TAYLOR ENGLE ANDERSON BRAIN

Winter creeps in slowly, draping the world in gray light, longer nights, and a magnetic pull toward blankets and hot drinks.  Despite the joy of the holidays, this season can feel like a challenge. Energy dips, motivation wanes, and the usual spark of inspiration seems to hide beneath layers of cold air and early sunsets. But winter isn’t a death sentence for creativity. It just requires a different rhythm and level of focus. Just like the seasons outside, our bodies, minds,

It’s summer in South County, and sure, you’ve got to be prepared for the odd (somewhat terrifying) wildfire. But otherwise, it’s where everyone wants to be .  At least that’s what we tell ourselves. Aren’t we lucky? Aren’t we blessed? California is just the best.  Although a SoCal summer is truly inimitable, it’s also not the only place to be from June to September. When I lived in Brooklyn, the annual post-spring anthem was, “We OUTSIIIIIDE!” And we were, almost nonstop, unt