Magnetic presence. Clear boundaries.
This was taken in the year after my divorce, during a stretch when life felt lighter in small, unexpected ways. Not a turning point, just a moment of ease finding me where I was. I remember how unguarded it felt, how quickly a daydream could slip in, how softness didn’t need to be explained to…
She wasn’t dressed for spectacle.
She was dressed for movement.
Blue jeans that had already lived a little. A white button-down that didn’t ask for attention.
Illustration created for This is Kendra.
When the mind demands logic and the heart refuses to be silenced, tension follows. This essay reflects on the quiet war between analysis and emotion, and the grounding role consistency plays in restoring clarity, discipline, and internal balance.
Illustration created for This Is Kendra.
In Italian cooking, sugo is about tomatoes, time, and trust in simplicity. This is a foundational tomato sauce I return to again and again—whether for pasta, pizza, or anything that calls for restraint and flavor over excess.
A mimosa doesn’t need much explaining. It’s simple, familiar, and meant to be enjoyed without fuss. Traditionally made with champagne, it works just as well with a good Prosecco or any dry sparkling wine you enjoy. Fresh orange juice and a little attention to proportion are really all it takes. Whether it’s part of a…
Sangria has been a part of my life for years. Back when I lived in DC, I was always the one at the DC United tailgates bringing not one but two types of sangria: white and red. On match day, I’d show up with top-shelf bourbon or bottles of wine from boutique wineries, but the…