Two Steps Back

03/13/2024

Just a few of the amazing birds we saw last weekend at ! It was a beautiful day for a photo adventure, and all of the animals were more than happy to show off for the camera. Absolutely love spending time here!

03/08/2024

Rainy day West Virginia. My heart belongs to the mountains… ❤️

02/29/2024

Year of the Dragon… I don’t know about you, but we are definitely ready for a new year of opportunity and growth. Can’t wait to see where this year takes us.

02/16/2024

In today’s fast-paced hustle culture, it can be increasingly difficult to carve out extra time in your day to practice mindfulness and meditation. Finding these little moments of peace, however, are an essential part of self-care. That’s why we like to try and find small, everyday tasks that we’re already doing, and turn them into mini rituals that ground us in the present moment, even if it’s just for a minute or two.

Take your morning cup of coffee, for example. By practicing mindfulness while preparing that first, rejuvenating cup of hot coffee, you can start your day with intention and peace of mind. Pay full attention to each step of the process, no matter what your favorite method of brewing is. Engage all of your senses. Listen to each sound in the process, the drip of water, the crunch of sugar, the sound of the metal spoon hitting the glass walls of the mug as you stir… Smell the rich aroma of the coffee as the water pours through it. See the warm, smooth color as it splashes into the mug, watch the steam rise and curl into the air above it. Savor the delicious taste on your tongue as you take that first sip…

Breathe deeply, and try to just be fully in the moment, just in the time it takes to prepare and drink your morning cup of coffee. Appreciate it for the warmth and happiness it brings you. Do each step deliberately, with full focus and intent. It may not seem like much on its own, but by reclaiming even the simplest of everyday tasks, we can transform them into rituals of purpose and peace of mind.

In today’s fast-paced hustle culture, it can be increasingly difficult to carve out extra time in your day to practice mindfulness and meditation. Finding th...

02/14/2024

Sometimes you have to take a second to actually enjoy the sunset, not just shoot it….

02/09/2024

I don’t know who needs to hear this today, but:

-It’s ok to feel sad, even if you have a lot to be grateful for in your life
-It’s ok to feel happy, even if you’re surrounded by suffering and grief
-It’s ok to feel unfulfilled, even though there are others who have much less than you
-It’s ok to feel content, even though you have less than most people think you should
-It’s ok to take a break, even though you have a mountain of to-dos waiting for you

You’re entitled to feel all of your feelings, and you don’t have to justify them to anyone. Take a deep breath. Give yourself permission to be fully you today. That’s enough.

02/07/2024

New camera lens means going on a quick photo shoot downtown, just to kick the tires a bit. It’s never too late to learn new things.

02/01/2024

Sometimes, all you need is a good cuppa…

01/29/2024

We have a new house guest for the winter. Apparently, this little guy has been living in one of my prop boxes full of moss that I collected months ago, intending to make some mini jar terrariums. The least I can do is make sure they’re comfortable and well fed until the weather warms back up again in the spring…

01/16/2024

Had to get out and brave the elements for a bit, just so we could appreciate the beauty of all this newly fallen snow.

01/15/2024

New video up on YouTube. The weather outside may be frightful right now, but these beachy vibes are sure to warm you up…
https://youtu.be/GoLhIr_UjUY?si=MtQjE0oRyqsw7vXz

A small window into the more than 4,000 acre preserve on Edisto Island, known as Botany Bay. This Sea Islands sanctuary has something for everyone, from an a...

01/02/2024

New YouTube video up, just in time for the New Year! Come see all the beautiful, custom silk lantern displays currently up as part of Nashville Zoo’s Zoolumination!

Come explore Zoolumination with us, the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival, right here at our own Nashville Zoo. With over 1000 custom-made silk lant...

01/01/2024

One year is exhaustedly lying down to rest for the last time, while a new year is chomping at the bit, impatient for its chance to have a go at things. Wishing you all a new season of wondrous possibility and reinvention. Thank you for being with us so far…

12/30/2023

Eye see you…

12/25/2023

Traveling for the holidays and caught this bit of sunset blazing in the side view mirror. Giving me flashbacks of all those end of the world movies...

12/23/2023

New video up on YouTube today, to get you in that holiday spirit! Hope you enjoy!

Join us as we explore the holiday lights set up at Nashville Zoo this season for 2023. Grab yourself a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle up under a cozy blanket, and...