Lawrence Arts Center
Photo by Ann Dean
“Pearl” at Lawrence Arts Center
Photo by Ann Dean
“Pearl” at Lawrence Arts Center
Photo by Ann Dean
Theatre Lawrence
Photo by James Diemer
“Phantom (Kittie)” at Theatre Lawrence
Photo by James Diemer
The University of Kansas
Photo by Luke Jordan
“Ilse” at The University of Kansas
Photo by Luke Jordan
The University of Kansas
Photo by Luke Jordan
Wichita Grand Opera
2026 — the “year of the analog!” Stay connected with your humanness in the time of AI one read at a time with recommendations from my reads of 2025.
Need something spooky to do for Halloween in Chicago? Join my roommate Kieran and me on a Windy City Ghosts Tour!
My time in Whitefish and Kalispell, MT was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Here are 5 reasons you should choose Montana for your next vacation!
Celebrate Juneteenth. Check out titles to add to any kiddo’s bookshelf to teach them about the Black American experience and activism in a way they can understand. Or connect with your inner child and enjoy them yourself!
Explore titles that made it off my TBR (“To Be Read”) pile from 2024. Let’s chat 2025 reading goals in the comments!
Bookmark this post for the “Best of the Best” date/friendship date spots in the Kansas City (KC) and Lawrence (LFK) area — places in the heartland that hold a special place in my heart.
“Theatre people,” here’s what I do to get through when I miss performing. Share what you do when you miss theatre in the comments!
Read about why I love the cult classic Rocky Horror so much and my experience performing the show at Theatre Lawrence in Lawrence, KS!
This year hasn’t felt easy so far, but it’s been jam-packed with Lessons. (Capital “L” Lessons, okay?) Thankfully, I’m never one to give up on finding and holding onto the good.
“Take me to the beach!” will be my forever mood. Who can relate? Follow along on my trip to St. Pete, FL.
Let’s celebrate Halloween with one of the most relatable nostalgic American pastimes — childhood cartoons!
This one’s for the Halloween lovers. Check out costumes of Nina from Black Swan, Thorn from The Hex Girls from Scooby-Doo, Sweeney Todd from Sweeney Todd — plus a bonus costume!
This past May was my second time in Cali! Here’s what I wore on my second work trip of the year — this time with my best friend.
Who doesn’t want to feel just a little bit like a rockstar? Discover an edgier fashion style this fall.
Check out what I am wearing as summer transitions into fall like neutral key pieces, accessories with pearl details, and structured layering items!
Get inspiration for holiday party outfit ideas for Christmas or New Year’s with looks I curated from pieces already in my closet!
Approached to shoot your first wedding? Here you’ll find the basics on how to have a successful first wedding shoot as an independent small business photographer.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a colorful photoshoot inspired by the wonderful world of musical theatre!
There’s no better time to take up reading as a cozy hobby than Fall! Even though National Library Card Sign-Up Month was in September, you can visit the library year-long and get access to TONS of titles. I only bought 4 of the books featured in this post — all of the others were read with the help of my shiny library card. Check out 5 ways to kickstart your reading journey, reviews of books I’ve read so far this year, then “read like me.” :)