Exploring Acadia National Park: A Journey Through Coastal Beauty Nestled along the rugged coastline of Maine, Acadia National Park offers a breathtaking fusion of natural beauty, coastal landscapes, and rich history. As one of the first national parks east of the Mississippi, Acadia boasts an array of scenic wonders that can captivate any traveler. Whether…
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Our Lake Michigan cottage vacation was truly amazing. Fog moves in quickly, consuming us. It’s late spring, but the chill in the air makes it feel otherwise. We’re wrapped in blankets, head to toe. Able to move just enough to sip our wine and tend to the fire. Two cousins, a sister and me. Between…
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Three years ago I wrote about my dreaded life question. What do I want to be when I grow up? I realized the importance of that original blog post while attempting to edit it. That post is part of my story and I can’t change it, so why try. After reflecting on how far I’ve…
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The 100 Day Project begins today! My palms are sweaty and my heart is racing. I have no idea what I’m in for. Sure, it’s exciting at first, but aren’t all new endeavors? 100 blog posts in 100 days. It may not seem like much to you, but this is huge for me. This is…
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This is the story of how Ken Voigt of Freedom Ink became a Wisconsin artist. Decades ago, Ken was working with a local printer when he was exposed to a degreasing solvent. This exposure caused damage to his central nervous system resulting in tremors. After rounds of various medications, Ken experienced memory lose resembling amnesia. …
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An inspirational coffeehouse conversation made me realize something. I’m not alone on this journey and either are you. Just when I feel alone and think I’m the only one struggling to figure things out, the inspirational coffeehouse conversation helps put things in perspective. For 20 years, I didn’t know what I wanted to be when…
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Gratitude and the strength to let go. Some days are hard. Some weeks, months, even years are hard. When I’m in a rut, I remember the beauty that surrounds me EVERY DAY. I practice gratitude for all that I have in life, especially during the difficult times. I read the daily devotion from Jesus Calling…
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August Haven supports local artists. And I’m so grateful they do. As an artist and photographer, I’m honored to have my work on display at August Haven. A portion of my Living In The Fog series is exhibited as a gallery wall. August Haven’s talented designers arranged furniture around my photographs resulting in a warm…
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Our family activities vary with each visit to the Wisconsin Northwoods. On this particular day, we decided to go mini golfing. My son’s FAVORITE. It’s important to capture these moments before they’re gone. We returned here for Labor Day weekend and it was closed. It made me sad, we love this place. As a result,…
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It’s been almost one year since I visited The Little Farmer. At 8 1/2 months pregnant, we ventured to the beautiful apple orchard. This fine art film photography was created using my favorite film camera, the Leica M6. The aroma of fresh baked pies fills the air. I can’t wait to visit again soon… I invite…
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