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There Is a Lot Going On
I’ve arguably exceeded a healthy news intake over the last few months and recently looked to my bookshelves to restore some balance and hope for the future. These heartwarming stories are speaking to me right now. A few years back, I bought a bunch of books by Joan Walsh Anglund. Peace is a…
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Books Help Us Navigate
I hope never to know the depth of despair experienced by families affected by gun violence. Like many of us, particularly those with young children, Sandy Hook and Uvlade are particularly traumatic. As much as I try to shield my youngest, now 8, from the news, there are moments she is visibly shaken, no doubt…
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It’s Been a While
When my child first was born, I allowed myself to let go of painting, thinking it would return to me when the time was right. Surprisingly, it’s been a relatively guilt-free hiatus. I’m not quite painting yet, but I like where things are going.
