Saturday 3 August 2013

Grace of the World

"For a while I rest in the grace of the world and am free." Wendell Barry

Saturday 27 July 2013

What poetry will you write today?

It is so hot here in England!

We are having an epic heatwave. This picture was taken last winter and it cools me off just to look at it.

Do you have a favorite picture of a tree? Leave a link in the comments :-)

Tuesday 26 February 2013

Audacious Foremothers of the Madres de Plaza de Mayo

Speaking truth to power is often dangerous, especially if you exist amongst the powerless. Check out these Audacious Foremothers and see how they used motherhood as a catalyst for demanding human rights and changed the course of history:

http://katiespencerwhite.com/2013/02/25/madres-de-plaza-de-mayo-motherhood-and-protest-in-argentina/

Sunday 10 February 2013

Sojourner Truth: A Mighty Woman


Sojourner Truth defines Audacity. For my first post on Audacious Foremothers, I chose this amazing woman who rose from slavery, took back her freedom, fought for the freedom of others, was adviser to a president, and let no one tell her she was less than anyone else because of her color, her gender or for any other reason. Here's a little inspiration for your Sunday: