Lifestyles
Live Nativity At Cristo Rey Ranch
Cristo Rey Ranch hosts a live nativity each December. 2019 marks its 20th year. Countless individuals volunteer their time and talent each year. Many were part of this live nativity in 1999, when it took over the barn for the first time. It truly takes a community to organize and perform this live nativity each Christmas…
Read MoreCollaborating With Juliane Troicki
Juliane Troicki asked if I’d be interested in collaborating on an exhibition. After hearing her ideas, I knew this was the perfect opportunity for me. Photographing inspiring women with MY vision in mind. What could be more fitting? As a society, we need to learn how to support each other. It’s important to recognize our…
Read MoreFreelance Photo Retoucher At Kohler Company
People keep asking me, “So, what do you even do?” I know you’re confused and eager to know the answer. So, let me tell you. I’m an artist, photographer, educator and blogger. In addition, a freelance photo retoucher. I bet you didn’t know that. My retouching journey began in a portrait studio nearly two decades…
Read MoreAdventures on the Farm at Cristo Rey Ranch
SSM Health asked me to photograph Adventures on the Farm at Cristo Rey Ranch. I attended this event in years past. Therefore, I knew how spectacular it was. I happily reserved the date for Adventures on the Farm. As a freelance photographer, it’s rewarding to accept jobs that feel right. Declining those that don’t. I…
Read MoreWisconsin Lake Cottage Available For Rent
Lakeglass Cottage is now booking accommodations along the Lake Michigan shoreline. This mid-century modern lake cottage is a new construction located near Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It includes modern amenities, providing you with the conveniences of home. Consider this a home away from home. I dream about spending my days at this lake cottage. Waking to the…
Read MoreIlluminating Women Exhibition
Illuminating Women exhibition coming soon to Thelma We’re working diligently on our upcoming exhibition, Illuminating Women. This exhibition will shine a spotlight on inspiring women in our community. It’s been over a year in the making. Therefore, we’re excited about the progress we’ve made thus far. Seeing Illuminating Women come into fruition is a dream come true. For this reason,…
Read MoreWisconsin Artist Makes Confession
I’m a small-town Wisconsin artist. “You can’t just be an artist!” They stated. I’ve heard this statement all my life. AND actually believed it. Now I find myself asking, “Why Not?” As a Wisconsin artist, I know I can build the business of my dreams. 3 Questions I’m pondering as an artist: Why can’t…
Read MoreFind Happiness When Life Is Messy
“Happier than a pig in shit,” I said. I said that out loud after touring the Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. As my husband and I were sampling our beer, the words slipped out before my tiny filter could catch them. Laughter rose from my inner most being and it felt so good. Learning…
Read MoreLumineers Concert At Pabst Theater
The Lumineers kick off their world tour at The Pabst Theater. After picking up our will-call tickets, we enter the historic theater. Phones must be locked in the provided cases, ALL recording devices are prohibited. We head for the bar and I order the biggest can of White Claw I’ve ever seen. After mingling in…
Read MoreFinding Community Is Possible
Finding community is hard, but it’s possible. I’m so very proud of the community I live in. I decided to hold a FREE rummage sale this past weekend. Everything was free, although I accepted donations for the American Legion and the Humane Society. It’s the least I can do with the items I no longer…
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