Monthly Archives: November, 2013

An Interesting Woman

Stef Thompson     I am an interesting woman because I am a woman of story. I have been created from stories; the stories told to me by others and the stories I tell myself.       Sometimes I am told the story of how I am brave and independent, living a life of …

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Thankful

Jonny Lang I’ve gotta take the time to say, that I’m Thankful, thankful For every single breath that I take I’ve gotta be thankful, thankful More from Jonny Lang Youtube Post by AfrikiSun

Walkers with the Dawn

Langston Hughes Being walkers with the dawn and morning, Walkers with the sun and morning, We are not afraid of night, Nor days of gloom, Nor darkness– Being walkers with the sun and morning. More about Langston Hughes

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me.

Winds of Change

Leanne Venier I strive to tap into the natural creative energy that is shared by and connects all living things and transfer this onto the canvas; my work is intended to be as subtly nourishing and enriching to my viewers as it is to me. — Leanne Venier Leanne Venier previously worked as an engineer …

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No Fear Here

Wheelchair Dancer     I’d like to paint my life in brush strokes large and strong.  In colours loud and fierce.  So that wherever I go, all of me goes.  A life without fear.       I‘ve been thinking about what you have to give up to get wherever you are.  Yes, I’ve been …

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Days

The Kinks Thank you for the days Those endless days, those sacred days you gave me I’m thinking of the days I won’t forget a single day, believe me   More by The Kinks Youtube Post by 13thfloorhendrix

Healing Quote of the Day

Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You …

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McElligot’s Pool

Dr. Seuss If I wait long enough, if I’m patient and cool, Who knows what I’ll catch in McElligot’s pool? Find McElligot’s Pool

Menopausal Midwife

Margo Spellman Each year for the past 15 years I’ve taken a week or two off in the summer to paint. I use this time to grapple with personal issues such as mortality, infertility, pain and transformation. Healing occurs for me when I authentically paint my truth, but also when others find personal healing in …

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