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.
A Hippie Chick is a home for quiet reflections on nature, creativity, family, and thoughtful living—where everyday moments, honest stories, and gentle ideas bring us together.
#visualsoflife Mural
This is a photo of my two oldest sons painting a fabulous mural. But it’s #visualsoflife, so I’m not saying anything.
Global Ethics and The Golden Rule
The Parliament of the World's Religions is an interfaith gathering where people from diverse religious backgrounds explore how different traditions can collaborate to address global issues.
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.
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
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. #LearningLab
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.
