Maybe we should all change our last names to Wolf. One big giant loving Wolf pack. Thank you for this. It’s 3am and I’m scrolling and this is exactly what in needed to read- it gives me some peace to try to go back to sleep in. Xo
Love this, Wendy. “The entire Republican congress consists of soulless monsters.” They are that, but they’re also motivated by their sheer cowardice. If any of them ever possessed a conscience, the evidence is lacking. Art, creativity are lifesavers, indeed.
I spent yesterday somewhat immersed in my fear. Whenever I let fear win, I’m miserable, and when I start shopping for another country, I know it’s time to ground and remember Grace. That helps settle my anxiety. So maybe I do believe that love will win. It’s hard some days to keep that belief in front of me. They’re building concentration camps, for pete’s sake. Hard to stay aligned to love when I’m so outraged.
Definitely on the lookout for the miracles and the magic right now. I’m glad you are, too.
Question, though. Do you call him Mr. Wolf when you’re one on one? Or is that just for your admiring fans? xo
It is hard. And if *I* were headed for one of those camps, I’d have a much harder time finding light in the rubble. But when we can, I think it buoys others. I know the hope of others buoys me.
And haha. I have literally never called him that. It popped into my head as I was writing and it had a Jane Austen-esque feel and it made me laugh. So there it is.
It seems to me that the more the bad news descends upon us, the nicer people around me have become. Maybe it’s just me. I notice that I am smiling and exchanging kind words with all kinds of strangers in small places. I think there are a lot of people doing this. Whenever I go out these days, I feel uplifted by others and it pulls me out of my despair.
Love this comment. Did you see the note about “karmic stacking”? It was posted by @Lady Libertie. The idea is exactly what you said—putting extra kindness in the world to offset the cruelty. It’s a beautiful development. And it gives me hope. They will have to do an awful lot to kill off this love and goodwill. (And I just don’t think they’re that powerful.)
Your words: “We have our love. We have our light. And we have each other.
That will be our lifeboat.”
Just the kind of lifeboat I need right now. I’d add: We have our words and our paint and our clay and our imaginations. I’m trying to row my lifeboat as full of these things as I can. Imagine a world of love, strength and helpfulness.
Thank you for sharing your ‘looping mind’ as you drive yourself to a healing place with other women and a ‘mind cleansing’ activity. We are all finding our communities as we struggle to cope with the hate and cruelties we cannot control. Your stories lift my spirits, knowing I am not alone in this crazy moment we are in. Unfortunately it may last longer than I have left.
Hi, Sue. It may last longer than I have left, too. I hope we still find moments of joy while we’re here. Community helps a lot. Thank you for the kind comment—it lifted my spirits to know that I have lifted yours. ❤️
Bravo Wendy. You persisted! ART is a sanctuary for me. I totally get it. If you can make time get into it, it has the ability to transform your perspective. I love that. It’s where I find my AUTHENTIC SELF.
Wonderful, every bit of it, including the brownie AND lemon cake to go! (You clearly know how to have fun. 😜) I'm in Seattle too--I'll have to check out Urban Sketchers.
Not an artist; more of a crafter…sketching, quilting, design of various kinds. But your post is inspiring me to break out the paintbox again! (A few creative bits are on my Instagram.)
After all you’ve given to me with your words, I’m so glad I could return the favor. And a big Kendall hug (and a lemon bar!) are 2 of the nicest things I can imagine…
You have a keen sense of perception, both in your painting and your words, like most artists you have a multi-faceted view of the world. Thanks for sharing.
(I still want to poke the GOP with that pencil, death by graphite)
Thank you. And I am with you. Maybe fashion 3 pencils into a graphite trident… (Even that seems too cute and mild considering what I think they really deserve…)
Thank you Wendy, yes we have each other, thanks for the reminder and encouragement. Your watercolor and writing are both beautiful. I love art, I joined our local arts council and we opened our own gallery here in Blaine WA, exactly a year ago today. I'm a quilter, and I have started making small art quilts. It has always been therapy for me.
When I hit “reply” sometimes a little photo icon pops up on the lower left and sometimes not. Settings? Not sure. If you can, it’d be great! If not, don’t worry about it!
Thank you for this bit of hope ❤️
Thank you for the kind comment, Kate. ❤️
Maybe we should all change our last names to Wolf. One big giant loving Wolf pack. Thank you for this. It’s 3am and I’m scrolling and this is exactly what in needed to read- it gives me some peace to try to go back to sleep in. Xo
We ARE a wolf pack! This is the kind of thing that’s good for me to read before bed, too. We create what we need. Hope, the spark that would not die…
Love this, Wendy. “The entire Republican congress consists of soulless monsters.” They are that, but they’re also motivated by their sheer cowardice. If any of them ever possessed a conscience, the evidence is lacking. Art, creativity are lifesavers, indeed.
