The goal of the week for me has been just to get by. But with emotions running high, even that has been a challenge. Each morning, I think about how I need to structure my day in order to make…
Mourning a Life
Two days ago, I got the call that I’d been dreading for the last three years. I returned late Friday night from a successful two-day shoot in Philadelphia. I was exhausted, but looking forward to being home to enjoy my…
What Valentine’s Day Means to Me
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve never been much of a Valentine’s Day person. It’s not that I felt strongly about it either way, but to me, it was another day on the calendar (perhaps just a day where…
How I’m Finding Peace in Uncertain Times
Since 2020, I’ve been hoping for better times ahead. Haven’t we all? But for me, 2021-2022 have been anything but good times. When my grandmother went to the hospital in October, I never imagined the long and painful road ahead…
How to Celebrate Yourself on Valentine’s Day
For a lot of people, Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day, if you prefer) is about getting showered with love (cue the overpriced roses and chocolate-covered strawberries, here). It’s become a day on the calendar that’s synonymous with heart-shaped boxes of…