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July 2, 2025
Why did you bring me flowers a year ago?





Now I remember.  A year ago this month I did People and Parades or Parades and People.  It feels like it was so much longer ago, but it was just a year.  And people brought me flowers.  Made me so happy.
I am afraid i am back in pain and back feeling somewhat disabled in this life.  But one thing I am working on is the 2025 Anthology with the team.   I love working with my team of writers.  This group works so well together and our job is to read lots of writing and talk about which pieces we like the best in regards to it's own-self, it's importance to be heard, and how it is as a collective.  The time goes very fast and we enjoy ourselves so much.  


 So even though I felt disabled today I did two things that made me glad that I do the work I do.  One was to help Ash prepare the gallery wall to hang the new show tomorrow and the other was to meet with the team and begin the process of creating the new Anthology.  

I did not get to go for a ride, I did not get to see the rookery, I did not go and visit EJ or Edite, but I did get to interact with women who I admire and I am comfortable with.  That is a lot.



And my only photos are of Jen's garden which is rich in blooms this week.  I have never liked to garden, never, but I love gardens. I am grateful for all the wonderful gardeners in my life.  Thank you..



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