I’m starting a series within this year’s “Make New” collection, called Found Photography. Christened in honor of what I’ve quite literally found this month, “found photography” is all about not editing life and making just by using my senses. What have I seen this month? Ope! As in, the Midwest’s slang for… “Oh, I didn’t…
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Staying Committed: Sofia Chang
March is Womxn’s History Month, and March 12th also marks the anniversary of my favorite organization, Girl Scouts. So, today’s spotlight is Sofia Chang, former CEO of Girl Scouts! Sofia is one boss-lady: A child of Chinese immigrants, she is Girl Scouts’ first CEO of Asian American-Pacific Islander descent. With a background in media management,…
Open-Hearted: Presence
Staying grounded in the present takes diligence, day by day, to see, create, and manifest glimmers. I see glimmers as the not-quite opposite of triggers. Glimmers are pockets of joy. Think, the sun shining through an otherwise blustery day. A coupon for a free veggie burger. Spring making a quiet entrance (or sometimes, a loud…
Make New: Collages and Chords
Bit by bit, I’m creating. My partner C and I had a cozy Valentine’s Day, painting, collaging, and making pasta. While my goal is to have a weekly artist date, it was an excellent way to celebrate each other through art. So grateful. I’m also learning some guitar. I’d love to make a regular practice…
Staying Committed: Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Ervivo is committed to her craft and will be starring as Jesus in the latest adaptation of Jesus Christ, Superstar. While most folks know her from her defying gravity in Wicked, Ervivo has been doing the dang thing for decades, letting the world she’s “here” in The Color Purple nearly 15 years ago. Ervivo…
Open-Hearted: One Day at a Time
Living open-hearted requires taking things as they come. Pruning the flowers. Recognizing what is gone. And taking life one day at a time. God is with me. I have an incredible network of chosen family, a loving partner, caring colleagues, new and old friends. I am not alone, and neither are you. I chose “open-hearted”…
Make New: Exploring Mediums in 2025
One of my 2025 goals is to try a new artform or medium every month! Why did I do this? What kind of mediums can I learn? Or at least, explore? Where can I find the time? These questions race, as I sip my second cup o’ caffeine of the day, this 1 a hot…
Introducing Staying Committed: Called to Craft
In 2025, I set a weekly goal of researching people of color, queer, and/or disabled authors, artists, and others committed to their craft(s). These folks may have a marginalized identity or more, but they (we!) have other roles, too. I am not just a writer, and I am not just a hard of hearing person….
Word for 2025: Open-Hearted
Wow. 2024 was an exceptional year. And I know this is not the case for everyone. I learned how to make apologies. I chose sobriety, day after day. My spirituality deepened, thanks in part to this choice. But it’s also thanks to trusting God, going to church almost every week, and learning how to chant…
Systems Review: Behaviors, then Beliefs
We’re hours away from 2025, and I’m on my last systems review for the year! I tried color-coded calendars, both physical and digital. I’ve tried chunking and blocking my various job and class schedules. Ever an accountibilibuddy, I’ve texted, coffee chatted, and Zoomed with friends to support their goals. I am proud of MANY of…