A Modern Hippie Blog About Life, Family,
Creativity, and Outdoor Living
As a child, my family spent weeks driving through the Blue Ridge Mountains in our van with a rainbow unicorn. We visited artists from my parents' gallery and participated in mindful Unitarian retreats, all while camping surrounded by natural beauty. Life is more conventional now, and I kept my family’s open-minded beliefs.
A Hippie Chick is a lifestyle blog where I share posts on nature, creativity, family, and finding beauty in everyday moments.
#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
Explain to me what a Unitarian Universalist is in 3 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.
Wednesday Addams Video: I’ve Been Waiting To Post!
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!
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.
A Birthday Full of Happiness
My birthday celebration is overflowing with happiness—I’m excited to introduce our new chocolate lab puppy, Oliver!
Babe Ruth-Never Give Up
I know nothing about baseball. However, I know many, many people consider Ruth the greatest baseball player of all time. I’m listening, Babe,
Movie: Rules Don’t Apply
I recently watched "Rules Don't Apply," a fascinating dive into the world surrounding Howard Hughes rather than just his life. The exceptional cast truly brought the story to life. What stuck with me the most was the charming and clever song that beautifully tied everything together.