WIND
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New Directions!
Some nights you can truly feel the WIND beneath your wings. Its energy feels like inspiration and enthusiasm, oh and courage. The support comes in smiles, nods of understanding, and intent listening faces. Surrounded by Art and those willing to… Continue reading
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Speak Out Loud
Our local chapter of NAMI wanted me to post on my Blog about the upcoming event (May 4th at 7pm) at the Portage Library to help bring awareness to Mental Health. I will be doing a talk on Art… Continue reading
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Badassery is a lifestyle!
"Loyalty isn't a virtue, neither is patience" is what a wise friend wrote to me. At the same time, I was told of a woman leaving her abusive husband. I then wondered, what would a great care package consist of,… Continue reading
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A burden to me!
From "The Rescued Soul" by Christina Enevolds…. "Changing My Focus" "In my early days of working with survivors of sexual abuse, I was chatting with a friend and fellow advocate. With her children still at home, she expressed how careful… Continue reading
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Write Your Fears!
Today a cancer survivor emailed me asking me if I would be interested in http://www.mesothelioma.com/heather/lungleavinday" Her names is Heather Von St. James. You can read more about her story at http://www.mesothelioma.com/heather/#.VMfJgGR4qFI What she has done annually on the First Saturday… Continue reading
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Never Been Before.
My concept of WIND (Women In New Directions) was to energize and expand the inner landscape; in order to grow confident into new choices. Choices that will change your life to reflect more and more your true essence. This week,… Continue reading
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A Wonderful Masterpiece!
Last night, WIND was treated to a class of Zentangle, by Cari Raboin a Certified Zentangle Instructor. I was mis-informed, and thought it was more about one continuous line and not picking up your pen once you started. I was… Continue reading
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Touched by my Art
The journey with "My Lady" has been one that is unknown and a mystery and enthralling to be part of. I just never know the bends it will take and the energy she will be given and even the life… Continue reading
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On the Road to Recovery
My second visit to Copper Country Mental Health was carrying a carpet roll of 26 Art Quilts…or Art Therapy quilts to be more exact. My Lady is being showcased for Recovery Month at this healing space. Shelly and Joe were… Continue reading
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The Process of Becoming You.
It came to me yesterday, that setting up boundaries is a fuzzy idea, but not one we take and pick apart. It seems to be a phrase that sounds good, but what does it mean? What is a boundary and… Continue reading