“Uncommunicated expectations are premeditated resentments.” —Neil Strauss
For the month of September, I’m happy to share with you one of my favorite people, Sephera. She and my daughter have been best friends for years, and I’ve grown to think of her as my second daughter. It’s been an absolute joy watching her grow into such a kind and strong young woman. She’s easygoing, adventurous, funny, and always up for deep conversations. I’m so grateful she’s in our lives.
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huddled in closets,
thousands of eyes—
rivers of spiders
skittering,
nothing left to spin.
“The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.”
—Vincent van Gogh
“Being different isn’t a bad thing. It means you are brave enough to be yourself.”
—Tigger
For the month of August, I’m lucky to have two wonderful women to share with you—Anna and Bella. I photographed this mother/daughter pair during sunset at Dillon Beach. They had this fun idea to be old fishermen, and I absolutely loved it!
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don’t argue a thorn
demanding it soften
deny its embedding nature
to turn inward upon itself
leaning on her staff
shuffling barefoot
she wavers slightly
heavy with the moon’s dark spill.
“She did not succumb to the battering of the brutal elements in her life. No, instead, with nourishment and strength from those surrounding her, and from her own deep, strong roots, she continued to grow; not just grow but thrive! So much so that she did not buckle under the weight that was not her own.”—Claudia
For the month of June, my model was my lovely friend Claudia. We met during sunrise, to avoid the heat, and our time together was magical. We wandered the same wooded area I had taken photos in last month, but it looked different, more golden and less dark green. I focused my camera on capturing her lovely energy, smile, and how she connects to nature.
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Every year on my birthday, I write a poem. This year, I decided to pair those words with a series of self-portraits. I’m so grateful for this space and for everyone who stops by to read. If any of these words or images resonate with you, please let me know—I’d love to hear from you. I’m so glad you’re here.
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“A winner is a loser who tried one more time.
Not the smartest.
Not the fastest.
Just the one who didn’t stop.”
—George M. Moore Jr.
For the month of March, my model was my dear friend Penny. I met her in 2013 at the table read for the Listen to Your Mother stage show. We locked eyes across the table, and instantly connected. She possesses a warmth and kindness that allows her to make people feel profoundly seen, a rare gift. She’s a singer, writer, storyteller, caregiver, and one of my favorite people on the planet.
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“You may live in the world as it is, but you can still work to create the world as it should be.” —Michelle Obama
For the month of February, my model was my dear friend Angy. We met in the fifth grade and became instant best friends. I’m grateful for her endearing trust in me, her incredible ability to always push forward, and her steadfast faith. She’s been the friend who always believes in big visions, reaches out when things are impossible, and never gives up on herself or others (me included).
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wetwalking she crept
into darkened oldwoods
bumblebush wept
missing sweetgoods
teardropleaves watch
fairies hiddenbreath wish
forgivenot bitter scotch
weave hopeful freshstitch
sisterthorns together cry
tornfists stitched anew
silkhands won’t comply
our earthbodies stay true
