Happy Winter! :) I'm getting busier and busier as we dig into this month... normally I'd be swamped with holiday preparations, but I was appointed to a Board as one of their Directors a few days ago and now I'm doing even more volunteer work. I am also covering the Cocktails column here at BellaOnline, writing articles on groovy things to drink. I'm not complaining, though, as I get to use a lot of my creative talents (especially photography) and the work I do is fun! There always seem to be months that progress into madness, though, and I'm afraid this is one of them for me. How has your December been going? I'm working on another holiday-themed article, but in the meantime I've added one that's a little more fun: Pop Culture and Photography - Television Pop culture is endlessly fascinating; it differs depending on what area of the world you live in and the era you were born in. Here are several prominent shows, actors and other easily recognizable elements where picture people and their profession are portrayed. http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art37142.asp/zzz This is the first in a series of three articles on pop culture and photography. I'll be adding the others in the weeks to come, as well as other features. Have an idea you'd like to share for an upcoming article? Want to ask a photography-related question? Or perhaps you'd like to send me your comments or feedback? Drop by the forum: http://forums.bellaonline.com/postlist.php?Cat=0&Board=228 I hope you are having a creative month, getting out with family and friends and taking as many pictures as you can. Enjoy the season! Michelle Southern, Photography Editor http://photography.bellaonline.com