1. Paradise Lost

I just saw this show on PBS called Paradise Lost. They talk about the global climate change and how it's affecting the Pacific island nation of Kiribati. It's sad to see how this country of 100,000 fear for the livelihood of their land and their lives. The sea levels have risen to alarming levels, contaminating their drinking wells, forcing them to rebuild homes & churches that have been swallowed up by the sea.

What's unfair is that their way of life doesn't harm the environment, yet they must suffer the consequences of larger, more powerful nations' negative impact on the environment. The special talks of how the people of Kiribati could be the first climate change refugees. It's crazy to think how we got to this point and scary to think of what the future holds for these people. Watch this if you have a little time on your hands: Paradise Lost.

2. Winners!!!

Congratulations to Jennifer, Nichole, and Mandy for being the first three ladies to contact me about my holiday special! The session fee from their boudoir shoots will go to one of three charities of their choice: The Red Cross, Aid to Artisans, or the World Food Program. I'm excited to see which organizations they pick and am looking forward to their sessions next year. Wow, I can't believe this year is almost over!

3. Lockett Meadow. Revisited.

After our first trip to Lockett Meadow, Drew & I vowed to go back to catch the aspen leaves turn gold. We were about 2 weeks late though. Most of the leaves had already fallen on the ground, leaving bare trees standing. Still beautiful in their own way.







The rare golden tree. A late bloomer, I guess.