“All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.” ― Edgar Allan Poe Continuing the build out of my bucket list — or as I call it, my “bokeh list” (you can find out why here) — here are my next three dream adventures: Isle of […]
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Nature
See the Beauty: Curiosity
“Curiosity is our friend that teaches us how to become ourselves. And it’s a very gentle friend and a very forgiving friend, and a very constant one.” ― Elizabeth Gilbert In our house, we often remind each other to be curious not judgmental — a line attributed to Walt […]
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See the Beauty: Silence
“Silence is not the absence of something but the presence of everything . . . It is the presence of time, undisturbed. It can be felt within the chest. Silence nurtures our nature, our human nature, and lets us know who we are. Left with a more receptive mind and […]
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Evensong, Poems for Pilgrims
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I half-expected life to involve a gentle dawning, followed by smooth sailing, and topped off with a cozy fire pit and a soft pillow. I think I might have believed that life was all about making the right choices; and if you chose perfectly, as naturally […]
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Mary Beth Family Photos | Portrait Photographer | Indianapolis
It’s always great to meet a new client, especially when that means capturing family portraits while exploring the newly opened ruins of Holliday Park in Indianapolis.
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Zunk Mini Family Session | Portrait Photographer | Indianapolis
On a warm fall day in Indianapolis, all four members of the Zunk Family and I traipsed around the grounds of the 100 Acres at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
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Lake Street Dive | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival | Lyons, Colorado
I’ve yet to witness someone dominate a stage the way Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive does. She brings tantalizing energy, charisma and charm to her performances… and so do her three bandmates. This fabulous foursome met while studying at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston in 2004 and […]
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Josh Ritter | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival | Lyons, Colorado
Take a look around during a Josh Ritter show and notice the beaming smiles on the faces of everyone in the crowd. His passion and talent for songwriting shines through in his thought-provoking and emotional lyrics. Over the course of nine studio albums, he has earned the title of one of the “100 Greatest Living […]
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SHEL | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival | Lyons, Colorado
Colorado born and raised, the four sisters who make up SHEL tapped into their roots on the Planet Bluegrass stage. With two studio albums released, this supergroup brings a wide breadth of musical talent to their performances, ranging from mandolin to accordion to beat boxing. Boasting an edgy yet feminine sound, […]
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The Revivalists | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival | Lyons, Colorado
Hailing from New Orleans, this seven-piece rock n’ roll band brought an electrifying performance to the Planet Bluegrass stage. The show provided a lively mix-up from the rest of the weekend and had everyone up off their blankets, grooving throughout most of the 90-minute set. The Revivalists pride themselves on their unique sound and […]
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