On The Benefits of Hand-Writing A Letter
The smooth torso of an inked or leaded utensil
Pressed in a bouquet of eager fingertips
Paper choice – the texture the smell
The rustle of communication
Electric pulses of language from brain
Through heart through soul – physical
Extensions of emotions in cursive flow
The gathering of thoughts in pauses
Looking out a window
Breath held in contemplation
To the confident tick of a second hand
Pulling Time around like a wagon
The art of reminiscing
The catharsis of explanation
The necessity of anger management
The heat of low-belly lust
The jazz of true love
The ocean of farewell
The final recipe of letting go:
Dated
Signed
Folded
Inserted
Sealed
Stamped
Sent
Virtual Class – A Few Spots Left!
There are a few spots left in the virtual class being offered through The Allie Sunshine Project. Here’s the info!
The Allie Sunshine Project
Winter Wellness Series Creative Living, Nurturing the Spirit Within
4 – week virtual class – Wednesdays, January 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2021
Cost: $120
Series Description
As Covid is teaching us, change is a constant in life. In moving through new challenges, transition, and loss, creative self-care is essential to enhance our quality of life and wellness. This will be a series of four on-line workshops that promises to be engaging, fun and meditative while invigorating your unique creative spirit. Heartfelt teaching and guidance will be offered by local artists who are creative forces in our community. Sessions will be held virtually via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30. No previous art or writing experience is necessary. Just bring your beautiful self and light!
Session Breakdown
Week 1
Wednesday, January 20: Intuitive Paint Play
Guest artist: Katherine Roth
Painter
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Week 2
Wednesday, January 27: Words in a Journal -The Art of Creative Expression
Guest artist: Vanessa Shields
Owner of Gertrude’s Writing Room
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Week 3
Wednesday, February 3: Heart of My Heart
Guest Artist: Deborah Dunlop
Owner of Fusion Fibre Arts
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Week 4
Wednesday, Feb. 10: Crystal Energy
Guest artist: Tracey Rogers
Owner of White Feather Holistic
6:30pm – 8:30pm
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To reserve your spot, email Lynn Hayes at: lhayes@thealliesunshineproject.com
Lynn will send you details including a registration form and the link to the Zoom meeting. *Limited to 10 participants. Participants will receive info/packages for each class. Participants cannot take only one session in an effort to create an intimate community connection over the full four weeks.
VANESSA SHIELDS, writer 