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Join me in a virtual space for unique workshops on creativity, travel, entrepreneurship, and Aurora Chasing. Or come out in real life!

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Guiding You to the Northern Lights

It gives me joy to lead everyone under the stars to the Northern Lights!

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Breathe

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate. Only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Embracing A Creative Expansion

When in the presence of the Aurora, three main phases occur that hint at what’s to come: Onset, expansion, and recovery. On my own journey, it seems fitting that this season has been one of expansion.

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Become an Empowered Chaser

So, you want to see the Aurora! The first thing you might ask is “Where should I go?” A new guide has the answers. Photo courtesy of Gary Syrba.

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Chasing the Aurora: A Blog for Newcomers

In many parts of the world, night falls and all one has to do is look up to witness the magnificence that expands out into the atmosphere and beyond the edges of our world. In other parts, it’s not so easy.

Early Silhouettes, No. 2

Untitled Acrylic on canvas, 14×11, by Melissa F Kaelin September 2011

Early Silhouettes, No. 1

Untitled Acrylic on canvas, 14×11, by Melissa F Kaelin September 2011

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Have you heard?!? I’m publishing a book of OVER 100 photos — YOUR photos — YOUR AURORA photos! Would you like to be considered to get published in the largest compilation of Northern Lights photography in Michigan? You don’t have to be a professional photographer. You don’t even need to have a full-size camera. It doesn’t cost a thing. All you need is one photo you’re proud of and a spirit of collaboration! Give me all the warmth and natural beauty you’ve got! It’s been a strange spring. What a lovely river walk though! Know a kid who loves Aurora? On May 14th, they can join the first Young Aurora Chasers club in the region! Take a trip to Longway Planetarium in Flint, Michigan, and get in o transporting one-night event under the planetarium dome! We’ll share our stories, explore the origins of Aurora and weather in space, and gear up for an awesome summer! A girl and her dog. 🥰 A dock on the lakeshore! How I relax in the evening…

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