45/365- Leaf Study 3 & 4

 

 

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers."

― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables 

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Have a wonderful Saturday.  Enjoy the fall weather.

xo

44/365- Leaf Study 5 & 6- Of Yellow Leaves and Gossamer

“I sit beside the fire and think
Of all that I have seen
Of meadow flowers and butterflies
In summers that have been

Of yellow leaves and gossamer
In autumns that there were
With morning mist and silver sun
And wind upon my hair

I sit beside the fire and think
Of how the world will be
When winter comes without a spring
That I shall ever see"

― J.R.R. Tolkien; Excerpt from Lord of the Rings

A few weeks back, while in Arizona, I had the opportunity to see an exhibit of photography by Wynn Bullock at the Center for Creative Photography at The University of Arizona. Walking into the gallery I was overwhelmed by the fascinating collection of work by this pioneer in creative photography. As I walked from photograph to photograph, my brain filled with so many ideas and concepts of projects for my future. So much so that when I left I had a headache. True story. I was so mad I didn't have a notepad to write down the torrent of ideas and creativity that I felt flowing in that moment.

Shooting in film, Bullock was a pioneer in using various techniques to add an otherworldly feel to his photographs.  He used methods such as shooting through many layers of colored glass to create abstract color images. He also used a method by which he would expose the negative to various temperature changes to cause wrinkling and crinkling in the negative that then translated into a textured print upon processing. He also was a master of manipulating perspective and long exposure photography to create an otherworldly feel to common scenes. In addition, he would experiment using a negative overlaid with a positive image, blending them together to create a completely new scene. He was also a master of black and white photography.  Truly, this man is an inspiration. Mind-blowing!

As I walked through the exhibit, I became obsessed with figuring out how I could apply some of the techniques he used in today's modern digital photography and processing. While not exactly true to Bullock form, this second image was a nod to him as I experimented with the processing of this leaf. Inspired by his use of inverting (or using negatives), I decided to process this leaf two different ways, overlaying the inverted color scheme over the original in a multiplied layer. I then combined the two different layers, mirrored each other, back into a single image.  My goal is not to replicate his work; no one can replace his genius.  My goal was to take the creativity of experimentation he inspired within me and play with my images to create a new reality like he did. My goal is to get out of my box. Experiment. Try new things...even if they aren't quite "me." One of my favorite quotes from him is

"Searching is everything - going beyond what you know. And the test of the search is really in the things themselves, the things you seek to understand. What is important is not what you think about them, but how they enlarge you." -Wynn Bullock LOVE this quote...what is important is not what you think about them (the things you seek to understand), but how they enlarge you...HOW THEY ENLARGE you.  LOVE IT.   Have a beautiful day...TGIF. xo

43/365- Leaf Study 2

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves, We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!” ― Humbert Wolfe

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Try to have a wonderful Thursday, y'all. Send some good vibes and prayers into the world.

xo

42/365- Leaf Study 1

"You know how this is:
if I look
at the crystal moon, at the red branch
of the slow autumn at my window,
if I touch
near the fire
the impalpable ash
or the wrinkled body of the log,
everything carries me to you,
as if everything that exists,
aromas, light, metals,
were little boats
that sail
toward those isles of yours that wait for me."

― Pablo Neruda; excerpt from If You Forget Me

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Taking a break from the southwest pictures to celebrate my favorite season, autumn. I did a series of leaf studies and I am totally obsessed. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them for the bright fall colors, the imperfect perfection as they start to decay, and the different shapes and sizes. It has been a lot of fun collecting and photographing these beauties! Be on the lookout for these over the next week or so.

Have a wonderful Wednesday. I can't believe the week is halfway over already. Time is flying.

xo

17/365-Why Being Told "No" Is a Blessing

The Solution is to Work Harder- Altered Photography by Tracey Grumbach

“I do not understand it. I would not have believed that such things could happen on our farm. It must be due to some fault in ourselves. The solution, as I see it, is to work harder. From now onwards I shall get up a full hour earlier in the mornings.”
―George Orwell; Animal Farm

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Today I am grateful for being told "no."  I know that sounds like a strange thing to be grateful for, but honestly, I've come to appreciate it. The other day I was chatting with a girlfriend about opportunities and making choices about a direction in life. As I have grown in my relationship with the Lord, I have not only realized that God hears all of our prayers, but He also answers all our prayers with either a "yes", a "no", or a "wait".  In my "before" life, that is life before Chronic Lyme Disease, I would often feel rejected and defeated when the answer to a prayer or a wish was "no." It made me feel not good enough, like something was wrong with me.

