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 bite-sized posts on nature, creativity, family, and finding beauty in everyday moments.

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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.

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“An Angel Takes Wing” encaustic artwork

The original concept was to create an encaustic painting depicting Saint Bernard of Montjoux. It felt fitting to paint him since he is the patron saint of climbers, hikers, backpackers, and skiers. Greg and I love to climb, hike, and backpack. Maybe we need a Saint watching now and again.

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