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.
The Adjustment Bureau choreography
I feel truly thankful for the diverse dance styles I’ve explored along my journey. The movie The Adjustment Bureau questions the concept of free will, but what really captivates me is the stunning choreography.
“An Angel Takes Wing” encaustic artwork
The original concept was to create an encaustic painting depicting Saint Bernard of Montjoux. It felt fitting to paint him since he is the patron saint of climbers, hikers, backpackers, and skiers. Greg and I love to climb, hike, and backpack. Maybe we need a Saint watching now and again.
Dear RSS subscribers, thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read a Hippie Chick’s blog! I’m excited to catch up on some posts, and you’ll soon see a burst of updates in your feed.
Stapleton’s “Cold” and Cloudy Day
A quote describing Chris Stapleton’s “Cold” performed at the CMA Awards:
“This guy sings like he's been heart broken by 1000 women. You can actually feel the pain in his voice. Amazing”. @timyoung1847
Classical-ish Mix of Songs
I’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Classical Music pieces that I love. This playlist is a “Classical-ish” mix of past and present composers. Some music may be familiar, and hopefully, you will discover something new.
National Hummingbird Day
Welcome to National Hummingbird Day. They are not only fascinating but also belong to a group of pollinators, birds, that are critical to our environment. Birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, small mammals, and most importantly, bees are pollinators.