I'm discovering how much I like to draw. I need creativity without words as a writer and journalist. Writing about governmental policies are maddening and depressing. Making art restores my hope and faith b
This right here is what I want too. Thank you for sharing. “Rest is non-negotiable anymore. I’ve reached the age, and stage of emotional development, I guess, where I have to say no more than I really like to. Time gets sucked away so easily and it becomes more important all the time to manage it in a wise way, if possible. That means I have to make my personal boundaries stronger. Always a challenge for me. However, I want to make more art and spend my days without surrendering my energy to joyless pursuits. A tall order, I know.”
I don’t know if it fits with the theme of this week’s reflection exactly, but I wanted to share that I heard your song “One Voice” with new ears this week. It played while I was driving and had my music on shuffle, and it was like I was hearing it for the first time again. So soulful and such powerful lyrics. Guess I just wanted you to know that your musical art is out in the world doing its powerful, beautiful work.
Thank you, Allison. nine in January 2025 we finally acquired a 10 x 10 plot in our community garden and have been growing vegetables and flowers and herbs, and I have to say that it has given my life more hope and meaning than I could’ve imagined. It’s what I’d been hoping for, but in the doing of it became one of the best things that I’ve ever done. So your quote, “growing a garden while the world burns down” has particular and specific resonance for me. I hope that whoever reads this will find their own way to keep Hope alive. “Whatever that means to you. Keeping hope afloat in the face of mortality. Staying wholly alive through the relentless pursuit of joy.” thank you Allison, for your gorgeous writing and your beautiful heart.
I'm discovering how much I like to draw. I need creativity without words as a writer and journalist. Writing about governmental policies are maddening and depressing. Making art restores my hope and faith b
Thank you, Allison, for talking about the empowerment of “no”.
Maybe it's just me, but I see various versions of Shelby in your drawings?
The middle image, in particular, makes me think of "Just A Little Lovin'".
But I think the others have Shelby-esque qualities, too.
This right here is what I want too. Thank you for sharing. “Rest is non-negotiable anymore. I’ve reached the age, and stage of emotional development, I guess, where I have to say no more than I really like to. Time gets sucked away so easily and it becomes more important all the time to manage it in a wise way, if possible. That means I have to make my personal boundaries stronger. Always a challenge for me. However, I want to make more art and spend my days without surrendering my energy to joyless pursuits. A tall order, I know.”
I don’t know if it fits with the theme of this week’s reflection exactly, but I wanted to share that I heard your song “One Voice” with new ears this week. It played while I was driving and had my music on shuffle, and it was like I was hearing it for the first time again. So soulful and such powerful lyrics. Guess I just wanted you to know that your musical art is out in the world doing its powerful, beautiful work.
Thank you, Allison. nine in January 2025 we finally acquired a 10 x 10 plot in our community garden and have been growing vegetables and flowers and herbs, and I have to say that it has given my life more hope and meaning than I could’ve imagined. It’s what I’d been hoping for, but in the doing of it became one of the best things that I’ve ever done. So your quote, “growing a garden while the world burns down” has particular and specific resonance for me. I hope that whoever reads this will find their own way to keep Hope alive. “Whatever that means to you. Keeping hope afloat in the face of mortality. Staying wholly alive through the relentless pursuit of joy.” thank you Allison, for your gorgeous writing and your beautiful heart.