There’s room in the van!
I grew up on mountain road trips in a unicorn-decorated van, tagging along as my parents visited artists and practiced mindfulness in Unitarian retreats. Those beginnings shaped this space, where I share brief stories, ideas, and everyday magic—art, nature, culture, and the beautiful chaos of family life.
Nine Inch Nails Live!
Greg and I are heading to the Nine Inch Nails (NIN) concert—I know it’s going to be a great night! I want to say thanks to my husband for buying the tickets. I’ve mentioned that we love going to concerts and live performances, and this one promises to be unforgettable.
Bring Back You: Building Strength, Rebuilding Self
Fitness can rebuild what's broken. It can make you feel powerful, help you love yourself, and affirm your worth. It can teach you self-care and how to offer yourself a gift when you most need it.
Living a Mindful and Intentional Life.
This post, which presents ten ideas, serves as my guide for living a mindful and intentional life. #5. Cherish your people is pictured. Shelly and I have been friends for a very long time, and we laugh a lot when we are together.
Tattoo #196: A Chance Encounter
A Stranger’s Request, A Personal Decision
Greg and I kept returning to the same thought: This was a human being, asking for time, for meaning, for presence. It wasn’t just about ink; it was about living by what we believe.
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.