The daughter of 1960s free thinkers
takes on today
Hop In — There’s Room in the Van
As kids, my brother and I rode through the mountains in a unicorn-decorated van, tagging along while our parents visited artists from their gallery and practiced mindfulness at Unitarian retreats. I didn’t know it then, but those adventures shaped how I see the world.
Life is more conventional today. Now, I share thoughtful, bite-sized posts about art, nature, mindfulness, and family life with an open-minded view. If you're into creativity, community, and learning about modern hippie culture, you’ll feel right at home here.
Thanks for being patient while I’m moving the blog. There are only 75 +/- posts to go! Yay!!
When Bing Sent Me an Envo-Gram
My dad, Bing, wrote me a heartfelt letter just after I started college at Auburn. An Envo-Gram is an entertaining way he used to communicate because his handwriting is so hard to read.
“I Like Myself” by Karen Beaumont
This little girl knows what matters. At once silly and serious, Karen Beaumont's joyful text and David Catrow's vibrant illustrations encourage kids to appreciate everything about themselves, inside and out.
The 32nd Collective & Top 10 List To Share
From Minnesota to my garden, discover The 32nd Collective and more Hippie Chick favorites. Websites about sustainability in self-care, fashion, cruelty-free beauty, travel, and art.
AI Rendered: My Digital Self in Motion
One day Ben took a quick picture of me. I’ve been exploring AI and decided to have TikTok animate that photo.
A Father's Day Envo-Gram for Bing
Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for teaching me to seek beauty in life, from noticing the details in a piece of artwork to the pride in my students’ faces.
Our Power, Our Planet. World Earth Day 2025
It's already World Earth Day 2025! There's so much happening in the world that it feels overwhelming. This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet."
Daylily 101 video. How to plant daylilies
Daylilies are super hardy and easy to care for, making them a great place to start if you are new to gardening. You may have some questions. So here is everything you need to know…
Neo-Hippies and Bohemians and Hippie Chicks, oh my!
From neo-hippies to bohemians to self-proclaimed Hippie Chicks, today’s free spirits are redefining what it means to live authentically, consciously, and creatively.
Peace, Love, and The Culture of Us
This video featuring Yo-Yo Ma beautifully communicates messages of peace, love, and beauty in diversity that resonate within modern hippie culture.
F*ck Society, A Hacktivist's Speech
In the four-season series, "Mr. Robot," Rami Malek plays Elliot Anderson, a cybersecurity expert who hacks personal information at night. He talks with his therapist in this clip. * Language warning
Mountain Girl Meets Miami
Last month, I had the chance to take a trip to Miami. Since I’m a mountain and lake girl, I was ambivalent at first. When I arrived, I fell in love with the colors, palm trees, and diverse residents.
Who Snuck Into My House and Filmed My Soul Dancing?
Who snuck into my home and caught me dancing? This little girl expresses the joy, passion, and love for dance that’s still inside me, even though I might be a few years older on the outside.