I’ve been reading ‘Ninth Street Women’ by Mary Gabriel that is a huge book, well written, easily readable that is about the women of abstract expressionism. The times in part one (1928-1948) recounted are chillingly similar to these times in the artworld and the realworld. We can gain insights into how to ‘carry on’ while in the midst of x,y,&z. Interestingly, a recent 21st century quote from Liz Cheney reflects that stance: “Donald, this is not the Soviet Union. You can’t change the truth and you cannot silence us.”
Carry on, flower-sister!

I have a lot of work to do. 🙂

You’re welcome, Lavinia – I hope your spring garden plans are coming together for you this year.

You’re very welcome. Speaking forcefully and with grace, absolutely.

Yes, real people, real lives, real (he)art – speaks forcefully & with grace.
Thank you, Edward for taking time to read and comment.

A quote from BBC Wildlife TV presenter, Chris Packham (after the Nov 2024 elections here in the States) sums up your thoughts & mine concerning these times: “Things have just got a l lot more difficult. Here’s what I think. I had no control over what just happened. None. But I do have control over how I will react to it. And I am not going to give up on the beautiful and the good, the grip on my dreams just got tighter.”
My voice may be perceived as inconsequential or insignificant, but it is NOT silent.
Take care, my dear Canadian friend.

“There’s always a way” Perhaps it’s easier for us creatives to find and forge those ways and then sow ‘light’ in others who are searching for truth. You live your life that way, Khaya – thank you for that.