Sedona, Arizona – Hiking

August 31, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

We have visited Sedona, Arizona for extended stays over the last three years.

Bryant Lake Regional Park – Minnesota

August 30, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

170 beautiful acres including a fenced 9-acre off-leash dog park.

Driggs, Idaho – Best Restaurants

August 27, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

This post was created from our 2019 August trip. Make sure to confirm what is open during the corona virus pandemic before hitting the road. Big Hole Bagel & Bistro was our first stop again for breakfast in Driggs, Idaho. We are always impressed with their service and their portions get us ready for a […]

New Life – Hope in 2020

August 27, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

My beautiful neighbor is having her first baby in 2020. It’s such an uncertain time and hard to navigate risks. One day as we chatted over our fence as we often do, we talked about capturing this moment. We agreed to schedule a photo shoot because we have both limited our exposure to the virus. […]

A Visitor – A Sign

August 21, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

I never take moments like this for granted. I was getting packed up to visit my parents and about to walk out the door. All of a sudden, I remembered a dog toy that I wanted to bring along that was out in our backyard. I ran to the back door and just as I […]

West Lake Quarter – Uptown Minneapolis – Social Photo Shoot

August 18, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

West Lake Quarter is the ultimate picturesque area of Uptown, Minneapolis. They offer beautiful green spaces just steps from the shores of Bde Maka Ska. Comfortable homes with stunning views and thoughtful amenities. Visit their website for more information: http://www.westlakequarter.com Below are some recent photos that I took for their social media sites. ©What Stirs […]

History at Heart – Art Installation – Minnesota

August 8, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

We are grieving. We are longing. We are dreaming. – MN Historical Society 1,000 hearts line the fence at Mill City Museum. The Minnesota Historical Society created this raw art installation as a space for people to share their thoughts. We are living in a historic moment. The world feels upside down but as I […]

Sunflowers – Minnesota

July 29, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Some express their appreciation through a gift, a picture, a song, or maybe a flower, sometimes it’s the simple things that speak the loudest. – Johnny Fish Have you visited one of the Fish Sunflowers sites? They are so beautiful and FREE! All they ask is that you share your photos via social and spread […]

What Stirs Your Soul – Growing During Hard Times

May 24, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

When I look back, I realize that it was during the hardest times in my life that I put roots down, grew stronger, and found solid ground (even though I didn’t know it at the time). That probably doesn’t feel possible right now. It is hard to see clear when we are in the middle […]

Birdtown Flats – Robbinsdale, Minnesota

May 23, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Recent photo shoot at Birdtown Flats in Robbinsdale for social media use. Birdtown Flats is a new community offering studios, one, and two-bedroom apartments for rent. With its convenient location in downtown and a long list of exclusive amenities, their unique homes strike the perfect balance between active and relaxed. They are also pet-friendly! © […]