I love to travel, even when it is "just" a long weekend getaway or back and forth between my homes of Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i and Cologne, Germany. Having become a bit of a gearhead while ultralight long-distance backpacking on the Appalachian Trail in the early aughts, I then navigated international travel and a move clear across the globe since. I've become fascinated with essential items in demanding conditions and what minimal and creative living look like on the move for me. Over time I've also discovered that anticipation can add to enjoyment of my adventures, so I start packing well in advance, devise lists of experiences I'd like to do (and at the end of the trip, next time), items to confirm in advance, and the like. Here you will find my current packing list in video, checklist, and sketchbook form to inspire your adventures.

Reflective writing has become an integral part of my personal creative practice and I encourage students and clients to create their own simple process of capturing ideas, insights, and information so they can live extraordinary lives. There's no right way to archive your creative process, just what works for you. If you're just getting started, keep it simple and try establishing the habit of capturing your intentions and thoughts in short bursts at the start and end of class, sessions, or days. Consider using my prompts as impulses or others that resonate with you.

In this piece I will explore the uniqueness of ballet technique as a practice that extends the virtue of dancers to their audience, using the philosophical framework of Aristotle, Alasdair MacIntyre, and Elaine Scarry as well as my own experience in dance.

The parent of a curious, talented, and hardworking young ballet student asked me recently what resources I recommend for dancers to learn more about topics such as Anatomy, Kinesiology, Movement Science, and Injury-Prevention. They had noticed some of my articles on Movement Analysis and Sustainable, Mindful Movement and wanted to see what further tools I might know of.

The first month of 2026 was absolutely packed, with a bit of restful reflection at the start and then a full-tilt boogie back into teaching and creating, plus more snowy wintery weather than I have yet to see in Cologne!

Twenty Twenty-Five so glad to be alive, finding me floating, spreading wings to fly. That's an excerpt from the poem I shared when I declared my Word of the Year and practices to make it so. Here I reflect on the soaring times and storms of 2025.

Happy Women's History Month in March and International Women's Day Sunday March 8th, 2026! We can all challenge gender stereotypes, call out discrimination, draw attention to bias, and seek out positive action. Collective activism is what drives change. From grassroots action to wide-scale momentum, we can all Give To Gain.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW) is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope and visibility to individuals and loved ones impacted by eating disorders. In 2026 I participated as a collaborator for the 4th time, shared a message of hope, statistics, and resources.

This is a flip-through of my Annual Collections Book for 2026 so far, including my Twenty 26s in 2026 projects, creative challenges planned, notes and memories along the way. Loosely arranged according to my 8 major focus areas; Read, Write, Create, Practice, Serve, Connect, Sustain, and Adventure; in this way I get a somewhat holistic picture of my intentions and goals for the year. I focus on actions I can take, then see what results occur. Then I reflect, recommit or change direction, and carry on creating!

Declaring my 2026 Word of the Year is PLUCK! Writing out my word in my Bullet Journal, grounding it in beautiful imagery, verse and rhythm, placing it where I will interact with it daily and be reminded or where I'm coming from in 2026 will provide support for my commitment, provide a solid place for being and making a powerful stand.

The last quarter of 2025 and holiday season were particularly full for me even compared to past hectic years, and I worked (danced, taught, published…) hard, then partied hard with my beloved, friends and family. I then collapsed into a short period of lovely rest to reset before returning to my joyful commitments in the New Year.

The trending term the kids use online is a "Journal Ecosystem" this cute name peeves me just a bit since every system is does not work together symbiotically as a true ecosystem does. Still, the concept of relying on analog tools, paper first, for planning, writing, organizing thoughts and projects is absolutely down my alley. For years creators have used the term "Techo Kaigi" or planner meeting in Japanese, to describe this reflection on current notebooks in use. Though my main squeeze is dance, if you've been around you know that writing, poetry, collage, photography, music and other creative media are very much at play and all current projects find a home in my system.