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Settle for the Stars

8/5/2021

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"Settle For The Stars" - acrylic on cradled wood panel, 12 x 16 x .75.  Ready to hang.  Available August 11-12 at Fusion Gallery.

Wanting to be in the sky
with the stars
and the moon
the clouds
But for now, she will have to settle for the stars at her fingertips.
- girlspring.com


The helmeted explorations continue.  But today, let's reach for another star - a writer, editor, creator, imaginer and artist who just published a book which touches on the thing we often explore here - bold, brave, edge of the eyeballs living.

What if young you and your sister were abducted by a traveling preacher in the 1970's in the south?  And what if that story had been festering within you for a lifetime, waiting to be told, covered in scars and shame and pain?
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Settle for the Stars
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Earthell Latta
Writer Avery Caswell (I have had the honor of working with Caswell on a number of projects in the past) gently "midwifed" the story of Earthell Latta and her sister, giving voice to things long unspoken, and providing a space to investigate, process and heal the trauma of a lifetime of secrecy. Salvation isn't just a story to read, it's an example of using your talents as a creator to peel back the layers in a collaboration, allowing both storyteller and story writer to light the light shine in.

I am inspired by the open-hearted bravery of both Latta and Caswell in the telling, listening, writing and then sharing it all with the world.  Whoa.

If you decide to give the book a go (you can pre-order now on Amazon), I'd love to hear how it impacts you.  Wonder Mike says there will be treats involved. :)
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Dotty Seiter link
8/6/2021 11:30:02 am

o, o, o! can't wait to read. thank you for the gift of your open-hearted sharing here about these inspiring creators and about the creative inspiration and stars ever present at our fingertips.

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lola (jen)
8/7/2021 02:25:53 pm

Dotty! YAHOOOOOOO! I can't wait to get my hands on this book. And it is always my pleasure to share with open heart....big hugs!

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Carol Edan link
8/8/2021 01:35:37 am

Always reach for the stars! Don't be afraid sweet girl!

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lola (jen)
8/9/2021 01:55:54 pm

Carol! Star-reaching should be our second nature, don't you think? xo

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Carl Stoveland
8/9/2021 03:12:19 pm

Most excellent painting. I can see you saving feathers by the bag for a costume for speaking engagements to augment the tutu.

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lola (jen)
8/9/2021 10:30:53 pm

Carl! You know it! And Wonder Mike will make a superb feathery sidekick! ha ha!

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