I spent so much time doodling on my tablet yesterday that I gave myself an unprecedented gnarly one-sided headache. Note to self: posture is important, and being hunched over a coffee table while leaning to
Oh my dahlias
I’m oh so grateful to be in a place where Dahlias flourish. These blooms have me at hello every darn season, and man oh man they’re so freakishly beautiful and unique. …and fun to photograph.
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Wild Sunshine
I’m back at my parent’s house for the week, and there’s been an unexpected pleasant surprise here in the high desert foothills of Colorado. Sunflowers. Little wild ones are everywhere. Yeah, it’s usually super dry
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Island Dreaming
Just because it’s fun to dream, and the thought of living on a small island (or boat) is more appealing than ever these days… It’s fun to sit down and think – hey, it could
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Smile
It’s hard not to smile when you’re at the beach. …and also have your heartbreak a little when you have to leave. But also feel refreshed, grateful and inspired. Just got back from a surf
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Dreaming up the perfect day
It’s relaxing to just let my mind wander and reminisce, especially about sunshine, salt, sand, and surf. Which had me thinking this juicy thought: if I could describe my perfect beach day, what would it
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Letting My Mind Fly
Just going to get some random th0ughts out there and let my mind fly for a bit. Ok, I love this picture too, realized I hadn’t shared it on here, and well, it was a
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Mamanessss
Ohh Levi, how I love being your Mama. It’s a blast. He’s a blast. and I never knew a kid could be this much fun. I am so thankful for my mom who constantly showed
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A surf with the most interesting man in the world
Surfing has provided some of the most memorable mental images of my life, an excuse to travel to some incredibly jaw-droppingly beautiful places, and as much as I prefer an uncrowded lineup, an opportunity to
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From the HUJI cam archives
Not going to lie, the current season I’m in is far from inspiring or motivating to want to take a plethora of pictures. And that’s ok. I’m learning it’s ok to not be on my
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Winter Solstice Vibes
This time of year is a challenge: The sun rose today at 7:54 am and set at 4:18 pm. It was dark at 3:15 because the rain clouds were so thick, and when the sun
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Cheers to 10 years of Goldfish Kiss
Well, Goldfish Kiss is officially 10 years old. Yup. A decade ago tonight, I sat, sweaty after a workout, underneath a strong air conditioning vent at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf on Diamond Head,
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Craving
Well, I just looked at the weather report for the next 10 days, which has me craving stuff like this more than a gigantic smothered breakfast burrito the size of a football. Yum. Maybe I
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A few thoughts at 40
Hey There. Long time no write. Which means it’s time to just regurgitate some thoughts. Also writing the perfect blog post intro takes so much time sometimes that it keeps me from even starting a
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Dog Walk Chic
I just realized the occasion I get dressed up most frequently for, is our dog walks. I mean, they are a highlight of my day, and I think Kili appreciates the effort I take in