Three and half year ago when Sol was a chubby three year old, Koala was just a few months old and Nila Bindu was but a star in the heavens, we traveled to Ithaca with big dreams and a sparkle in our eyes. We knew we wanted to live in a vibrant community that valued [...]
It’s the darkest day of the year and the moon promises to eclipse for the first time on Solstice in 372 years. This matches what feels like a very special holiday season for us. It’s baby’s first Christmas and this year, more than any other, we are focusing on traditions and special moments. In honor [...]
“Let this be my last word, that I trust in your love.” ~Rabindranath Tagore
I’m participating in Shakti Mama’s self-portrait series and our first assignment was to explore the mask. This could go a million ways. I’ll highlight some thoughts I’ve had through the process of choosing the mask, taking the picture, uploading and posting it. *I feel comfortable behind a mask. Life feels exciting and adventurous. I feel [...]
“A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for” ~Anonymous
{this moment} A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, join in over at SouleMama. **********
Part of the process of starting our own business has been to visit clients from the past few years to collect photographs of Stone’s work for his personal portfolio. Last weekend my parents were visiting and we were able to go on a “date” to take pictures and meet with past clients while they spent [...]
I’ve made a decision that feels SO much better than the back and forth worrying I’ve been doing about this baby and birth. The Plan: I’m going to have a baby. At some point in time, probably in the first week of July I will feel my body revving up to do some amazing transcendental [...]
Motherhood: The Ultimate Slice of Humble Pie. All that I thought I knew has slipped through my fingers these past five and half years. My mother used to say (like I’ve heard many parents say), “You just wait until you have kids of your own–then you’ll see.” I never understood what they meant, because obviously [...]
This is my wish for you: comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss our lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirit sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, [...]