It's always funny to me when people, with no knowledge of the Great Lakes, think of Lake Michigan as a small body of water. It is anything but.
No Land in Sight
Category: essays
When Life Comes Full Circle
I’ve craved the creative outlet and I’ve missed the little community I fostered in this space. I hope you forgive me for leaving so abruptly, and that you’ll accept my return.
Laid To Rest
On the evening of July 19th my amazing grandparents were laid to rest in their beloved Lake Michigan.
What Happened in 2015
2015 brought big changes including a new job and a new city.
Grand Cayman… and where I am now
Last winter I went to Grand Cayman for a week of incredible diving and sunsets. I've only just gone through the photos... You see, that was a problem I always had as a self-employed photographer. I'd work my tail off for my clients and finally save up enough money to take a trip somewhere amazing where I [...]
The Woman Behind “Caring for the Children of Africa”
Take a moment to read this piece I wrote for the VICDA website about my dear friend and inspiration, Annie Copley. I first met Annie in Nairobi in 2006 and had the pleasure of reconnecting with her back in Kenya in 2009. Since her first volunteer stint with VICDA Annie has raised over $100,000 to [...]
A Lady Away
The past couple of weeks have been exciting. I've been lucky enough to book out of town work in truly beautiful locations offering the opportunity for one adventure after another. From driving around Northern Arizona for a week to networking in Toronto to family time in Michigan to experiencing history in Virginia and Maryland it's [...]
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Amboseli National Park in Kenya was my first ever safari experience, back in November 2006. Weyn, a fellow volunteer, was planning a solo visit to Amboseli before heading home and when I got a call over breakfast letting me know that the school where I was volunteering would be closed for the next three days [...]
Jenn Winter 