In my "after" life, that is life after Chronic Lyme Disease, I have drawn closer to God and began trying my best to allow Him the driver seat of my life. Instead of thinking I knew what opportunities and direction were best for me, I began trusting that His vision of my life was much better than my own. That is when I began to pray a bit differently. Now, when I pray about an opportunity or direction in my life, I pray that I may trust and be content with whatever direction He sees fit for me.

Sometimes that means being prepared for a "no" or a "wait" answer and trusting that His will is way better than my will. Matthew 20:22 shows us that sometimes, with our measly human brains and human will, we do not know what we are asking of Him. Even in asking for greatness for her sons, the mother (in Matthew 20) knows not the implications of what she is asking. How could she? How can we? We can not see into the future and all the implications and directions a certain choice will bring us.

So, today I am grateful that in two recent situations I have asked for something and have been told "no" or "wait". One was to have my art published in a certain magazine and the other was to write for a collaborative blog. Both times I was told no. My first reaction was to feel rejected and hurt, not good enough. But then I reminded myself that I can not forsee my future path. Perhaps the timing isn't right for either of these jobs. Perhaps God has in store for me even better opportunities that I can't see yet. Perhaps neither of these opportunities matched with the path God wants for me. I don't know the answer, but I do know that the one thing I can trust is God. Now, I am even more excited to see what is in store for my future rather than be dejected by "no."

To tie this all in back to the digital art piece and quote, sometimes our solutions to problems are misguided and lacking in perspective. God is never misguided and has the ultimate perspective...He is all knowing. So, perhaps the solution is not always to work harder at something but rather be still and trust Him.

Have a wonderful Saturday.

xo

16/365- Keep Your Face to the Sunshine

Sunflower Fields in White Hall as seen by artist Tracey Grumbach

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows. It's what the sunflowers do.”
―Helen Keller

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Happy Friday, ya'll. Well, Brenna is now staying with us through the weekend and will try to get back to Orlando on Monday. Her school is still closed and the apartment complex still does not have power. I'm loving having her home, but she is starting to get antsy and restless being in limbo. I completely understand and hope she can get back to a normal routine very soon.

Brenna will actually be joining me this evening, since she is still home, at the opening reception for the Autumn Splendor show at Arts By the Bay Gallery. I'm hoping to pop in close to 7PM and stay for about an hour. I'd love to meet you all and chat, so if you have any questions about Lyme or digital art, I'd be thrilled to talk with you. I hope to see you there.

Yesterday I confirmed plans to model for one of my artist friends, Pamela Wilde, who is a painter. On October 27th from 7PM-10PM at the Artists Emporium in Havre de Grace, she will be painting me in a Halloween costume in the front window. I am so stinking excited about it! Now I just need to figure out a really cool and unique costume. Any ideas? Keep your eyes out for really out-of-the-box hats or costumes (no masks per the artist). This is the first time I will be modeling for a painter and I am so glad it is with her. Pam is not only a fun and kind person, she is also a very talented artist. I added this event to the Upcoming Events page if you'd like to check it out!

Until tomorrow, folks...

xo

14/365- York Colonial Courthouse

Altered photography by Tracey Grumbach

"At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice he is the worst."
-Aristotle

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Well, I've made it two out of 52 weeks on the Project 365.  Only 50 more weeks to go! Honestly, the time has flown by so far, probably because it has been very crazy here with Brenna trying to get home and now trying to get back, the twins starting school and adjusting to that new schedule, after-school activities starting, and our weekends packed with all kinds of things.

As of right now, we had to cancel Brenna's flight back to Orlando because the school is still closed and her apartment complex still has no power. We can't send her back to an environment where the entire town has no power. All the food in her refrigerator and freezer is a total loss. The restaurants and food markets are pretty much closed. There are issues with the public sewer system and so using the bathroom is an issue. There are still curfews in place. There is still debris and power lines down...I just can't send her back to that if I can keep her here safely. We did read an update from the management of the apartment complex that no major damage was sustained to the complex, however, there was a lot of minor damage and the need for clean up. We will continue to monitor our options on a daily basis and hope for the best case scenario which would be for the power at her apartment complex to be restored before school reopens.  The power company has reported to the management that it will be perhaps a week in their area to have electric restored. We are hoping that means by Saturday at the latest there will be power.

