Vintage Purse Strings

Vintage Purse

A small, worn travel suitcase with the silver strings of a vintage purse draped over the side appeared in my dream as if a photo shoot. The image captivated me—camera shot hugged up close and angled towards a vanishing point. I rolled over in the dark and groggily sketched a crude reproduction onto journal pages.
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My Life Mantra

forgive

Forgive those who have hurt you. Let go. Ask for forgiveness from those you have hurt.

Travel to destinations you’ve never planned to see.

Don’t ever let yourself get too comfortable.

Don’t be afraid to wander and get lost. READ THE ENTIRE POST…

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I Am Beautiful?

Elya's Face

This poem is about aging and how, as women, we can be extremely harsh on our bodies as they change and go through what is a very natural part of life.Also, how we will do everything in our power to slow down and delay the inevitable. I am not passing judgement here. I am as guilty [...]

How can anything enjoy growing in this? by Lisa Brickner

New Growth

When I’m gardening, and as I start cultivating the hard, dry, soil, I think to myself, how can anything enjoy growing in this? But after adding the amendments needed to nourish the soil, and running my fingers through the moist, aerated, rich earth, I find I’m energized. As if I’m getting that same nourishment!

Then as [...]

Meet artist Phyllis Southworth!

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My artistic journey began as a child, as do all journeys.  Wonder, curiosity, and the beauty around me inspired me to try to express myself artistically.  I believe that we naturally try to find a way to express what overflows from our souls and spirits. Â
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A mystery and beauty surround us both within and about us [...]