GRATITUDE
Added 2021-06-03 00:24:22 +0000 UTCI just want to thank you for continuing this journey with me. I appreciate you deeply. The house I have been renting for the past 7 years has mold and seems to be the manifestation of my feelings on the place. Seven years is a cycle and I've never really been happy there. So for the past few days I have been packing and moving some of my stuff into my hiking partner's place, as he has welcomed me for this refuge, while I look for a new space. So much change!
Today I went to look at a live/work loftspace in an industrial area near Highland Park/Glassell Park, here in L. A., and though I had sent ahead my website to avoid face-to-face racism (I'd rather they just blow me off before making an appt) but he hadn't looked, and so when I arrived I knew what was coming next. It's why I always dread looking for a place. All of that said-- this is where I have been a baby ever since I was 23ish and ended up in a discrimination court case that I certainly didn't welcome-- I know it's time for me to step up in courage.
The piece above is in pastel crayon of a memorial, so the subject is not happy or appropriate but I colored it that way. For some reason, in this moment, it speaks to leaving a chapter of life (full of many lives) behind-- a colorful memorial for what life was in a space. I welcome a new space. I welcome this new unfolding chapter in my life. And I appreciate you so very much for, not only the literal support, but that which I feel so strongly from your hearts.
Much Love to you.
