Category Archives: Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Monday Morning Musings: Mother’s Day Magnolias

A drink of dew and spring rain in a Butterfly tasting spoon Mothers come in all colors Generating or passing leaving a mark however short or long in sharp clarity or gentle softness There is lap enough for all of … Continue reading

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Woman of Africa II

This was my first effort at a clay art vase with a story, not just abstract art. At first, I did not intend to put this one in the auction because I was rather partial to it. I made others … Continue reading

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The view from floor 7

I often take a photograph from the window of my hotel, and I have certainly over the years had some pretty great views. This was not one of them. It did look better at sunrise and at night when the … Continue reading

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Power to the Women

* The Bitter Southerner – Great Stories from the South. “The Bitter Southern exists to explore, from every possible angle, the duality of the Southern thing.”

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A work in progress from Taylor Hill

It has been rain city here for 3 days and still counting, plus, the temperature dropped to freezing. Before the ice came, I made a run to the grocery store this afternoon. R said, “It is raining.” Yes, I know; … Continue reading

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Bringing myself flowers: “We need bread but we need roses, too.”

“What the woman who labors wants is the right to live, not simply exist — the right to life as the rich woman has the right to life, and the sun and music and art. You have nothing that the … Continue reading

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Under the waxing Gibbous moon

I worked on this piece for a number of days and finally completed it last night. The cut on this bottle went well, so the third time was the charm for me. It does indeed just take a bit of … Continue reading

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Happy Place Redux

Just about any place in the new kitchen is filled with happy for me. Many of my favorite items, like the table Dad made, vintage dishes, ceramics and paintings are present in this room. I bought the bird cage wire … Continue reading

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Jeweled and decoupaged trinket box: Thanks again, Jessica!

I can be like a kid with a new toy when I find something else that catches my fancy. First it was Cathy over at RoatanStrineWay and Wordle…now it is Jessica at Jeweled Again by Jessica. It is one of … Continue reading

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Another look at Listen: Chris Wubbena

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