I made myself invisible. And I was. Everywhere I looked I saw proof of that. Proof that I was a mousy younger sister of someone beautiful, that people noticed. Proof that by her side I disappeared. Proof that no one found me attractive and that I would never...
I cannot tell you how exciting it is to get a surprise visit from the FedEx truck on a Saturday morning. Especially when you're eagerly awaiting a special delivery like this. Announcing the arrival of Elevate the Everyday: A Photographic Guide to Picturing Motherhood. Delivered an entire month earlier...
Being pregnant is being immersed in a world of mystery. There is a person growing inside of me that I cannot see and it sends me into a state of fear. Suddenly, everything I eat, breathe, drink, and do become more important. I have to...
As I sit here writing, on the fourth anniversary of my mother’s death, I am aware of the impact my mother had on my sense of “enoughness”. My mother was the kind of woman that spoke her mind, loved fiercely, moved heaven and earth for...
Recently I was fortunate enough to get an exhilerating and well-needed breath of fresh air. A change of scenary, breathtaking views, lush landscapes and dizzying heights where only the icing of the cake of exceptional company. And speaking of cake...
In my last post, where I was almost too tired to think, I lamented about not giving myself me time during the prime time hours of my day. This is going to change. The time is now to make some schedule shifting. First thing on...
When I get into my high energy, super-charged, creative brainstorming modes it's almost as if nothing can stop me. I feel energized and excited, motivated and inspired. But I'm realizing more and more that during the times when I am most productive and prolific, I am...
i catch a glimpse a flash if pink something wild this way comes. who is that girl? what is her story? she is a momma, fierce and loving. she is a wife, warrior and steadfast. she is a woman, heavy breasts and sagging belly. birthed 3 people into this world she is an artist (she.is.) she is the...
1. All lined up, 2. Birthday girl, 3. you are enough., 4. 165:365 {21:52}, 5. tear, 6. 6.365 (notes to myself), 7. I Am Talented, 8. 18/52 A Conscious Choice, 9. Untitled, 10. 98/365 :: note to self, 11. you., 12. Can you handle more...
I remember very clearly those few moments right before I had these words painted directly on my chest. Every cell in my body was heightened. There was a clenching in my stomach and a tightening all around my throat. I knew it was a huge...