I spent yesterday somewhat immersed in my fear. Whenever I let fear win, I’m miserable, and when I start shopping for another country, I know it’s time to ground and remember Grace. That helps settle my anxiety. So maybe I do believe that love will win. It’s hard some days to keep that belief in front of me. They’re building concentration camps, for pete’s sake. Hard to stay aligned to love when I’m so outraged.
Definitely on the lookout for the miracles and the magic right now. I’m glad you are, too.
Question, though. Do you call him Mr. Wolf when you’re one on one? Or is that just for your admiring fans? xo
Thank you for the kind comments. ❤️
It is hard. And if *I* were headed for one of those camps, I’d have a much harder time finding light in the rubble. But when we can, I think it buoys others. I know the hope of others buoys me.
And haha. I have literally never called him that. It popped into my head as I was writing and it had a Jane Austen-esque feel and it made me laugh. So there it is.
'I am a total sucker for casual affection. I already love her'
What a heart-ful day of nature, art, connections and love 😘
I know you understand. It’s so easy to fall in love! And I don’t think I’d have it any other way. ❤️
It seems to me that the more the bad news descends upon us, the nicer people around me have become. Maybe it’s just me. I notice that I am smiling and exchanging kind words with all kinds of strangers in small places. I think there are a lot of people doing this. Whenever I go out these days, I feel uplifted by others and it pulls me out of my despair.
Love this comment. Did you see the note about “karmic stacking”? It was posted by @Lady Libertie. The idea is exactly what you said—putting extra kindness in the world to offset the cruelty. It’s a beautiful development. And it gives me hope. They will have to do an awful lot to kill off this love and goodwill. (And I just don’t think they’re that powerful.)
Your words: “We have our love. We have our light. And we have each other.
That will be our lifeboat.”
Just the kind of lifeboat I need right now. I’d add: We have our words and our paint and our clay and our imaginations. I’m trying to row my lifeboat as full of these things as I can. Imagine a world of love, strength and helpfulness.
We have all of that. Art itself is a hopeful act. We do it to share what’s in us and to connect. It’s our superpower. ✨
I love you, that is all ❤️
That is everything.
Thank you for this!
Thank you for the kind comment!
Thank you for sharing your ‘looping mind’ as you drive yourself to a healing place with other women and a ‘mind cleansing’ activity. We are all finding our communities as we struggle to cope with the hate and cruelties we cannot control. Your stories lift my spirits, knowing I am not alone in this crazy moment we are in. Unfortunately it may last longer than I have left.
Hi, Sue. It may last longer than I have left, too. I hope we still find moments of joy while we’re here. Community helps a lot. Thank you for the kind comment—it lifted my spirits to know that I have lifted yours. ❤️
Bravo Wendy. You persisted! ART is a sanctuary for me. I totally get it. If you can make time get into it, it has the ability to transform your perspective. I love that. It’s where I find my AUTHENTIC SELF.
I feel the same. Something about art—even more than writing—connects me with my truest self!
Wonderful, every bit of it, including the brownie AND lemon cake to go! (You clearly know how to have fun. 😜) I'm in Seattle too--I'll have to check out Urban Sketchers.
Ha. So much of my fun revolves around food! Thank you for the kind comment! Are you an artist, too? The Urban Sketchers group is full of nice people…
Not an artist; more of a crafter…sketching, quilting, design of various kinds. But your post is inspiring me to break out the paintbox again! (A few creative bits are on my Instagram.)
Yay! This makes me so happy to hear. It’s all so joyful—creation. If you hang out with the Urban Sketchers, let me know!
We are all sparklers 🙏✨❤️ I loved this, Wendy , and I am sending you love ❤️❤️
WE ARE ALL SPARKLERS! Thank you, Francesca. Sending love right back… ❤️
I. Love. You.
And I you. ❤️
This was exactly what I needed to read right now, Wendy. And if ever our paths cross, I will give you the biggest hug and buy you a lemon bar. ❤️
After all you’ve given to me with your words, I’m so glad I could return the favor. And a big Kendall hug (and a lemon bar!) are 2 of the nicest things I can imagine…
You have a keen sense of perception, both in your painting and your words, like most artists you have a multi-faceted view of the world. Thanks for sharing.
(I still want to poke the GOP with that pencil, death by graphite)
Thank you. And I am with you. Maybe fashion 3 pencils into a graphite trident… (Even that seems too cute and mild considering what I think they really deserve…)
Thank you Wendy, yes we have each other, thanks for the reminder and encouragement. Your watercolor and writing are both beautiful. I love art, I joined our local arts council and we opened our own gallery here in Blaine WA, exactly a year ago today. I'm a quilter, and I have started making small art quilts. It has always been therapy for me.
Thank you for the thoughtful, kind comment! Yes, art does wonders! Care to share one (or more!) pix of your quilts?
Your welcome, I need to figure out how to post a photo!
When I hit “reply” sometimes a little photo icon pops up on the lower left and sometimes not. Settings? Not sure. If you can, it’d be great! If not, don’t worry about it!