Posts Tagged ‘Lin Lacombe’
Before I answer that question, I’d like to introduce you to my colleagues who are fine poets / excellent performers of their poetry. I had asked them to send me links to their articles about mothers.
By Yolande Barial, a mom of 3, contributor in the anthologies If Women Ruled the World and Oakland’s Neighborhoods :
http://yolandebarial.wordpress.com/2011/04/19/www-examiner-com/
http://www.redroom.com/blog/yolandebarial/happy-mothers-day
http://www.redroom.com/blog/yolandebarial/thanks-mom
http://www.redroom.com/blog/yolandebarial/like-daughterlike-mother
http://www.examiner.com/motherhood-in-stockton/yolande-barial
Joan Gelfand’s article “Mother’s Day Without Mom” for the Huffington Post
And, here are authors whose books are about relationships with mothers or mother-figures:
Lynn Scott – A Joyful Encounter: My Mother, My Alzheimer Clients, and Me
Deborah Grossman - Goldie and Me
Luisa Adams - Woven of Water
Lynn Henriksen – Telltale Souls
Linda Joy Myers - Don’t Call Me Mother
Matilda Butler - Rosie’s Daughters
Kate Farrell - Wisdom Has a Voice: Daughters Remember Mothers
(me) Teresa LeYung Ryan - Love Made of Heart
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Coach Teresa, what did you do on Mother’s Day this year?
Thank you for asking. The day before Mother’s Day, I had helped dear colleague Mary E. Knippel create multiple videos about her fun Coaxing Creativity workshops:
http://www.youtube.com/maryeknippel#p/a/u/0/xZ2GgqEE3Q4
http://www.youtube.com/maryeknippel#p/a/u/1/JsaPHrUvVfo
Her events are all inspiring. “Simple” and “abundant” best describe what I get from Mary Knippel’s workshops.
The next Day (Mother’s Day) I met artist Chandra Garsson on Hayes Street.
Lunch at La Boulange Cafe & Bakery was delightful, sitting in the corner, with view of the entire cafe and looking out onto Hayes Street. My mom would have liked this place. People eating tasty-looking salads, sandwiches, soups, baked goods; you can see the baked goods and pre-made sandwiches in the counters, all appealing. People reading newspapers and drinking beverages. High ceiling; a European-feel about the place.
Then Chandra treated me to San Francisco Ballet’s hypnotically beautiful production of The Little Mermaid. The story (tragedy) was written by Hans Christian Andersen.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10150573069220430&oid=27923251292&comments
Principal dancer Yuan Yuan Tan says: “on stage … I am dancing without thinking.”
Thank you, Chandra, for giving me a day of bittersweet beauty.
I come home and there’s a Happy Mother’s Day e-card in my inbox from publicity expert Lin Lacombe. The animated card shows a wishing well. I make my wish for my mom–wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, I wish you lots and lots of joy and love.
Sincerely,
author of Love Made of Heart
author of Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days
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