Examples of an Imperfect woman
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My daughter’s heart.
If there is to be a woman disappointed with the wedding, It is so much better that it be me…than the Bride. As two woman enter into this day, I can see the dynamics of Mother and Daughter. I see… Continue reading
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My Daughter’s Dreams
The road to the wedding! Literally. What came to me is that my daughter has given me the opportunity to learn how to be a loving mom. How to listen to her needs and orchestrate the final product, to NOT… Continue reading
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Who they are…
I was hesitant to do yoga…for I thought I would be overwhelmed with sorrow or sadness, that my disappointment of my family would take over each pose. But, nothing happened, like that. I was strong and had balance and flexibility.… Continue reading
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I know the difference.
Ever since I heard my mother is coming, as well more siblings than I had originally thought; I have been in a state of Dread. I had to look up Dread, to make sure I have the correct meaning. "To… Continue reading
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A New Play
I think I thought I had to prepare to be different. Prepare to change. Prepare to move backwards, to undo, un-think, un-act. Prepare to undo the authenticity, to no longer be the me that I have uncovered in the painful… Continue reading
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Back When I was 7
"You prepared to see you mother at the wedding?" my husband says to me tonight. "She's not coming," I say….confidently. He says, "SHE'S coming, so you better be prepared." I am to prepare myself for this? How exactly am… Continue reading
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Beyond Fabric!
I am not sure what I expected the Meet the Artist event to be like, but it was way cool….very nicely set up, flowers, cake and refreshments….with wonderful people milling about….surrounded by my quilts. Yet it wasn't about me….really… Continue reading
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The Imperfect Artist!
When I was asked to do a "Meet the Artist" at Copper Country Mental Health, I eagerly said yes…and then I thought….great, I get my Haircut the same week, a few days before….a fresh haircut always makes any outfit look… Continue reading
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Who Believes in Me.
The kick I had in my gut, I at first named it fear….and then, I thought maybe it was guilt…but today, after letting this sensation ride along for a few days, it felt more right calling it the feelings of… Continue reading
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A Reflection of Me.
A few years back, Susan Boyle made a splash in the world, when she began to sing; such an unlikely sound coming from this average looking woman…as my quilts are hung in public, it feels like the complete opposite of… Continue reading