July

Is it progress to take a break?

We play hard, we rest hard.

In addition to the regular juggling — of a vivacious and precocious toddler; work; housework; social and family life — there has also been a crisis in my family of origin, and I have been navigating more mental health issues than usual (mine and others’). This comes with a lot of grief, grace, love, empathy, and hope, but has drained me of what little physical energy I usually have.

After stressing intensely about all the progress I *haven’t* made on the “Matrescence” project, I am coming out the other side of the tunnel, and leaning into imperfection, flexibility, and — yes, once again — community, the power of asking for help, and realizing I’m not alone.

As I look back over the month of July, of course it has not been completely bereft of observing nature and space, and making small adjustments and interactions with the project.

7.2.24

7.7.24

I am going into August with new hope and an openness to what will come. I have already set a goal of inviting friends and community to view the project on the fourth weekend of August. I will focus on creating the pieces of the project that I can during my available time this coming month, and instead of canceling or moving the opening reception, I am turning it into an opportunity for the community to participate in the project’s creation. Please reach out and join me for the soft opening/community project collaboration party on Saturday 8/24 and Sunday 8/25!