Short Story: For the Love of Gold

Karst wiped the sweat from his forehead and swallowed hard. The bottomless hole inside him grew bigger and more gnawing. He had spent the entire sweltering day finishing the last roof in this village, and the idea of moving on from here made his chest feel like busting open. These past eight years involved roofing the houses of people settling in the West – something he did not intend to turn into a job – but someone caught a whiff of his skills one day as he worked on his own roof. Right then and there, he was a trapped man. But you have to come by money some way, and that’s the way that chose him.

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For any white person who's ever said, "I'm not racist because..."

For any white person who's ever said, "I'm not racist because... insert all the reasons here" or for anyone who keeps hearing "unpack your racism" and doesn't know what that looks like, I give you my history of being unintentionally racist and/or contributing to the racist system. I hope this helps you think about your own white privilege as well as how you may have intentionally or unintentionally been racist or perpetuated racism.

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Life During Pandemic: The Dill-Volks

During this time of not having sessions in person for an indefinite amount of time, I’m connecting with clients to find out how they’re navigating this #SaferAtHome order during the COVID-19 pandemic. Esther just turned 1mo, and Terra and Garett have had to parent for the first time during a pandemic! So, without further ado, meet The Dill-Volks, and learn how they’re handling this new life.

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Life During Pandemic: The Wimers

During this time of not having sessions in person for an indefinite amount of time, I’ve been connecting with clients to find out how they’re navigating this #SaferAtHome order during the COVID-19 pandemic. As I await answers from more wonderful people, I thought I’d put myself “in front of the camera” and share with you all about how the hubby and I are handling this new life.

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Life During Pandemic: The DeBucks

During this time of not having sessions in person for an indefinite amount of time, I’m connecting with clients to find out how they’re navigating this #SaferAtHome order during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ivan will be turning 1 any day now, and we’ve had to cancel his portrait session documenting that wonderful milestone. So, without further ado, meet The DeBucks, and learn how they’re handling this new life.

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Life During Pandemic: The Arandas

Katy: How are you handling this #SaferAtHome order?
Fabi: It does get exhausting because I am not used to this routine and I don't like feeling anxious going to the store.

How many people can relate to this? 🤚

During this time of not having sessions in person for an indefinite amount of time, I’m connecting with clients to find out how they’re navigating this #SaferAtHome order during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without further ado, meet The Arandas. Learn how they’re handling this new life.

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Life During Pandemic: The Woods

During this time of not having sessions in person for an indefinite amount of time, I’m connecting with clients to find out how they’re navigating this #SaferAtHome order during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without further ado, meet The Woods. Their newest wee one, Morgan, is now 6mos, and her session was supposed to be April 4th. Learn how they’re handling this new life.

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