Thanksgiving When I was younger, and throughout my life up until now, Thanksgiving was about getting together with family, as the leaves were falling. Everything was orange, red, and brown as the air got crispier and crispier. It was about being thankful and grateful for all of our blessings. It was marked with the Lions football game, tons of pot...

As the days get shorter and the rain comes more frequently, it's time to welcome Winter. Personally, I LOVE Winter and am looking forward to so many things. To wrap up the previous season(s) I'm sharing few fun pictures from various camping and hiking adventures this year. MAY May was when we first arrived in Washington, so we only did some da...

I've always been envious of people who know what they want. There is a certain sadness that comes from knowing you have things to give while being completely unsure of how to apply those things in a meaningful way. I have been having this existential crisis for as long as I can remember. Mostly it comes up in regards to a career. And then I met D...

Artist Highlight: James Bester James Bester is an interdisciplinary artist with a focus on ceramic art. He is currently a Teacher's Assistant and Studio Assistant at Northern Michigan University. Q: What was your first exposure to ceramic art and how did you decide to become a ceramic artist? Phil Lyons was my high school ceramic tea...

I was nervous. I consider myself confident, comfortable, and extremely in love with my body. It took years of work and reframing and growth and learning, but I think my body rocks! I have a beautiful butt and cool, powerful thighs. And yet, and still... Leading up to my session I started getting lots of nagging thoughts. Why did I have to get a b...