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.
With RAINN, You Are Not Alone.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. For 25 years, RAINN has stood with survivors of sexual violence, providing support, resources, and advocacy.
#WordlessWednesday Mural
This is a photo of my two oldest sons painting a fabulous mural. But it’s #WordlessWednesday so I’m not saying anything.
Nothing Sounds Sweeter Than This
Nothing sounds as sweet as a newborn baby crying when you first hold them in your arms or the baby's laughter in this video. The little one is a little older in the photo above.
Hope Sits In The Trenches
"Hope sits in the trenches"
A better world is worth fighting for. Now is the time for hope and action.
Unitarian Universalists in 2 Minutes.
Watch this 2-minute video about Unitarian Universalists. In several posts, I mentioned growing up as a UU. When talking about Unitarians, there is no single answer to their beliefs, but they are taking action to build a better world.
The Seven Lakota Values. All Things Are Connected.
I was searching for information about the saying, “All things are connected.” It was on my website's home page at some point, and I wanted to see where it came from. I found information about that particular idea and more.
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.
Becoming a Possibilitarian
My brother and I were raised as Unitarian Universalists, which taught us to approach religion differently from, for example, my Christian friends. During our Unitarian Sunday School classes, we had a session called Build Your Own Theology.
Not Like the Girls in Magazines
She was beautiful, but not like those girls in magazines. She was beautiful for the way she thought.