A smiling woman with blonde hair and freckles, decorated with a daisies and colorful flower illustrations, posing for a selfie.

there’s room in the van

The image displays the phrase 'Hop in!' written in a playful, cursive font.

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 stories and open-minded ideas about art, nature, culture, and the beautiful chaos of family life.

Cute yellow chick with pink flowers on its head, standing on a black background with a red banner at the bottom.

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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.

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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.

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Catching a Photo of a Lab

I managed to catch this photo-he’s almost never still. So silly, chasing his tail…a lot. He knows “Sit” and just realized that when he sees his leash, it means he gets to go outside and make Greg sprint across the yard. #chocolatelabpuppy‍ ‍ #chocolatelaboftheday‍

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A Learning Lab Inspired by Oliver

I’m learning so much from our new Lab puppy, Oliver. There’s silliness, joy, and a generous amount of chaos. So I decided to start a new category called The Learning Lab,

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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.

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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.

Stacy Jo 10/21/25 Stacy Jo 10/21/25

#WordlessWednesday

Graphic Designer (me). #WordlessWednesday

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Wednesday Addams Video: I’ve Been Waiting To Post This For MONTHS!

In the series "Wednesday," the character Wednesday Addams dances with complete self-expression. Jenna Ortega, who plays Wednesday Addams, choreographed the iconic dance herself. Happy Halloween!

Stacy Jo 10/17/25 Stacy Jo 10/17/25

Two Years Strong: We Can Do Hard Things

October marks two years since I started working out at The Y. Three days a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—Rain or shine, hot or cold, I show up. It’s become part of my rhythm now.