"Anger creates incredible things" reminded me to tell you and all your Substack gang about the show on BritBox called "RIOT WOMEN." I think the world needs this show now. It's about a group of 50+ women who form a punk band (and you thought the Clash were angry!) and take back their lives. It's funny and empowering and oh-so-relatable and the MUSIC!! is raging perfection! *EDIT: I should mention that Riot Women deals openly and frankly with many difficult topics, including suicide, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. These subjects are treated with remarkable empathy and respect but I don't want anyone to be caught off guard.
I love love love that show! Music from angry middle aged ladies is wonderful. I cannot wait for Season 2. I always say that as a middle aged woman past menopause I can get away with so much because I am certifiably nuts and what more can you do to me? I've been hit with everything.
So many wonderful women artists in the past had shortened lives due to childbirth not to mention dealing with misogyny and racism. What's not to get angry about? And yet, we persevere and create powerful messages through art. We are the creators and nurturers of life.
Jenny, check out Harvey Fierstein's page on FB. He taught himself to quilt during the pandemic, and I promise you, you have never seen anything like it.
It's called Real Life Resilience with a green circle logo. I'm very, very new, so not sure if it's even working yet. :) Would love your feedback. I have more snarky t-shirts to come.
I learned a few years ago that I can complete a painting even if I only have 15 minutes here & there. All those 15 minutes added up. Now since I joined Substack I found out that I can fill sketchbooks by completing a drawing almost daily. My followers have encouraged me to produce art instead of just contemplating it.
"Anger creates incredible things" reminded me to tell you and all your Substack gang about the show on BritBox called "RIOT WOMEN." I think the world needs this show now. It's about a group of 50+ women who form a punk band (and you thought the Clash were angry!) and take back their lives. It's funny and empowering and oh-so-relatable and the MUSIC!! is raging perfection! *EDIT: I should mention that Riot Women deals openly and frankly with many difficult topics, including suicide, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. These subjects are treated with remarkable empathy and respect but I don't want anyone to be caught off guard.
I love love love that show! Music from angry middle aged ladies is wonderful. I cannot wait for Season 2. I always say that as a middle aged woman past menopause I can get away with so much because I am certifiably nuts and what more can you do to me? I've been hit with everything.
So many wonderful women artists in the past had shortened lives due to childbirth not to mention dealing with misogyny and racism. What's not to get angry about? And yet, we persevere and create powerful messages through art. We are the creators and nurturers of life.
Jenny, check out Harvey Fierstein's page on FB. He taught himself to quilt during the pandemic, and I promise you, you have never seen anything like it.
This makes my heart sing. We need to make more time for our art.
My anger caused me to create a T-shirt store on Etsy with a snarky reference to the tragedies in Minnesota on it. I'll wear it to the polls.
What’s your store named? I want an angry shirt!
It's called Real Life Resilience with a green circle logo. I'm very, very new, so not sure if it's even working yet. :) Would love your feedback. I have more snarky t-shirts to come.
I learned a few years ago that I can complete a painting even if I only have 15 minutes here & there. All those 15 minutes added up. Now since I joined Substack I found out that I can fill sketchbooks by completing a drawing almost daily. My followers have encouraged me to produce art instead of just contemplating it.
That anger does create incredible things. Thanks for the reminder it doesn’t have to just eat us up.
This is beautiful! The QuiltCon quilts were inspiring. Talented creatives who put their rage into a quilty reality.
And thank you! for sharing your art and thoughtful, encouraging words. ❤️
Thank you for sharing. These are amazing and powerful!
Yes! isn't this just the damned truth!! That drawing is a beautiful quilt too.
I love this. And you. And our feminine rage that fuels our creativity. I would be lost without your art. Keep shining.
You are a singularly amazing woman, Jenny.
I love how this one turned out. I’ve had to remind myself that all this anger is rooted in love. It helps keep me more positive.
Powerful, and also subtle. Love this.
Love these!