Sixty-one Novembers ago, my father and mother joined their hearts and lives together in marriage. My mom…

I am often mesmerized by the sky…

“Here,” I said to my husband, handing him my phone. “Take our picture.” …

“Anchorage welcomes you.” The sign, surrounded by cheery summer annuals, made me smile as my friend, Paula, drove toward her house.

“Wanna come to Alaska?” When my friend’s invitation popped into my inbox, I …

A little gift landed in my inbox a few weeks ago. My friend, Ann, sent me a …

Transitions. They are a natural part of life. My last major period of transition resulted in…

New York City. My daughter's new home, as of this past weekend…

Every week I look for glimpses of beauty—in nature, the arts, and the unexpected—and because I'm intentional, I usually find it. It’s a mindset that can be cultivated simply by paying attention and being aware of it around you…

While I love big sweeping vistas that take my breath away (the ocean, the mountains, a valley below), I also like to pause over the small things. Here are some of my favorite photos of beauty in the details this month…