I currently reside in Paducah, though I was born and raised in Chicago. Growing up in the heart of a Read more...
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My Palestinian Journey
I have been trying to learn about what is happening in Palestine for the last three years. There are so many layers of history to dig through along with daily horrors that…
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ethos of minneapolis, minnesota
I was born in Minneapolis in 1962. Both of my parents were Minnesota farm kids and went to St. Olaf College, also my alma mater. My mother became a nurse and my…
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Creative Kids’ Club Kits by Georgianne Holland
Georgianne launched a kids’ club in 2025 aimed at creating art activities that can be done with a child and adult. Creating art and letting one’s imagination flow is so important as it slows life down to a place of intention and focus.Â
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Martin Luther King Jr remembered in art
Martin Luther King’s life has inspired so many artists who embed his leadership and vision into their paintings, murals, quilts and sculptures.
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placemaker’s news: december 2025 – holy days
featured image: Lucuma Designs In many traditions the word “holy” means to be set apart for a specific purpose. For many religious people, it specifically refers to a purpose belonging to…
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the power of one
The power of one only exists because the power of many allows it to. Each of us has a power of one and we can become the power of many when we unite!
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No Kings Protest, Paducah Kentucky – October 18, 2025
Reflections on No Kings Day in Paducah, Kentucky, USA.
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placemaker’s news: october 2025 – the frog resistance
October’s News, covering the Frog Resistance in Portland, several new blog posts, welcoming Georgianne Holland of Nestle and Soar, and other news.
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Replicating a Tiffany Peacock in Textiles
Heather Daveno of August Phoenix Mercantile created a garment inspired by the peacock doors she saw at the Palmer House in Chicago. The doors were designed by Louis Tiffany and cast in bronze for C.D. Peacock Jeweler. This was a challenging piece with lots of embroidery!
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A Tale of Two Museums by Eileen Doughty
Eileen Doughty of Doughty Designs shares her experiences as a docent and a volunteer at two museums. She lives in the Washington DC area and gives testimony to how it has been with military presence on the streets. (September 2025)
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Immigration: Sanctuary in Tasmania – Rita Summers Art Quilt
Immigration series: Rita Summers shares the journey of how her family ended up in Tasmania, Australia. There is the Dutch Resistance, isolation in Canada and finally, happiness in Tasmania! Rita created an art quilt celebrating the migratory steps.
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