Reflections & Lessons

My granddaughter smiling during a sweet moment.

The Story and Meaning Behind Keep On At Real Media

A small website I built for my daughter’s virtual celebration in 2020 ended up becoming the start of Keep On At Real Media. It reminded me how much I enjoy creating clear, simple websites for people to connect, work I now do for small businesses and nonprofits.

Denise Nowakowski

Apr 301 min read

A four‑photo collage of Bill, a small feral cat I raised from a kitten to her final years, with the text ‘From the beginning to the end. Thank you Bill (2009–2026).'

Life Lessons From a Small Feral Cat

Losing Bill has reminded me how quickly life moves and how important it is to notice the small, quiet moments while we still have them. Her life, and the lessons she left behind, continue to shape how I live, how I work, and how I appreciate the people and projects that cross my path.

Denise Nowakowski

Feb 33 min read