"I've been in Marion for eight months now, and I love the joyful willingness of community members to create cool things together."

Emily moved back to Marion, IN, from Los Angeles, CA.

Emily is a singer-songwriter (Emily Shephard Music) who plays the ukulele, and works at Ashley's Ice Cream Cafe downtown.

A joyful woman in a tiara and Oregon Ducks T-shirt celebrates with arms raised in a festive, decorated background.

In the image, a woman is wearing a tiara and a green T-shirt with "Oregon Ducks" printed on it. She has a joyful expression, with a big smile and her arms raised, which suggests enthusiasm and celebration. The background features decorations typical of a festive gathering, with shamrocks and perhaps St. Patrick's Day themes, enhancing the celebratory atmosphere.

The overall mood of the photo is cheerful and lively, evoking feelings of happiness and camaraderie. The woman's expression and the decorative environment suggest a sense of fun, likely associated with a social event or party, making it feel warm and inviting.

Layla Price-Bodkin

Emily Shephard moved back from Los Angeles, CA