The 100 Day Project is forcing my creative vision to come alive. After hiding deep down for SO long, this creative vision is slowly starting to reveal itself. The art of photography emerges unveiling endless possibilities. There’s a consistency in my art that I never knew existed. Over the past 15 years, I traveled to many…
Read MoreMy father picks us up at 6:45 am and we drive west toward Fond du Lac. Upon our arrival, we dock at Lakeside Park. Through the NO WAKE zone, the boat slowly cruises through the channel. We’re off for our annual Lake Winnebago fishing family fun. Lake Winnebago approaches as we exit the channel, my…
Read MoreOpportunity arises to get some work done at this Chicago Starbucks. Whether I work from my hotel room at The Ritz-Carlton or a local coffee shop, it feels refreshing to be in the windy city. Everywhere I look, people are plugged in at this Rush Street Starbucks. They stare at their phones with headphones on.…
Read MoreCristo Rey Ranch is fun for the whole family. It’s easy for us to visit because we live so close. We ride our bikes to Cristo Rey Ranch and enjoy all they have to offer. I teach my son how to use my Leica M6. Eager to learn about the 35mm film camera, as a…
Read MoreAncient Epidaurus Built in the 4th century BC, ancient Epidaurus is a Greek marvel. The drop of a penny in center stage can be heard in the back row of this acoustic wonder. The sun warms the ground beneath me, ancient Epidaurus surrounds me. I invite you along on this journey of The 100 Day…
Read MoreBold Cycle is now open. As a freelance retoucher at Kohler Company, I had the opportunity to attend a cycle class at Bold Cycle in Kohler, Wisconsin. It was FANTASTIC! Cycle class is new for me. I’m not a newbie when it comes to exercise, but I certainly feel out of the loop a bit.…
Read MoreGoodbye furry family member, I miss you already. Yesterday was a sad day in our home, we said goodbye to our dear furry family member. Macy, the goldendoodle, was part of our family for nearly nine years, but she’ll hold a piece of our hearts FOREVER. Unfortunately, we knew this day would come sooner than later. Just…
Read MoreThe first thing I do after settling into our cottage at Canoe Bay, head for the library, of course. I look forward to visiting Canoe Bay’s library more with each visit. I enter and immediately feel relaxed and engaged with the variety of books. From art to history and memoirs to spiritual, I browse all…
Read MoreMajestic bald eagle flies overhead. I know just where to look while driving the regular route home. Just over a mile away, I discover an eagle’s nest perched high in the tree, along the river. My son has an enthusiastic knowledge of birds and he was ecstatic when I mentioned to him that there’s a…
Read MoreAccountability helps achieve goals. Just when I want to quit, I turn to those that support me. My family keeps me on track to reach my goal. There are times I regret this decision to do 100 blog posts in 100 days. I have a LONG way to go, 83 days to be exact. But I…
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