You’ve Got A Friend

 

One of my favorite  songs is: “You’ve Got A Friend (originally by Carole King with Roberta Flack )

This song came rushing to my mind as I was creating my recent fiber artwork of this fine gentlemen! One of my dear friends Sheri shared a photo of her father with me. Her photo was in black-and-white and  it was absolutely stunning,  I realize that we seldom describe a  masculine photo as stunning, but it was captivating! I hadn’t seen a photo like this in ions! Gazing at this photo transported me back to pleasant childhood  memories of the father figures my brothers and I were surrounded with. Our father, uncles, grandfathers and their friends were strong figures in our lives, Yes, we could rely and count on their strength, loud voices, steadiness, humor, kindness, stern demeanors and definite bravado. So I knew I wanted to pay tribute to them as I recalled the impact they made on each of us! This quilt creation honors them all!

Oh, yes google & enjoy Donny Hathaway singing, “You’ve Got a Friend- it’s a real treasure!!  

Shared with a Transparent Heart,

Linda Mose Meadows,Fiber Artist, Quilter &  Author of the  Devotionals:

The Blessedness of Believing A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises;

Destined to Receive, Reflections and Devotionals Celebrating The Love of God

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/

The Art of Ed Towles

 

The freedom train exhibition reception was held at the Frederick Douglass -Isaac Myers museum on Thursday, July 29 at 7 pm honoring the art of the renowned Ed Towles. 

The curator Kibibi Ajanku explained that  the “The Freedom Train exhibition tells the story of Harriet Tubman and her resistance to bondage and enslavement. The artwork of Ed Towles presents a necessary celebration of Black power and resilience that allows for a comparison of past to present. During the year 2020, in addition to a world-wide corona pandemic crisis, widespread protests were witnessed across the United States in response to the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and too many other African Americans at the hands of police brutality. The oppressive nature of violence in current times is driven by the same systemic oppression of the chattel slavery that America was built upon.”

It was quite an honor to be in Mr. Towles presence, see a selection of  Mr. Towles  artwork regarding Harriet Tubman and celebrate with other art enthusiasts Ms. Ajanku’s curatorial excellence. 

Learn more about Ed Towles at: www.edtowles graphics.com

I’m extremely grateful for being able to share another blessed artful experience,

Linda Mose Meadows, author/blogger/ fiber artist 

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com

Inspiration Is Where We Find It

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.”

 Helen Keller

 December 4, 2020 I posted on my Facebook wall , I’m in the process of creating this fun quilt “Nothing but Joy” , inspiration from one of my beautiful little nieces! Thanks for sparking the creativity & inspiration Amber J. Mose  and Iveigh!

When my my niece,  Amber posted the picture of her daughter happily enjoying her strawberry ice cream my heat strings played a happy melody!! Instantly I wanted to capture this joy in a quilt and gift it to my little niece ! This photo was a delightfully delicious reminder that good and wonderful things can inspire us when we least expect them. I am grateful  to God for the simple abundance in the midst of challenging times.

Shared with a Transparent Heart,

Linda Mose Meadows,Fiber Artist, Quilter &  Author of the devotionals:

The Blessedness of Believing A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises;

Destined to Receive, Reflections and Devotionals Celebrating The Love of God

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/

Sweet Clarinda Quilt Creation

 

“Sweet Clarinda” (January 2018 she transitioned from this world to a divine life everlasting ). This is a tribute I created in honor of our phenomenal Mama! 

(2021, size: 29 1/2” x 42 1/2 “, mixed media: beads, threads,  textiles, acrylic paints) 

Our Mother Clarinda Jackson Mose was  an eloquent “Renaissance Women” who lived life with zeal for 80 years. She was not only our beloved friend, mother and grandmother, but an avid/outspoken educator, an advocate, Literacy Volunteer, swimmer, world traveler, peace keeper, an Afrocentric soul, A Creative who’s inspiring presence in our lives continues to motivate and spur us on! She’s now our beloved angel. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! A PRAYER FOR 2017!

Our Grandfather Ellsworth Jackson age, 24

Happy New Year!!

