The stories that affirm our shared humanity are born of self-knowledge, and I rarely gain a deeper understanding of my inner landscape just by scrolling through an endless feed of posts. We are allowed, perhaps even obligated, to prioritize what enriches us—so why don’t we?

A serene lake is set against a dramatic sky with soft hues of sunset and dark clouds.

More college visits. I love when centers of learning include physical reminders of the internal potentials that are being realized in their students.

A circular, tiled ceiling with a large skylight and a hanging mobile is viewed from below.

I’m fascinated whenever I visibly pass through the space between the floors at my local IKEA. It’s two real spaces sandwiching a manmade liminal space that’s fun to overthink.

Black and white view of the ceiling between floors of a large IKEA retail store.

The warmer weather means the excitement of more wildlife outdoors.


Greatly enjoyed seeing the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus perform Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore. The talent and hard work they put into the performance made it a joy to see.

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I’ve become fascinated with the textures of snow this year. Looking closer, the same substance creating totally different worlds.


The massive snow pile that the plows and vehicles can’t reach has been melting and then refreezing into a beautiful crystal mountain that sparkles in the sun.

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Auto-generated description: A snowy landscape with gently undulating, sunlit snowdrifts catching the light.

Today I am appreciating the beautiful slopes and shapes of the lunar landscape snow makes.

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