There’s room in the van!

A smiling woman with blonde hair and freckles. A daisy flower is placed in her hair near her right ear. The photo is animated with a pink background and floral decorations.

The image features the phrase "Hop in!" written in stylish, dark gray script font against a transparent background.

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 ideas about art, nature, culture, and the beautiful chaos of family life.

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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.