Yesterday I finished reading Alicia Keys memoir, More Myself: A Journey. One of the conversations she talks about having with a few close friends was of them asking themselves, “What am I here for?” We are here We are here for all of us We are here for all of Read more…
Peonies from a distance are beautiful, but take the time to Look Closely and you will see delightful colors, shapes, curls, ruffles, light, and shadow. I never tire of photographing these rich beautiful flowers. You can find beautiful surprises when you look closely at anything. Slow down, savor, and pay Read more…
Yesterday was one of those perfect summer days—with low humidity, a gentle breeze, sunny skies, and low eighties temperatures. While many people in Minnesota, across our country, and around the world marched for black justice, I spent my day taking it easy because of a sore knee. (It’s not a Read more…
There’s no doubt about it. A lot of hard things are happening in the world right now and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the intensity of it all. Today I have a simple reminder for you. In the midst of all that’s happening Don’t forget joy So today I’m Read more…
Spring blossoms are still bursting forth, but they are also beginning to fade and drop their delicate petals. Soon this season of blossoming delight will transition to hazy warmer summertime days. It’s the turning of life that never stops, only pauses here and there, to my eternal joy. When I Read more…