Current Affairs
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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
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Without you in it.
In life there are people whose path we cross, that are bright spots. Whose energy, humor, respect, and friendship add joy to your life. We didn't see each other often, but when we did, it was always a fun connection.… Continue reading
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A joyful ride
Sometimes it feels like we are walking in circles, not getting anywhere, either personally or collectively. However, each of us carry a part of the evolution of humanity. We can only push back, IF there is something to push against. Is… Continue reading
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Columbus day is a perfect example of something having two sides – ask the Indigenous people what they think of this day? I like that my phone calendar has both of them listed. I listened to Krista Tippett's podcast "On… Continue reading
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Truth held with Respect.
As a woman, a woman who has survived sexual abuse, I am left wondering how to fit reality into my future. The reality of Dr. Ford's words and how the response was so ineffective. What does this say to women who… Continue reading
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I Believe Her
This past week, I listened and watched Dr. Christine Blasey Ford speak. I admire the courage it took to speak. As she said, she was the one lone voice against many. I was surprised by my response to her speaking.… Continue reading
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Unsafe for children to attend!
If we were to be completely honest and truthful, when sexual abuse scandal happens, are we not more shocked at where it happened, than to whom it happened to? Are we not more blown back by the place and circle,… Continue reading
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I have listened to a few priests, and catholic leaders speak about the sexual abuse within the church. Mostly, what I find is that they are dancing with words and shining lights in all directions and somehow dodging the full… Continue reading
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"The only necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke I wrote a scathing post and just "saved" it. Perhaps it is my trauma reacting to the Catholic church, the years, those who knew and… Continue reading
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Hours of Art
An Art Show was planned before the flooding rain came. And now…we wondered do we carry on. Are there rules, or is there a period between disaster and when we gather for joy? The show is scheduled for Sunday Afternoon,… Continue reading