I imagined preparing for his arrival: the door unlocking, candles already lit, music low. For a moment I wondered if it should be his cologne I was wearing, but it felt truer to let it be my own
Two Pairs
Nude or black? Both are perfectly good shoes. Neither knows yet which night they’re getting invited to.
Cast Iron, Mussels, and the Grill
A cast iron pan of mussels simmering on the grill—less about smoke, more about heat, sauce, and staying outside a little longer than necessary.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.
Taking Shape
A quiet moment where something ordinary begins to take form, one step at a time.
Dressed for Stillness
She stayed in bed longer than she meant to.
A soft tank top, black frames, and a quiet moment with her notebook—proof that style doesn’t require an audience.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.
When Being Seen Replaces Being Present
A reflection on the quiet shift from being seen to being present—and why intimacy, not spectacle, has become the point.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.
It’s In the Waiting
Not every part of the process requires movement. Some steps are about letting things rest.
In Search Of: My Barack Obama
An exploration of presence, attentiveness, and quiet authority — and how those qualities shape shared life when power is held with care.
Barack Obama photographed by Peter Souza for the White House archives.