Women Empowering Women
Third spaces- a term coined to encapsulate the existence of a space separate from home, work or school. Quite literally- a third space. To hang out with friends, make new connections, or to simply exist in and enjoy independently. The use of third spaces has been represented in popular tv shows for decades, such as…
We live in an age where multiple different worldviews and opinions are available at our fingertips. While this is a wonderful opportunity to educate oneself and expand ideological knowledge, it also poses some risks. Social media is a breeding ground for the spread of harmful ideas and misinterpretations. One of these examples includes an “aesthetic”…
About a year ago, my mental health was the worst it’s ever been. Looking back on that time in my life, I credit three things with pulling me out of my despair: my community of loved ones, my therapist, and hockey.
As goofy as it sounds, children’s media can be particularly helpful, because it is a complete change of pace from the expectations of adult/academic life. I find that the simplicity of children’s media can be its greatest strength, revealing profound lessons and truths in a simple, comforting package. Lately, my comfort food of choice has been a junior graphic novel by Misty Wilson called Play Like a Girl.
Art is for everybody. Life imitates art and art imitates life- it is a curated vehicle of the artist’s vision and the human experience. Whether in a museum, concert, theatre, library or singing around a campfire- humans have always gathered to share in the observation of art. There is nothing more human than sharing art and sharing in the experience of observing it.