March 30, 2023

“‘Groupie’ Strep!” and “We’re Just Trying to Do Our Job, Candace”

March 30, 2023
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Covid Pandemic Issues, Information and Ethics, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings

Preface: I have a story about “Groupie Strep” (GROUP B STREP) I want to tell before I get to my main points and commentary here! When I gave birth to my second son in January, 1994 I had two major complications. The first was pre-eclampsia.1 But, it didn’t stop there. After being induced, giving birth and kept a couple additional days in the hospital, I returned home on a Thursday after a Monday delivery. By Friday evening I was experiencing...

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By eileenslifer
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Full Tilt Misogyny

March 20, 2023
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

Audrey Hepburn remains an iconic figure whose image has been engraved in the minds of both earlier and later generations as exemplifying womanly beauty, stage presence, talent, style and an adorable mix of sweetness–with a pinch of edgy sass. One cannot look at her delicate frame, her sweet-demure gaze, her perfectly styled hair and edgy feminine attire (including her iconic white gloves) nor watch her dance without feeling some type of magnetism. She could easily be the subject of many...

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By eileenslifer
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Granny’s Woodstock Garden

March 13, 2023
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Artwork For Sale

Granny’s Woodstock Garden 25 x 25 inch acrylic/collage on canvas$400 with free shipping Please contact me if you would like to purchase this original art!...

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Whirly Twirly With Butterflies

March 13, 2023
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Artwork For Sale

I finished this artwork over the weekend in conjunction with a painting party for two friends who were guests at my informal AirBnB from Thursday to Saturday. It was a lot of fun, and below is a video sequence put together from our Friday night project. “Whirly Twirly With Butterflies” 20 x 20 inches Acrylic on canvas $125 with free shipping Please Contact Me to purchase! Feel free to share with friends!...

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Holy Disruption, and the Afterward Knock-Offs

March 13, 2023
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Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

The spontaneous revival-like services on the campus of Asbury University began on February 8 and continued for sixteen days straight. I recall first hearing of this outpouring through a church’s email mentioning the event and encouraging members to possibly pilgrimage (my word) to Wilmore, Kentucky to “test” this thing, as I recall. For a variety of reasons, I didn’t give much of my attention to this email, but noted a few things that triggered discomfort, based upon observance of past...

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By eileenslifer
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Impossible Situations and Everyday Kindness

March 7, 2023
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Personal Writings, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings

A friend told me about being in the right place and the right time that led to an encounter with some people who seemed to be in an impossible situation. People in various impossible situations usually understand that there is a God in heaven, and usually call out for some form of help or relief. And, sometimes, the impossible becomes possible as God uses people and situations to bring relief and open up possibilities to those in need. If I...

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By eileenslifer
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Between the Three Children There Have Been Six Suicide Attempts

March 2, 2023
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Religion, Politics and Current Events, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

I listened to this interview tonight and quite honestly, I’ve never heard of a situation quite like this. All kinds of thoughts will be surely and rightfully ignited by this woman’s story. I don’t think anything I could write about it would compare with the words of the interviewer at one point toward the end. I take the title from a statement that Tracy Shannon made, as she shared her heart-wrenching story. “I’m blown away by the suffering of your...

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Eileen Slifer

I am a visual artist who works in a variety of mediums - producing fine art, illustration and design commissions/products for clients. I have been creating since childhood and sharing my giftings for hire since 1989. I also love to write and have been expressing in this way for a number of years in private poems, stories and journals that have been shared with treasured friends or publicly. Thank you for visiting my blog. I value the time and interest you spend on my expressions, and I read every comment.

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