This quote! It always opens my eyes. We navigate our days and interactions based on how “we are”. We make assumptions without realizing we are doing it. There’s no way we can know what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes. Our hard might be easy for someone else OR our hard might be harder for someone else. Today I will do my best to see things as they are…
The human connection.
Traveling always offers the most interesting conversations and connections with strangers. Each encounter teaches us something and leaves an imprint.
While staying at Jackson Lake Lodge, on a brisk early morning, we met Adel.
One of our favorite things to do is to take the Jackson Lake Breakfast Cruise to Elk Island. We’ve learned from the past that mountain mornings on the boat can be pretty chilly and this year we packed a blanket.
Jackson Lake Lodge Breakfast Cruise
After we arrived on the island, the sun was rising and I started warming up. I unwrapped from the blanket and had it resting in my arms while talking with the ship captain. An older, beautiful, petite woman walked up and stood next to me. I thought she was waiting to talk to the captain but shivering, she said…
“It’s so cold, isn’t it?”
As I started to answer her, I realized how cold she was and asked…
“Do you want to use my blanket?”
Her face lit up and she said, “Yes, thank you, thank you!”
She wrapped herself in it and my heart smiled. I felt so thankful that we brought the blanket and that I could share it with her. She kept herself wrapped in it all through breakfast and on the boat ride back. When we got back to the dock, we reconnected and she gave us this advice…
“Stay together, trust each other and love each other.” – Adel
We hugged and as she walked away she said ” You’re an angel on earth.” which is exactly what I thought about her. That morning, strangers connected over a blanket. I will never forget Adel. ❤️
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It’s been so inspiring to work with Art of Edina and Jill Emmer. Jill is the Director of Art of Edina which provides public space and funding for rising and established artists to display their art. I am the social media manager and event photographer.
Here are a few photos from our recent “See Them Shine” launch party at The Hilltop Restaurant. This project features free-spirited citizens of Edina. Jill captured 12 photos representing each month. The photos are hanging up at The Hilltop through the holidays. You can also purchase a calendar of the photos at The Hilltop or the Edina Senior Center. 100% of the proceeds go to the Art of Edina non-profit partners: Edina Senior Center and Senior Community Services.
© Tracy Blowers
“If we couldn’t laugh, we would all go insane.” – Robert Frost
If you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday season, check out “Getting Plowed: A Holiday Survival Guide” at the Brave New Workshop (BNW). It’s the perfect way to keep the holidays in perspective and release some stress through laughter. The show is quick-witted, entertaining, and hilarious!
Some cool information about BNW:
Before the show…
After the show. 😉
Brave New Workshop
824 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
612-332-6620
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It was an incredibly humid day and I was so impressed with how this couple kept their cool. Every photoshoot has a challenge but those challenges are what make perfect moments. xo
© Tracy Blowers
Would you dare the depths of the Belly of the Dragon?
This “cave” is actually a manmade tunnel to redirect drainage from the upper canyons under HWY 89 to the North Fork River just outside of Kanab, Utah. The water created this ripple effect that looks like you’re going into the depths of a beast.
It is a bit of a shuffle to get down into the entrance but once you’re there, it’s an easy hike. Make sure NOT to walk through if it has rained and always watch the weather while hiking in Utah. You can make this a quick hike just to walk through the tunnel or if you keep going, you can hike another 4 miles to a slot canyon.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel but it does get dark. If you plan to hike through the tunnel, a headlamp would be a good idea.
We had so much fun playing around and taking pictures. There is a lot of graffiti which is too bad. Make sure to leave it like you find it. #leavenotrace
There is plenty of parking and this is fun for the whole family.
To learn more, visit visitsouthernutah.com.
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