Heavenly Father we thank you for allowing us see this year's end and enter into a brand new day, a day that allows us to experience the start of a new year. We're crossing over a brand new threshold filled with your possibilities and promises. We humbly come before you, like my Grandpop Ellsworth with his hat in hand! We too have hearts filled to the brim, with Thanksgiving for 2016's peak and valley experiences. Surely it was because of your magnificence-your outstretched hand that kept us. God you allowed us to witness your love in action and to realize "an in-spite of" growth! Through life's upsets we now have a new understanding that blessings delayed were and are not blessings denied! Thank you for the uncomfortable challenges, and adversity!  You taught us patience and provided us with your unmerited grace. Your love is our elixir. We appreciate that your will is done in our lives and in those that matter to us.Yes Lord we will rely on you! We entrust our lives to you and will not be afraid! Give us greater wisdom and joy for our 2017 journey. We seek you and your kingdom as we declare:The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom shall I be afraid? No weapons formed against us will prosper! We decree that we are victors in Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

Shared with a Transparent Heart,

Linda Mose Meadows, Author of the devotionals:

The Blessedness of Believing A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises;

Destined to Receive, Reflections and Devotionals Celebrating The Love of God

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/

https://blessedauthorlm.wordpress.com/

AN UNFORGETTABLE VISIT AT THE SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE

Here are several more photos from our experiencing a remarkable day ! Again,  I want to thank the Smithsonian for the amazing cultural revival and historic celebration held on September 24th, 2016. I am still "full" from experiencing this powerfully enriching experience that was had not only with my son,  but with those that eagerly traveled the globe converging at The National Mall to commemorate this soul stirring event of opening of The National Museum of African American History and Culture. But let me share the remarkable moment had that day which really caught me and son, Michael by surprise! First was the gift of 2 admission passes from  a stranger who didn't wish to stand in line- this timely gift rewarded us with no wait time in line. and second was seeing a photo of my beloved grand father's (Ellsworth Jackson's) grandmother Charity Mason on display inside the museum. It's like seeing a friend in a public venue unexpectedly! Not sure who contributed our Grandma's photo but I am thrilled they did!! My heart burst with joy , I am sure I kept repeating that, that was our grandmother and then I immediately phoned my mother to share the joyful news! This moment confirmed for me that we all are contributors in shaping America's history. Thank you to Mr. Bunch and all those that created this amazing sacred space to share our truths and triumphs!!! It was a splendid day, Lord we thank You !!

Shared with a Transparent Heart,

Linda Mose Meadows, Author of the devotionals:

The Blessedness of Believing A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises;

Destined to Receive, Reflections and Devotionals Celebrating The Love of God

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/

https://blessedauthorlm.wordpress.com/

AN UNFORGETTABLE VISIT AT THE SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE

Charity Mason, our Grandfather Ellsworth Jackson's Grandmother 

I want to thank  Mr. Lonnie Bunch and the Smithsonian for the amazing cultural revival and historic celebration held on September 24th, 2016. I am still "full" from experiencing this powerfully enriching experience that was had not only with my son,  but with those that eagerly traveled the globe converging on The National Mall to commemorate this soul stirring event of opening of The National Museum of African American History and Culture. But let me share the remarkable moment had that day which really caught me and son, Michael by surprise! First was the gift of 2 admission passes from  a stranger who didn't wish to stand in line-this timely gift rewarded us with no wait time in line and second was our seeing a photo of my beloved grand father's (Ellsworth Jackson's) grandmother Charity Mason. There she was on display inside the museum. It's like seeing a friend in a public venue unexpectedly! Not sure who contributed our Grandma's photo but I am thrilled they did!! My heart burst with joy, I am sure I kept repeating that was our grandmother and then I immediately phoned my mother to share the joyful news! This moment confirmed for me that we all are contributors in shaping America's history. Thank you again Mr. Bunch and all those that created this amazing sacred space to share our truths and triumphs!!! It was a splendid day, Lord we thank You !!

Shared with a Transparent Heart,

Linda Mose Meadows, Author of the devotionals:

The Blessedness of Believing A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises;

Destined to Receive, Reflections and Devotionals Celebrating The Love of God

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/

https://blessedauthorlm.wordpress.com/

Please note that this post was recently updated on 7/2021 from the 9/2016  Celebratory weekend date