The picture above was taken one day when I went to the rail trail in York, PA. The bike trail ends at the Colonial Complex where there are several colonial era buildings, including this courthouse dating back to the 1700's. One day I would love to tour the area and go into the museums they have there.

Hoping everyone has a great day. I am sitting here content, with my coffee and my keyboard listening to the gentle rain on the tin roof of our porch outside. Life doesn't get much better than that.

xo

2/365- I Wish We Were Butterflies

Project 365- I Wish We Were Butterflies

I almost wish we were butterflies and liv'd but three summer days - three such days with you I could fill with more delight than fifty common years could ever contain.
― John Keats, Bright Star: Love Letters and Poems of John Keats to Fanny Brawne

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Please come out to Arts By the Bay Gallery tomorrow from 11:00AM-2:30PM to visit me during my shift! I will be there to meet and greet the public, answer any questions you may have about Lyme Disease, and/or any questions you may have about digital art and photography! Looking forward to seeing everyone! This is the last time this show I will be working-so come see the art now! The new show will be opening Friday, September 15th! More info coming soon.

Nevermore- Digital Art by Tracey Grumbach

Nevermore- Digital Art by Harford County artist Tracey Grumbach

Canon 5D MarkIII
Canon EF 100mm-400mm IS USM zoom lens
400mm focal length
1/250
f/5.6
ISO 640
Edited on various iPhone 6S Plus apps

'Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore!"
Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore."'
-Edgar Allen Poe; The Raven 

For a completely different black and white, slightly more sinister looking version of this image, please check Nine Acres Designs Facebook page later today! I took this image while spending the day in Winter Park by myself. I was looking out over a pond, searching for alligators when two ravens landed nearby on the cypress knees around the pond. I happened to be in the right place at the right time to grab this shot.

Have a fabulous Wednesday. xo

Capricious Monarch- Digital Art by Tracey Grumbach

Capricious Monarch- Digital Art by Tracey Grumbach

Happiness, do not leave me.
I know you, a capricious monarch
perching on the fortunate flowers you see.
Hear me:
I am too attached to this royalty now.
Can I make you rest here somehow?
I will offer you the nectar of every flower in blossom,
the honey of every fruit in harvest.
I will make the Earth a garden,
the entire universe a forest.
I beg of you not to flutter by.
I beg of you not to leave me, butter-coloured fly.
Nest here
and for you,
I will create a home.
―Kamand Kojouri

"Happiness, please nest here...I will create a home."  This poem really hit me in the heart today and since I have no other words, I thought it would pair nicely with this image.

I hope you have an wonderful Tuesday.
xo

A Few of My Favorite Things- Digital Art by Harford County Artist

Digital Painting by Tracey Grumbach

What's not to love and adore about lacy pressed leaves from an autumn past, a bleach white sand dollar from a previous beach vacation, an antique bottle, and a collection of beautiful red-tail hawk feathers? These are a few of my favorite things. I keep them all in a metal basket on my shelf in the dining room right next to some family pictures. It makes me smile each time I walk by. Also in that basket are some handwritten cards, letters, and notes from friends and family I have collected over the years. These small treasures mean so much. What small treasures do you keep around that make you smile?

I hope you all have a wonderful day. Happy Wednesday!

xo

Memory, In Widow's Weeds 1- Portrait of a Flower

Memory In Widow's Weeds 1- Digital Art by Tracey Grumbach

Memory, in widow's weeds, with naked feet stands on a tombstone.

-Aubrey de Vere

I went for a walk the other morning and along the path I found quite a few Queen Anne's Lace plants blooming. They were so beautiful standing there, wild and carefree and intricately beautiful. They were growing in a large field full of unmowed grass and I knew I had to have a few. I pulled a couple and took them home, placed them in a small vase and admired the incredible details of the umbel. I knew I had to photograph its beauty, so I did a study of about 5 photos, all very different from each other.  I am looking forward to sharing them with you here.

