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Exploring the art of intentional living through personal essays, photos, and thoughtful reflections. If you're craving authentic connection and deeper meaning, join me for honest storytelling where every photograph holds a piece of our shared human experience, and every reflection invites you to slow down and see the beauty hiding in ordinary days.

Friday Five: September 26, 2025

This week brought romantic dates, business progress, garden reflections, and the satisfaction of saying no to travel when you need to stay home. Here's what's been on my mind as we settle deeper into fall routines.

Sep 26, 20254 min read

Friday Five: September 5, 2025

Wedding receptions, garden abundance, and the first taste of fall weather. This week has been a mix of celebration prep and seasonal shifts. From finishing favor bags to planning cucumber recipes, plus looking forward to Infrasound Equinox at my childhood festival grounds. Here's what's been on my mind as summer officially transitions to autumn.

Sep 5, 20254 min read

Cucumber vine growing around a pepper plant

Friday Five: August 8, 2025

busy creative projects, garden struggles, slow cooker wins, Minnesota summer adventures, and farm life updates. Real life reflections on intentional living.

Aug 8, 20253 min read

Orange mushroom growing out of a fallen decaying log

Friday Five: July 25, 2025

A weekly reflection on small moments that matter: county fair nostalgia, garden mysteries, summer's fleeting beauty, and finding meaning in life's unexpected turns. This week's mindful observations.

Jul 25, 20253 min read

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