Author Archives: Art for Housewives

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Posted on November 26, 2020 by Art for Housewives

When I was a small girl, it wasn’t a fashionable place to go. Maybe that’s why we went. One muggy summer morning, my mom packed up the car and drove us to Rockport with its beige colored sand, wobbly fishing … Continue reading →

Posted in Lifestyle, My Imaginary Diary | Tagged play, Rockport, sandcastles | Leave a comment

Hug & Hold

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Art for Housewives

The pandemic has criminalized hugs but not our need for them. When we hug, we release oxytocin, a hormone that helps us bond with others. Bonding is important—it’s like a glue that can keep you intact when you’re about to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Narratives | Tagged covid-19, gratitude, hugs, oxytocin, Quadrato Drawings, solar plexus | 4 Comments

immersion

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Art for Housewives

Lately I’ve been spending more time than usual in the bathtub. I slide deep down into the tub so that the water can cover me with its warmth then try to float–mentally of course. Because when you float, you let … Continue reading →

Posted in Health & Healing | 4 Comments

Stitching to escape the noise within

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Art for Housewives

My mom’s in a hospital that’s far away. This makes it difficult for me to focus on anything. But, to turn down the volume of my thoughts, I needed to move my hands. So I mended a potholder. -30-

Posted in Health & Healing, Mend & Repair | Tagged potholder | 9 Comments