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2025: The Year of Returning to Myself

In this moment, the version of me sitting down feels calm, with deep gratitude, and proud of all of the…

3 months ago

2024 – The Year of Surrender, Adventure, and Peace

If there is one thing I have learned this year, it is that the end of everything, is the beginning…

1 year ago

The Northwest Passage

I recently returned from quite possibly the most epic journey I may ever endure in my lifetime. I'd like to…

1 year ago

2022: The Year of Connection and Embrace

The world opened it's doors again, and opportunities seemed endless. At least for those of us who are privileged enough…

3 years ago

2021: Light the Fire of Your Soul

Being a human is weird. It’s fascinating, heartbreaking, and meaningless all at the same time. But mostly – it’s weird.…

4 years ago

2020 – The Year of Presence

If you read any other reflections from 2020, you'll likely hear themes ranging from, "2020: What in the actual fuck?"…

5 years ago

2019: The End of a Decade – Fearless and Fulfilled

I always love this time of the year when I get to create some time and space to reflect on…

6 years ago

Tres Hombres – The Joining of a Ship and Souls

One of my favorite things about my job is that I get to learn about the amazing work so many…

6 years ago

La Passeggiata – Home

In Italian, la passeggiata can be translated to an evening stroll, a common daily activity for Italians. Strolling over the…

6 years ago

Yellow Aster Butte

After an endless marathon of events this summer, my soul needed some mountain time. Who better to get outside with…

6 years ago

2018 – A Year of Self-Love

As 2018 comes to an end, I feel as if I'm standing on the edge of so many new beginnings…

7 years ago

Happy Fair – OCF 2018

After years of feeling conflicted about choosing between Raceweek and Oregon Country Fair, this year's decision was much easier when…

7 years ago

Banks Lake 2018

Of all the magical things that happened over the summer, none was as magical as this weekend. For me, this…

8 years ago

The Enchantments

I did it! I finally made it to the coveted enchantments! Despite years of lottery entries, I've never received a…

8 years ago

Moisture Festival 2018

Another year, another incredible Moisture Festival! I've been doing this so many years now I might just make a book…

8 years ago

2017 – Embracing Family & Practicing Love Through Authenticity

In all the years I've been writing these reflections, I usually start writing way in advance to make sure I…

8 years ago

Tuck and Robin Lakes

The Hoods did it again. They took me on a fantastic adventure in the mountains where memories will live forever.…

9 years ago

Musica Distesa 2017

If there wasn't enough reason to love La Distesa more than I already do, Musica Distesa was the perfect reminder…

9 years ago

2016 – A year of heart exercise

Well, it serves me right for complaining that my 2015 felt uneventful during last year's post. This year has had…

9 years ago

My first boudoir shoot: Sweet and Sassy Sarah

I love a new challenge. When Sarah asked me about doing a boudoir shoot for her, I was probably more…

10 years ago

Women & Whiskies: Whiskey 101 with Sara Rosales

Without Sara Rosales, there is no Radiator Whiskey. I loved Radiator the moment I walked in four years ago, but…

10 years ago

A Day at Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park has long been on my list of places to go. With a wedding around the corner at…

10 years ago

Fête le Market

Quite possibly my FAVORITE market event so far. A new fundraiser for the Pike Place Foundation...Fête le Market! If I ever…

10 years ago

Nanaimo, Canada

With a wonky birthday week, Chris wanted to take me somewhere. I was secretly hoping for a trip to Harry…

10 years ago

Sunset Supper 2016

Another summer goes by and another year closer to helping raise money for the new Pike Place Market Expansion! I…

10 years ago