if technology fails me!
Believe it or not, the writing of the story is the easiest part of the process; because I have the opportunity to express my emotions while engaging my imagination to create a virtual reality of entertainment for others to experience.
Once the story is complete, it goes off to meet the scrupulous eyes of the publisher where it holds the fate of being dissected and categorized.
For me, and editor can either be your best friend or your worst enemy. I have recently learned that there must be a balance in the maintaining of the integrity of your story while having the flexibility to change and adapt new ideas; especially if it comes from a marketing standpoint.
I am currently working on the sequel to "In His Love," which is a trilogy series. While "In His Love," is a romance, the first sequel to follow will be a mystery/suspense novel. The backdrop takes place in mystical Guatemala and the climax will leave readers chomping at the bit for more!
"If you can see yourself as an artist and you can see that your life is your own creation, then why not create the most beautiful story for yourself?"
Don Miguel Ruiz - The Voice of Knowledge
August 30, 2010
The Art of Seduction
She will find your weakness, and play with it until your eyes water.
In her hands...
soft and strong,
big and brutal.
Hold on to her,
until she lets go.
Never fall into her eyes, the color alone is brown venom.
With a grin, you will walk with her,
But she is always ahead of you.
She will smile while crying,
lie while loving.
You will cry with her love,
and smile by her lies.
You will love to hate her!
In her hands...
soft and strong,
big and brutal.
Hold on to her,
until she lets go.
Never fall into her eyes, the color alone is brown venom.
With a grin, you will walk with her,
But she is always ahead of you.
She will smile while crying,
lie while loving.
You will cry with her love,
and smile by her lies.
You will love to hate her!
August 20, 2010
Nostalgia
The other day caught in a wave of nostalgia I impulsively spent a ridiculous amount on a set of Winnie-the -Pooh checks. I choose to call it nostalgia and not insanity!
This is because it is in our innate nature to want to be comforted when we are going through a difficult or stressed time. Such as the term, "comfort food!" (Which is a whole blog in itself!)
For me, Winnie-the-Pooh congers up fond childhood memories; when I would cuddle up in bed and spend the whole day getting lost in the ten-acre wood. As for my favorite character of the bunch it would be a toss up between Pooh himself and the charismatic Tigger. Christopher Robin would be my least favorite, perhaps because he did not offer any of the animated characteristics of the others. Believe me whatever Disney could come out with that featured Winnie and his friends, I had it!
So, when I was looking through the mundane check series and my eyes caught glimpse of the ten acre wood with that beloved bear and his endearing honey pot; I failed to realize I was no longer in the free checks, but crossed over into the luxurious specialty check series. By then, it was too late; I was headfirst in nostalgia and had to have them.
This morning however, on my way to Wal-Mart to go food shopping because I could not afford the shopping pleasure of Publix this week, that warm nostalgic feeling I enjoyed has now turned to shoppers remorse!
This is because it is in our innate nature to want to be comforted when we are going through a difficult or stressed time. Such as the term, "comfort food!" (Which is a whole blog in itself!)
For me, Winnie-the-Pooh congers up fond childhood memories; when I would cuddle up in bed and spend the whole day getting lost in the ten-acre wood. As for my favorite character of the bunch it would be a toss up between Pooh himself and the charismatic Tigger. Christopher Robin would be my least favorite, perhaps because he did not offer any of the animated characteristics of the others. Believe me whatever Disney could come out with that featured Winnie and his friends, I had it!
So, when I was looking through the mundane check series and my eyes caught glimpse of the ten acre wood with that beloved bear and his endearing honey pot; I failed to realize I was no longer in the free checks, but crossed over into the luxurious specialty check series. By then, it was too late; I was headfirst in nostalgia and had to have them.
This morning however, on my way to Wal-Mart to go food shopping because I could not afford the shopping pleasure of Publix this week, that warm nostalgic feeling I enjoyed has now turned to shoppers remorse!
