A Modern Hippie Blog About Life, Family, Creativity, and Outdoor Living

  • Mindful stories and ideas sprinkled with good vibes

    Modern hippies seek peace, love, creativity, and mindfulness. We embrace respect for nature through sustainability, eco-conscious living, and ethical consumption. Keeping an open mind and seeking joy in the simple things of daily life are personal values I’ll add to the list.

    Flowers pictured are from my daylily garden.

  • Hop in! There’s room in the van!

    Hop in! 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.

  • Meet Oliver, the Chocolate Lab puppy

    A home for reflections on nature, creativity, community, and family.

    I write honest stories about everyday moments that bring us back to what matters most. From the bonds we share in our community to the rhythm of family life (and yes, our new chocolate lab puppy), these are the pieces of life we all recognize. I’m so glad you found your way here and know you’re always welcome.

    Where the butterflies play, Stacy Jo 🦋

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    The background shows a photo I took in Prague of a section of The John Lennon Wall. People often use it for protests and self-expression, so its appearance is always changing.

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Chocolate in the Snow

It was a beautiful snowy day for me, since I got to stay inside and watch the fun. Oliver ran around in circles as usual, but this time he was also eating ice along the way. Greg, thank you for keeping an eye on everyone out there in the freezing wind.

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