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Just One of Those Days...

It's just one of those days. I miss my Mom. In moments like this, when the world is falling off its axis, I wish, of all people, I could...

Dana Sayre

Mar 25, 20202 min read

I'll see you in another life...

January 4th will be the one-year anniversary of my mom’s passing. It feels like yesterday and a lifetime ago.

Dana Sayre

Dec 31, 20193 min read

I Don't Know What I'm Doing

I don’t know what the next step is, and I don’t know what I’m doing-but I feel like this is a beginning… I’m speaking up.

Dana Sayre

Nov 14, 20195 min read

It Takes a Village: Creating a Space For Kate

A Space for Kate isn't just the organization business we started February 2019. Creating a space has been part of my journey (with Kate).

Dana Sayre

Oct 14, 20193 min read

What's Up: Life Lately

Tuesday- a day in the life. I am currently working on a few logos and in great company with Leo, the lion. I especially love that Leo...

Dana Sayre

Oct 8, 20192 min read

Swimming With Rob

When Rob and I got engaged last July, we didn't have plans for engagement pictures but we did talk about how fun it would be to capture "us"

Dana Sayre

Sep 27, 20193 min read

Look for the Signs

Last night I had a dream that I called my Mom. I remember hearing her voice and thinking "it's her voice". She was so happy and light.

Dana Sayre

Sep 25, 20192 min read

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...

Sometimes it's just fun to look at stuff :)

Dana Sayre

Sep 11, 20193 min read

Running: The True Story

Running isn't something I've always enjoyed. I used to despise it. I couldn't breathe. I didn't know what I was supposed to do with my...

Dana Sayre

Sep 10, 20191 min read

Take Pause

But I hear my Mom whisper from someplace in the universe to spend time in nature because the deer and squirrels aren't worrying about a 401k

Dana Sayre

Sep 6, 20192 min read

Penny from Heaven

A few days after my mom passed, Aunt Chris asked me if I ever heard about "a penny from heaven"...

Dana Sayre

Aug 21, 20192 min read

My Truth. I am Grieving.

The process of becoming...a journey

Dana Sayre

Aug 2, 20192 min read

I'm an Artist

I can recall the exact moment I called myself an artist. It was about two years after I received my BFA in Graphic Design. I was working...

Dana Sayre

Jul 31, 20193 min read

Tuesday: Exit the Routine

I am the definition of a creature of habit. I like routine. I like starting my day with a workout, (typically yoga or running). I like...

Dana Sayre

Jul 30, 20193 min read

Cancer is a Catalyst

The moment I heard the words "you have cancer", spoken to my Mom, a nervous energy took over my body. I was paralyzed. That's MY Mom.

Dana Sayre

Jul 24, 20193 min read

The Five Minute Pescatarian

I tell Julie my fail and like the amazing friend she is, she calls me on my bullshit. "Dana, you aren't vegetarian or pescatarian...

Dana Sayre

Jul 23, 20193 min read

Hi. I'm Dana.

Truth is, I never really considered writing a blog until recently. I've been waking up in the middle of the night with this dialogue ...

Dana Sayre

Jul 21, 20192 min read