

- Jul 19, 2022
- 14 min
Miss Michigan week 2022 recap
For three years, I've been working and working for the opportunity to get back on the Miss Michigan stage. It hasn't been easy (even THAT...


- Jun 12, 2022
- 4 min
The State of the Arts in West Michigan
Can I just say... I am so lucky to call Grand Rapids, Michigan home. West Michigan is not only a beautiful and upbeat place to live, but...

- Apr 26, 2022
- 8 min
A crowning day - Miss Shoreline and West Michigan Recap!
One of my original goals in starting this blog was to document my own pageant experiences. This has multiple purposes: First, to give me...

- Feb 27, 2022
- 5 min
Winter in Michigan: What Seasonal Depression taught me about the Arts
I love Michigan. I really do. I love our seasons, I love our beaches and lakes and rivers and cities. The one thing I don't love? Winter....


- Jan 1, 2022
- 5 min
Miss America Turned 100, and Yes, People Care
You know when you go back to a place you love and it just gives you butterflies? The scent, the sounds, the sights… Maybe it's just the...

- Jul 20, 2021
- 4 min
Why do the arts matter?
If we haven't met, hi! I'm Sarah, and I'm a firm believer in a couple of things. One of those things is this: The arts are for everyone....


- Jun 29, 2021
- 5 min
Hustle & Heart will set you apart: Takeaways from Miss Michigan
I’ve been waiting for this last weekend for the last two years—Miss Michigan WEEK. Who else missed the energy and buzz of a full audience...