Category archives: blog posts
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- As I start to write this blog post, a crash of thunder explodes overhead. I am okay with thunderstorms, and it is something I missed when I lived on the West Coast. The dogs, however, feel differently. One dog, Whitby, is okay with loud noises, and might curl up on a dog bed nearby. Sometimes, he keeps an eye on me, an[...]
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- Whenever I come up with a new idea – it’s like confetti and glitter and a dance party in my mind.
It. Is. Fabulous!
Then, of course, comes the work. Before I actually sit down to start the project, I have to go back to the original idea and then start with the end in mind. Like – what was that first idea tha[...]
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- As a veteran myself, I wanted to share a little history about the founding of Veterans Day, as well as ways we can recognize our veterans today and every day.
It was a World War II veteran, Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, who had the idea to expand Armistice (or Remembrance) Day to celebrate all veterans, no[...]
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- In the Catholic Church, November 1st is all Saints' Day and November 2nd, All Souls' Day. For this second one, we honor the memory of those we have loved and lost. In Catholic school, we were taught this simple prayer: "May the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace." My 8th grade English teacher, Sr. Anne and a [...]
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- In the last post, we applauded our graduates for all that they have dealt with in the past 18 months. These are exceptional times, and we see how hard everyone is working to move forward. In the summer months, we take a step back from posting online to spend more time reaching out to our people: family, friends, clien[...]
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- To our 2020 and 2021 graduates:
I know this has been a time like no other. I understand these past 15 months have been challenging, and I see how you rose above all of this. Going forward, your tenacity will serve you well. Did you know that ‘to commence’ means to begin again? After weathering a global pandemic, [...]
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- I mentioned in a previous blog post that my 2020 word of the year was "Create." I wanted to create more than I consumed. I wanted to get back to why I started a photography business - to create beautiful photographs to inspire families to share their memories of these milestone moments. Of course, when I chose this w[...]
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- In this new month of the year, we are looking at new beginnings and fabulous you. Have you made your list of 21 Things to do in 2021? Here are 7 more ideas for inspiration. January is also International Creativity Month. How creative will you be?
#15 Write a thank you note.
As we move into this year following our[...]
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- Hello, there!
I'll continue to share a total of 21 ideas for things to do in 2021. This set is more about finding ways to relax, re-filling your well, and recharging so we can take it all on, even if it's just one step at a time. This post may contain affiliate links and I may earn a small commission when you click o[...]
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- It was my friend Kalee’s dad who first suggested audio books when undertaking a long road trip. How do you stay alert when your view is a perpetual ribbon of highway with patches of red tail lights? It can look the same for miles on miles, and this can eventually have a hypnotic effect.
Having recently complete[...]
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- These extraordinary times have proven that we can gather together, but we must do it safely.
Earlier in the summer (you know, way back in June), I had the pleasure of photographing the outdoor RCIA ceremony at the Newman Center.
What is RCIA?
RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and was a pro[...]
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- As we cruise into summer, I want to give a final shout out to some of our seniors. While some of you begin your next adventure, we hope you take a moment to reflect on how far you have come. Your years of high school, undergrad, and grad school have prepared you for these next steps.
My mother is a big believe[...]
