Comet C2020 F3 aka “Neowise” My mom once told me that I learned to swear at age two. We were out in the back yard and I pointed up to the stars and said “shit, mama, shit”. What I really meant was “stars are the SHIT”. A few years later, my grampa Norman, who lived next door, showed me the moon and Jupiter (and its visible moons) in a small telescope. I was hooked. My grampa passed away, but my father and I continued on. We attended planetarium shows at the local college, bought a used telescope from a classified ad in the back of a magazine (yes, I’m that old), and went to “star parties” on t ..read more

“Influencers” are the buzzword of the year, but it’s no longer a term we look at with admiration. And the true influencers of the henna community would never in a million years refer to themselves as such. But to desire recognition and respect is human, and you can make that happen! So check out my top ten tips, but be prepared to do the hard work. Success is never instant, no matter what the clickbait tells you. It all begins with respecting yourself - What does that mean? Respecting yourself is not being ashamed of who you are, what you look like, or what level of skill you have. Be gratefu ..read more

Don’t Survive, Thrive! Some travel essentials This July, I spent 5 days in Playa del Carmen with Brittany. We got some fantastic photos, ate lots of delicious food, and experienced some beautiful locations. Of course it’s not all fish tacos and white sand, and this blog post has all the tips you need to survive and thrive south of the border! All of the sun protection - The tropical sun is no joke. You can burn in the shade, even with sunscreen. You’ll need a good m ..read more