Don't you just miss those long summer days filled with pages upon pages of pirates and princesses? With summer fast approaching (like next week) I have put together a summer reading list that has something for everyone.

For an introvert it takes a lot of energy to be around groups of people, even the ones we know well. Often times we need a plan to get revved up for the event of hanging out, and a plan to replenish that energy afterwards.

Shawna Ankenbrandt may have grown up in Texas, but her photography seeks inspiration from some of the most far-flung places on the planet.