Twenty-five years ago, Brian and I planned a dream trip to Southeast Asia. We had the itinerary mapped out, the dates set, the budget sorted. Everything was ready—Khmer temples, Balinese waterfalls, night markets, and golden sunsets were waiting for us.

And then, just as we were about to book the flights—surprise.

We found out we were pregnant.

I’ve gathered some of my favorite images that I’ve taken over the years, which help ME return to a feeling of BODY BLISS. Those are the closest words I can think of to describe how my body feels…

I’ve been creating groupings of portraits lately, and finding the process fascinating!

The poet and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh transitioned on January 22nd, 2022. His teachings were an important influence on my life as a younger woman, and continue to nourish me daily.

Navigating surgery, chemotherapy, and the health care system during a global pandemic has been the greatest challenge of my life.

With the cold grey of winter settling into the Northeast, I find the need to seek inspiration from the colors of artwork. Here are some of my favorite images from recent trips to the city.

When having to choose between renovating our bathroom or going to Hawaii over the holidays, it was a no brainer for me.

Annie Leibovitz has been my hero for so long, and a few days ago I met her!

A glimpse into my summer exploring bits of the East Coast, captured into a visual diary.

On a recent trip back home to the Bay Area, I spent time with some wise and wonderful friends, including the acclaimed author Maxine Hong Kingston.

New York City museums are filled with sculpture that fill me with awe, many of them are hundreds of years old. The celebration of the human body inspires me and informs my work.

The great Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says, “Be Beautiful, Be Yourself”. and a little bit of makeup can do wonders in a photograph! (that part is mine).

In her book Goddesses Never Age, Dr. Christiane Northrup says that aging is optional and has a lot to do with mindset. Her advice is to treat yourself like the goddess you are, and even describes how her glamour photoshoot was a transformational experience. I’d have to agree!

This blog entry describes my creative process, how I am inspired by painters like John Singer Sargent, and by the legendary portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz.

I was able to spend the day with Sue Bryce at her studio in LA experiencing what happens behind the scenes of a photoshoot!

In the south of France is a hamlet called Plum Village where a group of Buddhist monks and nuns live and practice the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. My twin sister and I made a pilgrimage to Plum Village, which shaped the rest of my life and marked the beginning of my mindfulness practice.

I just did! “Steal like an Artist” is a book by Austin Kleon, in which he states that nothing is completely original; all creative work builds on what came before. Even Picasso was a creative kleptomaniac!

Being in the presence of Sue was everything I had hoped and thought it would be. She is magnetic, wise, funny, sensual, free-spirited, and one of the most genuine people I have ever met.