“It’s like you, only better,” said Jacqueline Kent. It seemed like an oxymoron to me. How can the experience of a photo shoot be authentically transformative? Surely it’s just a change based on the expertise of the hair, makeup, and wardrobe people plus the magic of a gifted photographer. I had to admit, I was skeptical, but something urged me to sign up for the photoshoot. I have always been uncomfortable in front of a camera. When others were goofy or smiling broadly for th

We all know what a “pause” is. It’s a pause in your thoughts or sitting down for a coffee. It’s a time to regroup, to think or just...

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I was captivated by the writing of Rainer Maria Rilke in my mid-20’s. A particular quote jumped out at me then. In my mid-40’s this same...

As this is Indigenous Month and Pride Month, I wanted to honor these groups and present some thoughts from a wider viewpoint. Each of...

The headline for this blog is a partial quote by designer Jonas Bjerr-Poulsen from the magazine, Livingetc (photo #1). The designer of...