The beat of resistance throbs through my being. The rhythm of refusal. “Do not obey in advance,” Timothy Synder advises in his book On Tyranny. ¡Viva la resistencia! Our power is real. The overwhelm is also real, the chaos and … Continue reading Resist | Rock | Remember
Being near water is one of my favorite things, be it a creek or a river or lake, or, less frequently, the ocean. I’m partial to waterways in the Appalachian mountains, I’ll take a mountain stream over the sea most … Continue reading Heartbreaks and hope
On Saturday, January 4, I had the profound honor of being on a panel at the closing reception for the Art of Recovery exhibit at Pink Dog Creative. The exhibit, supported by Asheville Creative Arts, brought together youth artists from … Continue reading The Art of Recovery (Panel Recap)
We All We Got! So true. 2024, whew. Grief and joy, chaos and care. The photos below capture some of what sustained me this year…Mi vida Jason Krekel and our dynamic dog Hattie Mae. Collaborations with Colaborativa La Milpa, STM … Continue reading We all we got
we cryuntold tears obsessabout fears grievecountless reasons feel changing seasons seek higher purpose find a path to service hopeamidst loss loveat any cost ~ a.w.~ nov. 2024 Power Up: Resources for the Road Ahead by Kelly Hayes Continue reading love at any cost
Every autumn I am reminded of this poem by lucille clifton: This year the language of letting go is much more fraught. Accepting the toll of this disaster (and others across the globe) feels impossible. My soul screams in resistance … Continue reading i agree with the leaves
Ancestors surround us. Their constant presence is more pronounced this time of year, as we approach Samhain and Día de Los Muertos. An invitation to pause to ritualize the beloved dead. To honor and grieve lost loved ones with gratitude … Continue reading Ancestors All Around
NOTE: These reflections on reparations are not meant to distract from the immediate response still needed to assist those most impacted by the storm (please check this list of Community based organizations to support with donations now and in the … Continue reading Systemic Storms and a Just Recovery
Love to you in all of the loss you are holding. Gratitude for every act of compassion and repair amidst such intense despair. I’ve been in the ebb and flow of grief and community care, tending as I can. My … Continue reading Fallen and Future Trees
Both of my parents died in December 2023. Our dog Maxwell died last Spring. Our friend Chris Jones died in April of this year. And Odell Irby died on June 4, my dad’s birthday. Beyond these personal losses are those … Continue reading Ode to Odell
Ami Worthen 