“Happier than a pig in shit,” I said. I said that out loud after touring the Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. As my husband and I were sampling our beer, the words slipped out before my tiny filter could catch them. Laughter rose from my inner most being and it felt so good. Learning…
Read MoreI was a wanderer long before there was a hashtag for it. Today, I wander around Lake Geneva. I get away once a year for an annual birthday celebration with close family. This year we celebrated my 40th birthday in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The weekend was filled with relaxation and many laughs. It felt…
Read MoreSaint Cloud Centennial Celebration brings back fond memories. None of us could have predicted what 2020 would look like. But the truth is, we have no idea what tomorrow will look like. Some people are planners. They prefer everything to unfold accordingly to their perfect plan. This isn’t me and this isn’t real life. I…
Read MoreLife doesn’t always go as planned, the Club 44 Foundation is proof of that. 2020 doesn’t look like we thought it would, but each of us has something to be grateful for. This season of life has taught me to slow down and appreciate the little things in life. The cancellations and additional time spent…
Read MoreFinding community is hard, but it’s possible. I’m very proud of the community I live in so I decided to hold a FREE rummage sale in June. Everything was free; although, I accepted donations for the Club 44 Foundation and Mount Calvary Fire Department. I know someone needs these clothes and baby items more than we do…
Read MoreFog comes in many forms. Fog has the ability to consume our brains along with the environment. Finally, after living in this fog for nearly two decades, I find comfort while in the midst of it. An artist’s journey through the fog is often complex and unclear. Sometimes fog shows up in our lives because…
Read MoreI love the art of photography. For one, it forces me to be in the present moment. With camera in hand and the viewfinder held to my eye, the process of photographing opens my eyes to the world around me. I’m an artist photographer. Secondly, it often forces me out of my comfort zone. I…
Read MoreWe’re happy to announce that Studio L is now booking art commissions. My vision for Studio L escalated because I started seeing my artwork occupying beautiful spaces. Studio L provides fine art photography and oil paintings to those looking for a fresh look in their home and office. Clients can customize individual art to freshen the…
Read MoreAugust 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…
Read MoreWhat better time than the present to illuminate one librarian from the Fond du Lac Public Library. We’re sharing the Illuminating Women Project online so you can feel inspired. My children and I love books so we visit the public library often. We are fortunate to have these resources in the Fond du Lac community…
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