I’m sure I’m not unique in feelings of overwhelm as we whack-a-mole our way through each day’s new atrocity and need for action. I confess to being tired and sad/scared while also trying to remain productive on behalf of my community, and knew I needed a break. So the other day I finally took time to paste down the letters I’d cut out weeks earlier.
Quote from Mariame Kaba
I’m so glad I took both those creative breaks (hunting down the letters and then affixing them to the background) because the sessions brought back the joys of elementary school. Cutting! Pasting! Creation!
Making something pretty always lifts my spirits and this quote from Mariame Kaba strengthens my resolve to stay in the struggle. (P.S. Haymarket Books is offering 40% off some of MK’s books for Black History Month.)
If you’ve created something recently and would like to share, please do!
Tracy Abell 
I LOVE the message and delivery both!
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Isn’t it a great message? MK did us a huge service by offering it. Thank you for stopping by to admire my cut and paste, Frank. 🙂
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Love your collage and message, Tracy ❤
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Thank you, Rosaliene. All gratitude to MK for leading the way. Solidarity!
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You are an inspiration, Tracy!
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Oh, that’s very kind, Mara. My contribution is to remind people we can use simple tools to create beautiful and inspiring pieces of art. I appreciate YOU.
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Awwwww. Thanks, Tracy.
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I resoundingly agree with “Making something pretty always lifts my spirits”!!!!
I am working concurrently on several projects right now: a bright red crotchet hat for Younger Child, remaking a bright orange dress (read: taking off the sleeves) for myself, working on Hawaiian quilting as a new adventure.
On on! to more beautiful things, Tracy! I love the vibe of your Mariame Kaba piece.
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Hello, Ju-Lyn! Somehow missed your comment (not here/focused as much as I’d like) and am happy to hear you’re working on several creative projects right now. Go, you!!!! 🙂
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No worries at all. I am happy to hear from you. On on to us!
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Hope you’re having a good week, Ju-Lyn, finding the joy where you can.
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