Some of the things that make a good mother a good mother-- She's unconditionally loving to her kids; she chooses to be even when things aren't going well.She lays aside her pride; she doesn't allow herself to be filled with narcissism, expecting her kids to chase her for communication or active presence in their lives.She never lies to them; rather, she is a truthful person, … [Read more...]
Rampage Blues
I love old things, don't you? Especially when they still have their good lines, those neat qualities about them--like this vintage denim Rampage coat jacket--a ranch work coat, or feed-the-chickens jacket when it's crisp and chilly on an early Spring or Fall morning ! Born and bred a farmer's daughter--farm to small town to city; lifecycle of a gypsy moth. It's a Rampage … [Read more...]
Going Forward
Going forward, "flying high"--blurred vision or not.Everybody gets a grade--"In America, we never, ever, ever stay down". Thank God for ambition and grit.No cookie is the same. What's the real concern, how do we rid this headache?I'm still masking, and will continue throughout the entire year.Blood clotting, and those of us who too easily, naturally blood-clot regardless of … [Read more...]
Earth Day Observance 2021
Earth Day 2021 Take Action- … [Read more...]
Petty Truths
A reminder: there'll always be somebody who will despise or literally hate you, no matter what--no matter what good you do/have done, no matter how sincerely kind you've been and are. They're hell-bent on trying to make you the bad--your being fully present with an open heart and upright actions of good intentions. That person is "petty"--by a person's own choice to … [Read more...]
These Feet
These feet are mine. They don't have to "march up" or walk to the beat of anybody's drum but to their own, and to me. I am every part of myself, internally and externally. I am connected to these feet, just as I am connected to my own heart and soul--to my mind and spirit. I'm not anybody's twin or a manufactured copy of anything. And I'm certainly as … [Read more...]
Cottage Hill Still Life & Preservation
Peace & Justice Garden
Goodbye to you…
You ostracized me for years (and my children; my family); discrimination of another kind-- goodbye to you... You were oftentimes hateful, striking your words like a match; or just a snooty bitch-- goodbye to you... You played church to 'look good' while you were "a demon" in closed quarters, behind walls and doors; phone lines, text messages, emails; a "little … [Read more...]
