There are some people in this world whose love changes the entire course of another person’s life. My cousin, is that person for me. As Mother’s Day comes around for the fourteenth time since becoming a mom, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude, emotion, and the kind of love that feels impossible to fully put in…
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May 06, 2026
Stepping Into a Dream: Jordan as Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and a Full Circle Moment
Writing has always been a part of how I make sense of the world, but even more than that, it has given me the chance to step into moments I never thought I would truly experience. Some stories stay with you quietly over the years, and for me, The Phantom of the Opera has always been one of those stories. I still remem…
If you have spent even a little time in Kitsap, chances are you have found yourself wandering through one of Taylor’s events, feeling that unmistakable sense of community she creates so effortlessly. When I had the opportunity to sit down and hear her story, I was immediately struck by how deeply it resonated with my …
I was told about this amazing woman in business in Kingston by Anja’s sweet aunt, who reached out to share a hidden gem tucked right into the heart of downtown. It is funny how many times we can drive past a place daily without realizing the magic waiting just inside. That was exactly the case here. A space that h…
When I first learned that one of my favorite bands in the world, Green Day , had transformed their generation-defining album American Idiot into a Broadway musical, I was both curious and protective of what that music meant to me. That album held a certain kind of raw truth when it was released, something rebelliou…
April 30, 2026
A Season Worth Savoring: Farmers Markets Around Kitsap and Beyond and my family roots.
There’s a very specific kind of magic that arrives quietly in the Pacific Northwest. It’s not marked by a date on the calendar, but by a feeling — the first truly warm morning, the hum of conversation drifting through open air, and the unmistakable return of farmers markets. This is the beginning of what feels like …
There is something really powerful about meeting a woman whose work quietly supports so many other dreams. I first met Mary through a call to action for women in business, and while many incredible women show up in these spaces, Mary’s presence felt steady, grounded, and deeply intentional from the very beginning. Bas…