Today's Glimmer: Photo by the Bay, Volume II

Today's Glimmer is a year's worth of my original photos and inspirations - images and text that evoke a smile, a giggle or just a positive memory. I had seen a post on Instagram talking about the difference between a trigger - something that stirs up anger or sadness - and glimmers - things that make you smile and are positive. You will find what you go looking for, so go looking for glimmers. Look for those positive, uplifting little events or images in your day that make you happy. I do that every day when I get out my camera. I started sharing those daily glimmers on my Facebook and Instagram page and soon my followers were expecting and looking forward to them. I really enjoyed making everyone smile so I kept it up. This bigger glimmer project was sparked by the cover photo called, "Last One Standing". A group of pines near our home was cut down leaving just this single tree. While the incident was upsetting, this single tree could now be seen in all its glory against the sunset sky. This stunning silhouette was my glimmer. If I could find something good in this situation, you can find something good anywhere too. You just have to learn to look for the glimmers. Putting a year's worth of them in an easy to carry book allows you to take some with you where ever you go. Having a bad day and need a little smile? Pop open the book to any page and find something that is funny or uplifting or, at least, a little educational. Before you know it you'll be finding them on your own - all around you. When that happens, browse to the very back of the book for a little surprise. Working together we can brighten up days for everyone around us.