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, where I share brief stories, ideas, and everyday magic—art, nature, culture, and the beautiful chaos of family life.
Grayson’s Kindness and Contagious Smile
Our nephew, Grayson, tragically passed away in a car accident. He truly embodied the values of respect, humility, and kindness. Grayson was very close to his family and always greeted everyone with a warm smile.
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!
Dear RSS subscribers, thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read a Hippie Chick’s blog! I’m excited to catch up on some posts, and you’ll soon see a burst of updates in your feed.
Paddle, Hike, Cache, Repeat.
We are a one-bar family. We mostly hike, kayak, canoe, and go off-road in our Jeep. The picture above shows me celebrating with Greg after canoeing 9 miles down the Etowah River. And we're still married!
Top 10 Surprising Facts When Living in Michigan
It’s August, so of course, the Northern states are on my mind. I moved with my family from the Deep South to Michigan six years ago and was surprised to discover that different regions of the US can be pretty unique.
#ThrowbackThursday. Good things come in tall packages.
This photo still makes me laugh, no matter how many times I see it. That’s my nephew Jake, all 6 feet 4 inches of him. Clearly, someone ate all his vegetables growing up.