Examples of an Imperfect woman

  • A mask I wore

    I think the value of a christian is more in the eye of the beholder.  It appears quite different from the outside looking in.   I feel I am less in the eyes of christians. And more in my own.… Continue reading

  • Truth of What Is.

    Niceness stays quiet. Kindness speaks up. Niceness is toxic. Kindness is healing. Niceness lies to keep the peace. Kindness knows the only way to make peace is to tell the truth. Niceness holds back. Kindness moves forward with humility, gentleness… Continue reading

  • Express the Inexpressible.

    This blog has been a space to put down my confusion to express the inexpressible.   I had to look up the word "inexpressible". "(of a feeling) too strong to be described or conveyed in words." "not capable of being… Continue reading

  • Commitment to myself

    "If abandonment is the core wound the disconnection from mother the loss of wholeness then the most potent of medicine  is the ancient commitment to never abandon yourself to discover wholeness in the whole-mess to be a loving mother to… Continue reading

  • Out of My Mind

    I was asked to write an article for this paper. I have never written formally before. I have written a million or more words in my journals and on my blogs, but nothing formal.   It took many first starts… Continue reading

  • I live in peace

    Ten years ago today, I was the Keynote Speaker at Dial Help's Gala held at Michigan Tech. My Storyline quilts were also on display. I was going public in a fancy way.   I remember the feelings of shame/anxiety and… Continue reading

  • Days for Joy

    Growing up in a large family and being the oldest of 14 – there was much opportunity to pick up the slack. Balls were dropped, neglect organically happened due to the sheer numbers.  I was like a sponge – soaking… Continue reading

  • I Celebrate Individual Freedoms

    On this Independence Day, most will celebrate Freedom – and I believe there are many who cannot see beyond their own choices; in religion and love, and I guess politics.  They want to color the whole world so it reflects… Continue reading

  • You be You; honestly.

    "Do you like these kind of quilts?" I heard a woman say to her friend – as they gazed at a wall where my art hung. "No" she replied.  And the first woman says, "Me neither, another thing we have… Continue reading

  • You do not stand alone.

    I stood up for a child. My child. My 4 children. I stood for my siblings. I stood for their kids. I stood for the little girl inside of me. I stood for children everywhere who have been waiting for… Continue reading