Snapshots & Smiles by Sharleen

05/25/2026

21 Gun Salute
Taps

A solemn moment.

Take time today to remember the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation.

"We don't know them all, but we owe them all." — Unknown

05/18/2026

All Warren G Harding Panthers and Warren Western Reserve Raiders alumni are welcome to stop by the WWR Raider Tent at the Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival. You're welcome to hang out as long as you like so you can visit with fellow alumni and teachers. There will be plenty of photo-ops to share with friends and former classmates. It's a great way to meet up with friends and former classmates, all while enjoying the food and fun of the festival.

Trumbull County Courthouse Square
161 High St NW, Warren, OH 44481

See you there!

*The WWR Raider Tent is sponsored by Raider Pride Park, 501c3

01/19/2026

Words of Encouragement:

When we’re in the middle of a test or unpleasant circumstance, we shouldn't look for a quick exit. God knows how difficult it is. God understands that sometimes it makes us want to run away and forget everything.

But in the middle of the process, we are not alone. God is with us every step of the way.

Just as a pregnant woman must pass through the pains of labor, we must push through the birthing process of our trials. God promises that we will come out of this with favor and His grace will give us the strength we need to get to the other side.

God is with us. He will not leave us.

Don’t give up.

11/07/2025

I'm thrilled to be able to wish Mrs Melissa Minor a very happy and blessed 103rd birthday today, November 7, 2025!

Pictured: Here she is at age 100 when I photographed her 100th birthday party.

Mrs Melissa Minor, age 100!

10/25/2025

Me with Laura Story. Laura is a contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter and author. She's such a sweet, authentic, very down to earth lady. She was one of the guest speakers at the Extraordinary Women Conference in Canton, Ohio, that I attended this evening. At the end of her testimony, Laura sang one of the songs she had written, called "Blessings."

Oct 24, 2025

10/11/2025

FREE CONCERT with a donation of a non-perishable food item!

Admission is FREE — just bring a non-perishable food item to support the 25FortyPgh Mini Food Pantry Program.

09/11/2025

Are you taking cloudy cell phone photos and can't figure out why? Here's a friendly little tip for you:

CLEAN YOUR CAMERA LENS. ❤️

Those selfies get cloudy, too, so clean that front lens as well.

Remember, your smile can help make someone else's day brighter. So go out and share that beautiful smile of yours!

(...you're welcome. 😊)

09/07/2025

Random photos that I shot at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway on September 6, 2025.

09/07/2025

What an incredible night!

We can’t thank everyone enough for making Free Grandstand Admission Night such a success. Our employees, sponsors, and drivers are the heart of the speedway, but it’s our fans who truly make the biggest impact. Despite the questionable weather and unseasonably cold temperatures, we had a tremendous crowd on hand!

Together with 25FortyPgh and A & S Federal Credit Union, we’re thrilled to share that over 1,100 pounds of food were collected last night! We are blown away by your generosity, especially for our very first year hosting this event. These donations will go directly toward restocking mini food pantries throughout the Pittsburgh area and will help feed numerous neighbors in need in the months ahead.

This is just the beginning. We’re already looking forward to bringing this event back in 2026 bigger and even better!

From all of us: Thank you!

09/07/2025

These are just a handful (of the hundreds) of photos that I took for 25FortyPgh last night at Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway's Race Against Hunger sponsored by A & S Federal Credit Union.

The event helped bless both the community and 25FortyPgh by providing free entrance into the grandstands. Attendees were asked to bring non-perishable food items to help support 25FortyPgh and their Mini Food Pantry Program. Over 1,100 pounds of food was donated to help restock 25Forty's mini food pantries!