Meet Dakota: The Big Softie We Couldn’t Resist Funny how life surprises you—you head to a Jeep Festival for Jeeps and fun, and come home with a new best friend. Right in the middle of all the off-road energy, vendors, and rows of Jeeps was Bark About It Rescue, with a bunch of sweet dogs ready to win hearts and …
From Where I Stand
Connecting with Nature as a Form of Rest 2025 has been a hard year for many. For some, the best year by far, but for others, difficult circumstances have made this year challenging. For me, 2025 brought a fast-paced life intertwined with grief and loss. As a business owner, it’s difficult to keep it all going on a good day …
Escape in Nature: The Importance of Getting Away
Rewind…Reset…Relax Over Easter break, my husband and I had an opportunity to unplug and enjoy a weekend away without technology. It was the most amazing time. We hiked, played games, sat around a campfire and napped. We all know how play is great for development of imagination, dexterity, physical strength, emotional strength and creativity in children. I argue that play …
Beautiful Fall Foliage Art
unique and beautiful fine art “Falling leaves remind us that “letting go” can be beautiful.” – Author Unknown I have always been fascinated with the juxtaposition of the end of summer and beginning of Autumn. Specifically, how brilliant the changing colors contract the remaining greenery. In trying some new artistic techniques, I decided to create a double-exposure in Photoshop using …
Before and After
This week, I decided to create a little art with my photography. I have been playing around with different mixed art media to see if I can find an artistic way to display my photographs as a fine art piece. Rather than creating a before and after of an edited photo, I decided to show a little behind the scenes …





