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Dive into categories of art, nature, music, & reflections about everyday life.

  • Little girl with flower in her hair

    Flower Child

    Your mind is a garden.
    Plant seeds of thought and harvest joy in daylilies, and in life. Honor pollinators in garden sanctuaries. This category is where I celebrate all things rooted in the earth. Check out The Daylily Garden Showcase, a slideshow of a few of my colorful flowers. More coming soon.

  • Man with many tattoos

    One World, Many Stories

    A thoughtful view on diversity, culture, and connection.
    Explore the big-picture issues that shape our communities and inner lives through travel, history, current events, and personal reflections. Read about Don Caskey, the man whose photo is above, and LGBTQ+ Resources, a comprehensive list of websites in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Stacy Jo and her husband in the mountains 30 years ago.

    The Soundtrack of Us

    Songs, Soundtracks, and Musical Memories
    From #MusicMonday to meaningful lyrics, this is where I post tunes I think you might recognize as award winners today, to ones that spark nostalgia—1980s Alternative, Classical-ish Favorites, and recently released rock/blues. The Classical-ish list is available on Apple Music. The picture above was Greg and me 30 years ago, a time of soundtracks.

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  • Stacy Jo's encaustic painting "An Angel Takes Wing"

    The Creative Current

    Art, Expression, and Creating Things That Matter
    Dance, sculpture, encaustic, and what speaks to the soul. The Creative Current flows continuously. The image above is an abstract encaustic painting I created and displayed in an exhibition last year. I don’t have much art posted, but check out this Tiny Dancer.

  • Me meditating after a climb

    Thought Garden

    Books, Beliefs, and Big Ideas
    A reflective space where ideas bloom. I face life’s profound questions, spiritual curiosity, and gratitude. Above is a photo of me taking a mindful moment after rock climbing. Climbing was very intentional activity and helped me get into that deep thought. Explore some ideas for a mindful life and more physical intentions in Bring Back You.

  • Kale for sale in grocery basket

    Life, Unfiltered

    The everyday mess and magic.
    Honest thoughts on parenting, transitions, personal growth, and learning to let go. A post written about any beautiful, complicated moment in time. The Beauty of Becoming might resonate with you. You’ll either know just what I’m talking about or be happy to know what’s coming next. Either way, it’s best to laugh, like in my favorite, Kale Chips Are Gross.