Weekly Round-Up
Welcome, dear readers. I’m so glad you’re here.
Two different but connected reflections this week remind us of the power of art. Beth, in her post Leaning Toward Surrender, describes how creating her painting Surrender has taught her that control was never hers to lose—and that art can anchor us in the present with honesty and grace. Sue, in The Artists Will Save Us, widens the lens to show how art itself becomes a catalyst for change: a way to resist erasure, honour unseen labour, and imagine a more just world. Together, these posts affirm that art is both deeply personal and profoundly political—a gift for healing, and a spark for transformation.
Connie reflects on the swift passage of time as her grandsons start a new school year, capturing tender moments—from s’mores to new cleats—that reveal both the sweetness and ache of watching children grow.
Finally, this week, Barbara reframes Labor Day for breast cancer survivors—not just as a celebration of work, but a tribute to the immense, deeply personal labor of healing.
Until next time,
May we continue to offer one another kindness, strength, and encouragement along the way.
Much love always
Marie xxx
