I found a memory the other dayYosemite Falls 2010, I was thereLearning to see beyond the immediateLooking it squarely in the face through a 400mm lens Sharing a moment of beauty unbound by it’s wallsThe roar of the water echoing across the ValleyOr was that my heart pumping with enraptured overflow I was taking itContinue reading “My Waterfall Garden”
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Are You Open to the Truth?
It has been a busy week and I didn’t think I had anything to write but I have been inspired by some of my morning reading that covers news, art, and politics. And I remembered that I had a watercolor that perfectly expressed what I felt about the things I have read this morning.
Dear America
Dear AmericaJust checking inI’m worried about youI hear you aren’t doing well.Fascism knocked on your doorI hope you didn’t let it in. We know democracy isn’t perfectAlways a work in progressBuilt as a scaffold for humanityThe constitution gives us the tools to growmore perfect with ageCreated by enlightened menIn an age when only white privilegeContinue reading “Dear America”
Lottie Johl, International Women’s Day 2025
March 8th is International Women’s Day, this is a blog about a working girl back in the 1800’s who wanted to change her life. Change is especially hard when no one around you wants to let you do it.
Can Lady Liberty Be Saved?
Lady Liberty stood as a beacon of Freedom
To all those who wanted more
Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free
She called as her light shone across the oceans
Nevertheless We Must Persist
Women’s rights are under attack, and we must fight back. We must persist.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are not “Woke”
DDiversity not dangerousDifferent not difficultDivine not devious EEquality not entitledExpansive not excludedExcellence not extreme IInclusion not incapableIntelligence not incompetentInterconnected not isolated The more points of light, the brighter we shineNarrow minds will not allow the uniqueness of natureAcceptance builds strength with new ideas Don’t let fear block joyLove does conquer allThere is room at theContinue reading “Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are not “Woke””
Letting Go is Not an Option
I am working on a new blog about the dumpster fire we are now living through, however, it is not ready and probably won’t be for a week. So I thought I would repost this one from January 2023 which is still fairly relevant. We are still dealing with many of the same things only now it has all come to a head.
Welcome to Absurdity again
The post reflects deep concern over political chaos, social upheaval, and diminishing democracy, emphasizing the necessity for resilience and support among communities. It advocates for conscious consumerism, urging individuals to prioritize local businesses over corporations that undermine democratic values. Ultimately, it calls for collective action, hope, and perseverance through challenging times.
Looking for the Light at the End of a Very Dark Tunnel
Here we are, January 20th, 2025, Inauguration Day, or is it coronation day? Many of us have been dragged kicking and screaming to this point; I wonder how many others just left the planet so they didn’t have to endure this period of American history. If I were to look back at the path ofContinue reading “Looking for the Light at the End of a Very Dark Tunnel”
On to the Next Adventure 