by lori | Feb 15, 2016 | Artists, Beauty, Culture Shift, Feelings, Grief, Here and now, Love, Poetry, Respite
Muse #1: Mine This is My home I am allowed to retreat and rest speak my mind create make mistakes be myself be silly be forgiven feel safe lead welcome gift play wonder ask questions contribute wander make a significant difference hide be ill laugh love lose get angry... by lori | Feb 9, 2016 | Here and now, Love, Poetry
blades of green bend low and breathe in damp, the misted seaside glows, fog yellow gray among planked houses, sunlight slants across the field, racing tree shadows tumbling down and softly yield those dry spots are deer footprints strong and hesitant tenderly picking... by lori | Feb 1, 2016 | Artists, Artists, Love, Poetry
First draft of a poem I’m working on. I noticed that I was deeply in love with the words “epoxy resin” and also my husband’s decision to become a full-time artist now too, and this poem showed up as a result… Artist Homes she kneels at... by lori | Nov 30, 2015 | Alzheimer's, Care Partnering, Caregiving, Grief, Here and now, Love, Poetry
This is the week Mom can no longer recall her own last name our last name This is the week Mom can no longer answer simple verbal questions such as “Do you want a blanket?” without accompanying gestures and visuals This is the week Mom can no longer follow... by lori | Nov 15, 2015 | Culture Shift, Feelings, Here and now, Love, Neighbors, Poetry, the Void
I. Pakistani girl walking to school Syrian family fleeing the unimaginable Lebanese nurse going to work Lebanese father waiting for coffee Student, everywhere at once, leading demanding, becoming, better leaders Each new voice saying #BlackLivesMatter Muslim security... by lori | May 4, 2015 | Content, Love, Poetry
within the unknowing we offer unwavering presence tell your stories, our stories so many inside giggles within the unknowing at times we keep busy searching, sharing, worrying gardening, cooking, praying, offering sometimes we grow weary, angry within the unknowing...