But then, we met the woman we've named the Fierce Protector.
Read moreKeep your sticks and stones. Words do harm.
Growing up, I'm sure we all heard the adage: "sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never harm you" at some point. Now as an adult, I feel that I can say with some confidence and assurance that that adage is utter crap.
Read moreThe utter lie that is sticks and stones...
Growing up, I'm sure we all heard the adage: "sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never harm you" at some point. Now as an adult, I feel that I can say with some confidence and assurance that that adage is utter crap.
Read moreLivin' the dream...
It's one thing to think about and talk about living out your dreams, but a whole other thing to actually do it.
Read moreMaking Art a Part of Life
Art has always been a prominent part of my life. From a young age I fell in love with self-expression. The idea that I could convey bits of my soul to others was something I delighted in. I mean isn't that what people want? To be understood? Known?
Read moreWhat 'art' you all about?
Art is one of those topics that can cause a lot of varied reactions: excitement, blank stares, indifference, or a flashback of a test from high school in which you were supposed to name the painting based on the image...
Read moreArt. Oh, how it thrills me....
I remember clearly the day I was first introduced to art.
I was in the fifth grade and the mom of my crush at the time, Ben, came to speak to our class about famous artists and their work. I thought she was the coolest woman ever....
Read moreShutting Up the Noise
I thought "feminist" was a dirty word...until I had a daughter.
Read moreFailing Forward
I'm afraid of failing. I wasn't always this way, but increasingly this was the pattern I found myself slipping into. I have always tried my hardest at anything I attempted. It would make no difference if I’ve never done it before, I’d give it a go.
Read moreInside Out...
Have you ever walked past a house whose blinds were open and peeked inside? From the outside looking in, you see a space where everything is "just so." But a closer look says it isn’t.
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