January 2019
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Circle of Abuse
"Rape culture is a sociological concept for a setting in which rape is pervasive and normalized due to societal attitudes about gender and sexuality." What many fail to recognize is how their own upbringing is a contributing factor in… Continue reading
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Keep it in the dark.
As I followed along on a Facebook feed, my feelings were of frustration. https://www.facebook.com/catherine.haataja/posts/10218743622122398?comment_id=10218760461623375¬if_id=1547850850956528¬if_t=feed_comment_reply Frustration of two different viewpoints not really understanding the other. Their intentions to be heard, fell on deaf ears; neither side making inroads into a topic… Continue reading
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Acceptance to what is
I listened to a discussion about estrangement on NPR, on 1 A – (Below is the link) 1A why-families-break-up Here are a few words that I resonated with. "I could be myself or I could be the daughter they wanted." Tara … Continue reading
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Splashed Everywhere.
Today I am one of the Featured Artist. My art work will be splashed all over a gallery. A tsunami of color, and the creative expression of me. I will be on display and open to critique and judgement OR… Continue reading