Nature, culture, creativity and adventures sprinkled with good vibes.

Smiling blonde woman’s close-up selfie with a white daisy tucked beside her face, framed by pink floral graphics.

Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 10/2/26 Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 10/2/26

Milo’s Journey: A Homeless Pets Foundation’s Victory

A schnauzer-terrier mix was found wandering the streets, homeless and in rough shape. I can only imagine how sick he must have felt at the public shelter. He was running out of time.

Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 9/18/26 Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 9/18/26

Ten Movies I Love, and a Few I Couldn’t Leave Behind

My favorite movies all share something in common with this blog: themes like nature, beauty, memory, personal freedom, and the search for meaning.

Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 9/17/26 Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 9/17/26

Freedom from watercolor disappointment starts here

Diane Antone Studio: Give her 30 minutes, and she’ll free you from watercolor disappointment.

Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 8/31/26 Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 8/31/26

Peep Show: Painting My Very First Watercolor Chick

I’ve been trying out watercolors for the first time over the past few days. My first watercolor chick has hatched.

Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 8/22/26 Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 8/22/26

Lauren Daigle “Thank God I Do”

Lauren Daigle Part 2. This song came to me through my family, and that connection is important to me.

Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 8/21/26 Stacy Jo | Chick behind the words.🐥 8/21/26

All about Maddie’s Zinnias

It was all about Zinnias on a beautiful Summer day in Michigan. I got to see my daughter-in-laws gorgeous garden.