I have fond memories of picking dandelions, making a wish and blowing those seeds to the wind. Those dandelion seeds returned some of those wishes (or maybe luck and some effort on my end helped?) and more importantly, scattered themselves to produce more dandelions for future wishing. What do you wish for now?
I felt drawn to making (and using) some visual affirmations today. Trying to stay rooted in the present. Happy Thursday – stay cool!
I did a quick sketch this morning. Using a safety pin was on my “to do list” as part of my sewing theme. But this is different. This is necessary for me to communicate – I am a person who is in solidarity with those who have less privilege in our society. I am also someone who understands my own sense of privilege. Please know that I am a safe person who will stand up to injustice to the best of my ability.
Here’s my most recent painting. It is a continuation on my song and lyrics theme. I was inspired by Elvis Costello’s “Shipbuilding.” It’s one of my favorite songs – beautiful lyrics and music. The Chet Baker trumpet part gets me every time.
The song is about the contradiction of war – that it brings “prosperity” and loss to the communities dependent on war income. It’s a diabolical relationship.
“With all the will in the world
Diving for dear life
When we could be diving for pearls”
-Elvis Costello, Shipbuilding
On The Wall by Amy 