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Beginner's Heart
consider the Okies, how they defy description…
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Britton Gildersleeve
This is my favourite Okie, Will Rogers. A true Renaissance man, Will Rogers was more than 1/4 Cherokee, something a lot of anti-brown Okies conveniently forget. He was also a die-hard liberal, however gently clothed his principles were in wit & irony. Rogers’ life contrasts sharply with that of today’s famous Okies — the infamous…
heartsick reprised
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Britton Gildersleeve
I use this image alot in my blog. I wish I knew who first created it — they deserve my undying admiration & gratitude. Because to me, this is beginner’s heart. It’s what I think of these days, especially, as I try to make sense of my own anger, frustration, and even despair. Anger at…
30 Days of Love: Inclusion
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Britton Gildersleeve
Inclusion is a big deal to me (I know — so many things are!). Perhaps because I grew up on the outside, often looking in. Maybe because my family is pretty polyvalent. And maybe because it IS important. Every voice needs to be acknowledged, listened to, and paid respect. For whatever the reason, when I…
appearances (seriously)
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Britton Gildersleeve
If I was a cat, this would be how I appear to most folks. Seriously. The thing about being an aging blonde, w/a strange sense of humour, is that no one TAKES you seriously. Of course, that was true when I was 20, 30, 40, and since, as well… Hmmm. My own sons seem surprised…
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