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Photograph of two women walking through the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn, Oregon by Kelly Johnson author of Gratitude.
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Tulip Farm: A Heavenly Experience of Color and Joy

Photograph by Kelly Johnson, of a girl looking at tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip...
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A Heartfelt Apology: Embracing Humility and Seeking Forgiveness
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A Heartfelt Apology: Embracing Humility and Seeking Forgiveness

With The Heart in Hand, I am truly sorry. With humility, I apologize for my actions...
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Photos of Tulips taken at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Woodburn, OR by Kelly Johnson
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A Great Leader is Compassionate, Diverse, and Inspired

In the garden of leadership, a great leader stands tall like a vibrant yellow tulip,...
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The Soul of Architecture and the Reflection of Humanity Through the Lens
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The Soul of Architecture and the Reflection of Humanity Through the Lens

Every time we enter a building, we breathe life into it and give it purpose...
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Yellow daisy by photographed by Kelly Johnson author of Gratitude
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Swoon into Summer

Swoon into Summer, a vibrant embrace, Where each flower's artistry finds its place. Enchanting hues...
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Juneteenth blog by author and photographer Kelly Johnson
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Freedom Blooms: Reflections on Juneteenth, Gratitude, and the Human Spirit

The celebration of Juneteenth serves as a reminder of the long and difficult journey towards...
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Sepia-tone Calla Lilies photographer Kelly Johnson
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Falling in Love with the Splendor of Calla Lilies

Today, my lens captured the sheer beauty of calla lilies, exuding an exquisite charm that...
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Kelly Johnson's book Gratitude on a nightstand
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Trust Yourself to Believe in Yourself

A copy of Gratitude sits on my nightstand, and I read a quote from it...
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“You Don’t Have to Walk in Someone Else’s Boots to Have Empathy”
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“You Don’t Have to Walk in Someone Else’s Boots to Have Empathy”

Kelly Johnson is the author and photographer of Gratitude.  Gratitude is a beautiful, photographic coffee table...
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Lily, the Rebirth of Beauty, and Her Enchanted Encounter with Gerbera Daisies
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Lily, the Rebirth of Beauty, and Her Enchanted Encounter with Gerbera Daisies

Lily, the dog, exudes an ethereal charm that is a rebirth of beauty. 
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"Garden Glamour: Tiger Boy, The Feline Supermodel"
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"Garden Glamour: Tiger Boy, The Feline Supermodel"

Tiger Boy, the tiger-striped cat, effortlessly exudes the grace and confidence of a supermodel.
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I AM SMITTEN WITH VIBRANT POPPIES
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I AM SMITTEN WITH VIBRANT POPPIES

I closed my eyes and took a breath. I inhaled loveliness and exhaled exquisite, soft...
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