In Honor of Women

March is Women's History Month. I thought I'd gather up a list of the women who inspire me--who are my heroes.

Here are my ladies. A short list. I know there are so many I'm missing.
Neko Case. Truth-singer. I just saw her live last night. Her singing evokes a nostalgia like no other. She's so totally herself.

Dar Williams. Another truth-singer. She has been with me since early college and has gotten me through a bunch of transitions. And road trips.

Mary Oliver. Favorite poet of all time. Here's a really great poem.

Jean Kilbourne. Courageous critic who calls out the advertising industry. She's super empowering and I love her. Fight the power!

Judy Wise. Artist. I have only found her recently, but I love her. I watch this video when I am un-inspired.

Adrienne Rich. Pioneering poet and feminist.

Tina Fey. The most funny woman on the TV.

Who are your heroines?
xo
Amy

blogging and stuff

I realize that I write this blog much different than I write in my art journal. Because I think people (maybe one or two people! ha!) are reading it, I write differently. I'm not going to do that anymore. I'm going to just write. Let's see how that works.

When I was doing some art journaling last night I felt so frustrated. I hated everything that was coming out of me. I tried to paint. I hated what I painted. I realized that this frustration with painting and creating was mirroring how I feel about everything lately. Nothing that comes out of me feels "right"--whether it's teaching, what I'm wearing, what I'm painting.
I can't tell if I'm just not accepting myself, or if I'm somehow fighting my natural flow, and therefore, frustrated. Dang. I'm frustrated that I can't even figure that out!

Oh well. It's friday.

I'm very happy about that fact. We are going to Neko Case tomorrow night. I can't wait!!!
Here's one of my favorite songs of hers....