Coaching Business Founder Shaia Bernard

By laura / May 6, 2025 / Comments Off on Coaching Business Founder Shaia Bernard

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

Read More

Appleton Police Department Chief of Police Polly Olson

By laura / April 29, 2025 / Comments Off on Appleton Police Department Chief of Police Polly Olson

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

Read More

Insight Publications Editor Amelia Compton Wolff

By laura / April 22, 2025 / Comments Off on Insight Publications Editor Amelia Compton Wolff

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

Read More

Lawrence University President Laurie Carter

By laura / April 15, 2025 / Comments Off on Lawrence University President Laurie Carter

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

Read More

Fox Cities Performing Art Center President Maria Van Laanen

By laura / April 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Fox Cities Performing Art Center President Maria Van Laanen

The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them.  Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…

Read More

Crohn’s Disease And Autoimmunity

By laura / March 24, 2025 / Comments Off on Crohn’s Disease And Autoimmunity

Refusing to Be Defined by a Crohn’s Disease Diagnosis My first symptoms of Crohn’s Disease began the evening of my Junior prom nearly three decades ago.  Imagine dancing with your date and cutting it short to dash to the nearest restroom.  I remember that night like it was yesterday. “Maybe it’s in your head,” the…

Read More

Ancient Epidaurus Theater

By laura / March 19, 2025 / Comments Off on Ancient Epidaurus Theater

Ancient Epidaurus Theater: A Timeless Marvel of Greece Nestled in the heart of the Peloponnese, the ancient Epidaurus theater is one of Greece’s most awe-inspiring historical sites.  Renowned for its perfect acoustics and elegant symmetry, this theater has stood the test of time, captivating visitors for over two millennia.  Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an…

Read More

Canoe Bay Organic Garden

By laura / March 10, 2025 /

Nestled within the serene landscapes of northwestern Wisconsin lies Canoe Bay. Canoe Bay is a sanctuary that epitomizes tranquility and refined luxury.  As a distinguished member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, this 300-acre estate offers an intimate retreat designed exclusively for couples seeking respite from the demands of daily life. Culinary Delights Rooted in…

Read More

Sturgeon Spearing On Lake Winnebago

By laura / February 8, 2025 /

Sturgeon Spearing Tradition Since the 1950s The propane heater hums softly as it warms the inside of the shanty.  But outside, the February wind sweeps across the frozen expanse of Lake Winnebago.  Inside, my father sits gazing into the dark hole in the ice, just as he has since he was a boy in the…

Read More

Artist Residency Programs

By laura / February 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Artist Residency Programs

Rediscovering the Past: A Journey Through an Artist Residency For many artists, an artist residency provides more than just a quiet space to create-it offers a rare opportunity to step back, reflect, and evolve.  This was exactly the case for me as I embarked on a transformative residency experience at the Trout Museum of Art…

Read More