Search for:

Writings
Portfolio
Books by Eileen Slifer, Artist
My Etsy Store
My Patreon
About the Artist
Contact
Subscribe

Writings
Portfolio
Books by Eileen Slifer, Artist
My Etsy Store
My Patreon
About the Artist
Contact
Subscribe

trans

Tag

A Baby Lamb and Its Mama in Distress

August 27, 2024
/
Life Stories, Personal Writings, Writings

It’s midnight here and I just had a thought-provoking experience. After driving back late from my mural work on a stretch of country roads where I was literally the only car for a good 15 minutes or so, I needed to tend to my sheep. After cleaning up inside some, I went out back and planned to go down and give them their daily treats and check on them. My phone was dead and I had no flashlight but I...

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By eileenslifer
/

‘Deadnames’ and the ‘Confessional’ Call

July 14, 2024
/
Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Linguistics and Language Series, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

A name is one of the first gifts a parent(s) give to their child. Names are not random proper nouns, but parents give a lot of thought to this sacred act. For a parent, their child’s given name is inextricably linked to hundreds of thousands of memories and experiences and even to aspects of their own identity as the parent of “child’s given name”. It is the child’s given name that is so intrinsically embedded within internal memories of moments...

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By eileenslifer
/

“I Am He”: Recognizing Sorcery and Femme-Pagan Practices In and Out of the Church (Part III)

December 31, 2023
/
Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

Since learning about a woman who composed and led a group of people to recite/spell-cast the heretical “Sparkle Creed” several weeks ago, I’ve been trying to wrap my head around how to speak about this in some meaningful way. In my mind, I think of many angles by which one might try to grab hold of this slimy, slippery, multi-headed beast of a thing–many of which other siblings in Christ have already thrown their lassos rightfully out upon in various...

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By eileenslifer
/

“I Am He”: Hundreds Fell Back Before His Singular Pronoun (Part II)

December 18, 2023
/
Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

By night and during the time of preparation for the Passover, Judas personally escorted some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees, along with a detachment of hundreds of armed, Roman soldiers, to the Garden of Gethsemane with the intent of arresting Jesus. Like a Lamb being led to slaughter, He fully cooperated with the beginning of the process of his death by crucifixion. Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, (What is the Garden of Gethsemane and Why...

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By eileenslifer
/

What is “CRU” and Why Did They “Cancel” Josh McDowell?

December 1, 2023
/
Book, Media and Movie Commentaries, Religion, Politics and Current Events

I recently was listening to some talks in which “CRU” kept being referred to–as though one should know the reference. A small amount of Googling revealed that CRU is the new name for Campus Crusade For Christ, and Wikipedia answered my secondary question of why/when did this take place: “In 2011, Campus Crusade for Christ changed its name to Cru. The name change was intended to avoid association with the word “crusade”, which can lead to offense, especially in Muslim countries....

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By eileenslifer
/

It Started in the Ladies Room

September 10, 2023
/
Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings

Midway through my gig yesterday, I visited the ladies room at the large venue I was at. As I was washing my hands and about to leave, I noticed two teenagers next to a single sink, looking into the mirror. The one appeared to be a girl, and the other one struck me as unusual upon first glance. I tried not to stare, but did throw several glances here and there, and as I exited I took note of some...

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By eileenslifer
/

Familial Generational Spirits: Vintage ~1994

July 23, 2023
/
Personal Writings, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Women's, Family, and Recovery Issues, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

I can still see the faces and odd behaviors of many of my siblings in Christ that night, when I showed up (with trepidation) to assess in person what was in the process of demolishing the Christian Community (as I knew it) that I had been part of for twelve years since I was an 18-year-old convert committed to following Jesus. My first husband and I were already on the brink of leaving, as were a large number of others....

Read More
3 Comments
/
By eileenslifer
/

I’m “Cis-Gardened”

June 14, 2023
/
Linguistics and Language Series, Religion, Politics and Current Events, Writings, Writings on Violence in its Various Forms

After a few moments of thought, in response to an online podcast1, I’m contemplating my own “cis-Gardenness” and inviting you, too, to become “cis-Gardened.” Curious over the discussion of the adjective (or possibly prefix or possibly noun or verb…who really knows these days) word “cis” — out of morbid curiosity, I looked up its etymology. The word “cis” derives from Latin, meaning “on this side of.” And it sits in opposition to “on the other side of.” Hmm… So. Let...

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By eileenslifer
/

Full Tilt Misogyny

March 20, 2023
/
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...

Read More
Leave a comment
/
By eileenslifer
/

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.

Search for: