Lisa C Writes

B ack in 2004 after I had my fourth baby my husband bought us a really nice camera and began snapping away. That's when life changed for us. He has always had a love of photography and as a child use to enjoy watching his Grandfather take pictures.   He bought lighting, and backdrops, and invested time learning photography. He stocked up on film and batteries, and brushed up on his photo editing skills. Things got serious. Prior to this  we had just b een taking pictures, just shooting casually. But in 2004 we kicked it up a notch.  We began doing our own photoshoots and Lisa C the model was (re)born. To date, we have taken over 20,000 pictures and counting. During that time however, something else was taking place within me that I wasn't prepared for, something that would rock my world. I had hit an all time high in weight gain and I was usually unhappy about it. 

Atlanta was good to us. Our trip to and fro was easy breezy. Being back as a tourist / visitor made it even better. Everything looked and felt different. There was no need to rush, no major obligations to fill, no responsibilities of home life. It held all of the good stuff you get to experience while traveling away from home. Not to mention, D and I were flying solo, kid free. To our pleasure within the few days and nights we were there we got to experience so much. And, accomplish the very thing we went back for - quality time with my Dad and Mom, but mostly, my Dad. Just a little while ago he was diagnosed with Dementia, a type of Alzheimer. His memory lapses are accompanied by bouts of heightened frustration for him and Mom. When I would speak to him on the phone I could hear his cry for help when reaching for things he's trying to remember. It's not an easy thing to experience a once strong, confident, and brave man be overtaken by such a thing. The last time

I've had the privilege of getting to know this amazing and talented woman who's writing has inspired me to become better at my own craft.  In this interview you'll learn who she is, what fuels her fire as a writer, and why writing is not only a passion but a way of life. Writers, be prepared to be inspired. Meet, Alisha Sommer. Would you introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about what you do and where we can find you online?   I am Alisha Sommer, wife to my husband, and mother to my three children. I drink coffee and wine. I love fresh-baked bread, a golden sun, and the smell of the sea. I am sensitive but strong. I believe that almost any ill can be cured with a good hug. I am in love with art and the creative process. When I am not knee-deep in laundry and lunch-making I write, write, write. I also edit and publish the literary magazine, BLACKBERRY. ( www.blackberryamagazine.com ) What’s a typical day like for you? Allow us to walk in y

It's been a busy weekend for us! D. and I took a quick trip to visit my Dad and Mom in Atlanta, which was great. It was so good seeing them and spending all of that quality time together. I miss them and I needed it. More to come about our visit to Atlanta in another post. For now I want to share with you some pictures from the day our littlest girl, Victoria, turned 9.   Enjoy xoxo