This spread below was done while the guys were here- we do a prompt session- take turns giving prompts and then we do them in the journal- some of the prompts include working on each others spreads.
The spread below is one I did during the retreat as well- This was such a wonderful time. SO very grateful for such good friends.
This last spread I did shortly after the Supreme Courts ruling on marriage equality. It's such a wonderful thing. The joy was tempered quickly by the backlash from the haters. The sad thing is that while gays and lesbians can marry in all states- some are meeting resistance from horrible county clerks. Also what many don't realize is that in many states gay people are not protected from discrimination. So you can marry but they can deny you housing- fire you from your job and other things too numerous to mention them all. Still I didn't think I would see this in my lifetime. My spouse and I celebrated 39 years together at the end of June- we married when it became legal in Minnesota-so we have 2 anniversaries.
These works bring back such vivid memories of you and our time at your wonderful home with you and Ron, Tom and John. Laughing and sharing. I love you Terry!!!
ReplyDeleteThese spreads are dear to me- great memories. Love you Brian.
DeleteLike Brian, I love you too Terry.
ReplyDeleteI also love your artwork that comes from such a pure & generous place of love and kindness.
I am so blessed to have you in my life. It's like it was meant to be. A reward for doing something right maybe.
Big hugs in about 24 days! ♥
Oh sweet Jacki- I am blessed you are in my life- so excited- soon we will be creating together.
DeleteSo great to see these here and to know that I had the wonderful experience of being with you when you created them. They are wonderful and so are you.... Love you..
ReplyDeleteThank you Thomas- having these connections is so wonderful- love you.
DeleteSuch powerful works. I love to be in the same room with you experiencing art. These pieces are every bit you. Funny how when I first looked at the fish I spermatozoa, not fish. In a way, they could be. Four creative gents working towards a goal.
ReplyDeleteMost of us usually work on our own so it's so special to get time to create together.
Deletereally great pages, dear heart... I was so thrilled by the supreme court ruling and it will take time to weed out the haters and get clerks that want to do their jobs, but it WILL happen, and the future will be wonderful!!
ReplyDeletethank you Caterina- your June pages on your blog and just wonderful.
DeleteI was so happy to hear the news about the supreme court decision! As Cat said it will take time for the future to be as wonderful as we want it to be. I didn't realize that gays had so few rights in other ways, but hopefully this will change, too...
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