Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Black Lives Matter George Floyd

Today is the anniversary of George Floyd's  murder by police.  My local PBS station has several programs
they are broadcasting to educate the public.  We need to change the corrupt racist system we have in this country.  It will not be a quick fix but we need to defund the police and fund community programs to help those whom need it. We all need to step up and help create a new system.    As an ally I try to speak up often. 

Regular readers of my blog will see me as a woman business owner,  feminist and more recently an activist. 

I joined a group before the March on Washington 1.21.17. Women's March. Please take time to read their mission and principles. 

Women's March



 #blacklivesmatter

#speakup 

 

#DefundThePolice

#DefendBlackLife


As I learned that day 4 years ago, one person can make a difference.  I was humbled by being there. 

 

 

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY.  FB page  Free the People ROC


I invite everyone to stand up, listen to others, be kind and be ready to support our sisters and brothers.  

#bekind
#blacklivesmatter 
#stopasianhate
#standup
#listen
 
 

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Water in the Garden for the Artist

Artists I know

This month has taken me to support some of my artist friends in Auburn, NY.  It feels great to be able to get out and spend time with others now that I am vaccinated.  Not it is not perfect but it is safer than the alternative at this time.  How do you spend a day off?  My most recent trip was Sunday, 5.16 to listen to Karen Farris 1st play, Surface Tension.  It was well written and took us on a journey to how she sees the world.  It will help many gain some perspective on what we can do to fix the problems we have right now.


The area of Auburn & Seneca Falls is a great section of the finger lakes and women's' history.  It has become a regular place for me to visit.  



Here is the writer after the reading asking for feedback of the audience.  It was great to gain more perspective and clarity on a few of the scenes for me.  I truly enjoyed the performance and wish the delay on the thruway had not made me 15 minutes late  From the discussion after the play,it was obvious it set the tone for the first act. It was easy for me to follow even missing the few minutes.at the start. One villainous character resonated with me.  Business Women who reminded me of some terrible people I have met and their only goal - making money at any cost!

I can hardly wait to see it in it's entirety with costumes, scenery and effects.  It will be an amazing production.  Big congratulations to my friend Karen on this play. Hats of to her being able to write during the pandemic and compose such fantastic piece.  Highly recommend Surface Tension., keep your eye out for the debut of the play.    


Earlier this month, on First Friday, 5.7.21 I was able to attend the event at Artistic Impression.  My fiend Sandra Shutter has open a retail boutique with a friend of hers.  It is a beautiful space and showcases her artist style very well.  The pic here does not du justice to the beauty of her creations in the space.  

Here she is with anther supporter discussing one of her creations.  She is a wonderful lady and proud to know her.  Fb page of shop



The Veggie Garden

 
 
Well our normally extra wet spring garden arrived later than usual. This is usually an early spring
occurrence for us, but this year it arrived as May began.   When over wet soil is worked, it compacts and hurts the plants around it.  Very dense soil is difficult for the roots to spread out in.  Vigorous and strong roots are vital for strong plants.  Luck for me it did dry out so I am able to transplant my cilantro, celery, and a few other veggies onto the garden. the radishes & lettuce a few years ago. 







Black Lives Matter

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY.  FB page  Free the People ROC


I invite everyone to stand up, listen to others, be kind and be ready to support our sisters and brothers.  

#bekind
#blacklivesmatter 
#stopasianhate
#standup

#listen






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Monday, May 10, 2021

Lilacs in Bloom


Happy to say my man is scheduled for his second Fauci ouchie today.  Sight delay because of the J & J delivery issues   He was originally scheduled for the J & J vaccine.   He decided to not wait & set up his appointments for another vaccine.  

Mother's Day has always been a different holiday for me.  It started out because of the way I was brought up.  My household was not the "normal " two loving kind parents I saw at my friends homes.  It was my reality.  I lost my father as a teenager and that has shaped my life.  For years I honored his mother on Mothers Day.  

She was an amazing women.  You may read more here:  Grandma


The Lilac Festival started this past weekend.  It was nice to see so many people enjoying the first outdoor festal of the season here.  I plan to visit Highland Park this week to smell the lilacs.  So happy to be able  to enjoy the fragrance of them.  For most of my life I needed allergy medicine 12 months of the year. . In 2014 I had a knee reconstruction which made me rethink how I was living.  I radically changed my life for the better.  One of the benefits was no longer needed allergy meds and the stupor of being on them. No this is not about taking other pills or special powders to strengthen my body.  organic healthy for is what I use.

Black Lives Matter

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY.  FB page  Free the People ROC


I invite everyone to stand up, listen to others, be kind and be ready to support our sisters and brouthers.  


#bekind
#blacklivesmatter 
#stopasianhate
#standup

#listen





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One of my commissions to raise funds for Women Build.  Please reach out if you want a pair of these.  a few are ready to ship.   


Sunday, May 2, 2021

Hello May 2021

Black Lives Matter

Free the People ROC is the group in Rochester, NY.  FB page  Free the People ROC

I invite everyone to stand up, listen to others, be kind and be ready to support our sisters and brothers.  

#bekind
#blacklivesmatter 
#stopasianhate
#standup
#listen

I keep this here as a reminder.  We need to support our fellow Americans and listen to them.  They should not have to deal with all the racism and hate aimed at them.   We can fix our society.  

Love wins.! 

Kindness matters!

 

Garden Vegetables

 Waiting for my snow peas to emerge from the dirt and become vines.  The greens are doing well.  they survived n the ground through the cold snaps we have had this spring,   even the 2 inches of snow that covered them.  We should be able to plant tomatoes, peppers, & tomatillos by the middle of the month.  need to transplant some lettuce and start new lettuce.  The lettuce is planted about every 3 weeks.  

The waterfall of my pond at right is a beautiful sound to listen to. Waterlilies are growing and should show flowers by the end of the month.


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