After the heart wrenching events of the past few days it almost feels silly to share the news that my work has been chosen to appear on the cover of an upcoming issue of Harford's Heart magazine. I received the call on Friday and was honored and thrilled because not only does "Harford County's Favorite Little Magazine" have a wide local circulation, but they are historically supportive of the arts community here in Harford County, Maryland. The art director contacted me to tell me my work was selected and also told me they would like to include an interview with my pieces of art. They will be having a writer contact me soon to conduct the interview. The editor was interested in how Lyme Disease has influenced my art through the years. I am thrilled to have yet another outlet to get the word out both about my art and also how serious Lyme Disease can be. These opportunities are precious to me and I receive them with amazing amounts of gratitude. The issue will be released in the fall. More details to come!

Please hug your loved ones today and be grateful for all your blessings. As always, thank you for your continuing support and encouragement!

xo

Silent Finger to the Sky and Stars- Digital Art by Tracey Grumbach

An instinctive taste teaches men to build their churches with spire steeples

which point as with a silent finger to the sky and stars.

-Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Just as I have an obsession with barns, I also have an obsession for the architecture of churches. The subtle differences in details between each of them intrigues me. I am particularly fond of steeples and bell towers. One day I plan on making a collage of all the different barns I've photographed and separately, all the churches I've photographed. I think it will be cool to see them all together. I don't have any clue just how many different ones I've taken. Probably dozens!

I have my monthly doctor appointment today with my Lyme specialist. Except for last week, my pain levels have been a lot better while on this restricted diet, which is a plus. I am still dealing with ridiculous levels of exhaustion, but hopefully I can find answers to that at today's appointment. He will be presenting the results of my ALCAT blood test and helping me fine tune my diet so that I can avoid trigger foods for my system. Frankly, I am petrified that my digestive tract is so screwed up that all I'll be able to eat is lettuce and cucumbers. I will find out for sure today and let you know on tomorrow's blog. I will also find out the results of my liver function tests. I pray that my liver is holding up to the onslaught of antibiotics I am still on. I would appreciate any prayers for the doctor's wisdom and my patience as we move through this difficult process.

I found out late yesterday afternoon that Brenna needs to go in for emergency oral surgery to remove her wisdom teeth today. Please say a prayer for her as well. I hope the surgery goes smoothly and her recovery is swift. Poor thing got back from Canada Sunday night, had a emergency dentist appointment yesterday afternoon and surgery scheduled for 11:00 today. I am sure this is the home coming she was hoping for!

I'll see you here tomorrow with updates on my doctor visit and Brenna's surgery. Happy Tuesday, y'all.

xo

Baltimore County Rural Landscape- Mobile Artistry by Tracey Grumbach

Tracey Grumbach- Barn Art

I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.

-George Washington 

This quote says it all...I don't have a lot of words today other than to say my daughter made it safely home from Canada last night after the trip of a lifetime. She truly was blessed to have this life experience and we are so grateful to her friend's family for inviting her along on this adventure. Brenna only has 3 more weekends here at home before moving away to college, so I'm glad to have her back to spend some quality time with her before she leaves again. 

This barn is one I admire greatly and pass frequently along my route to and from where I see my doctor and get blood work. The barn and the property are just magnificent and I would love to explore further but I don't know the owners. I am thinking about putting together a collage of all the many barns I have photographed over the years. I truly have an obsession with them!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and I look forward to sharing more images with you in the coming days.

Have a great Monday!

xo

Starry Crown- Mobile Art by Tracey Grumbach

When my son and I took a walk Tuesday morning, I saw this barn and the song Down to the River to Pray popped into my mind.  One of the lyrics says, "And who shall wear the starry crown" and a starry crown is exactly what I thought of when I saw this majestic, huge barn standing in the morning sun with the star near the peak.  It was such a beautiful morning and I felt like I had enough energy to do a short (and I mean short) walk, but now I've been paying for it. I'm not sure if it was the walk or not but Tuesday night and all day yesterday the pain in my legs has been unbearable.  This after my pain has been controlled really well for most of the month. My next appointment is Tuesday, so I am anxious to hear how my labs turned out.

My youngest daughter LOVES this song and sings along every time she hears it. I love it too, so I will share it with you...

Down to the River to Pray
Alison Krauss

As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good old way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way!

O sisters, let's go down,
Let's go down, come on down
O sisters, let's go down
Down in the river to pray.

As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good old way
And who shall wear the robe and crown 

Good Lord, show me the way!

O brothers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
Come on, brothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray.

As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good old way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way!

O fathers, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O fathers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray.

As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good old way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show me the way!

O mothers, let's go down
Let's go down; don't you want to go down?
Come on, mothers, let's go down
Down in the river to pray.

As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good old way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way!

O sinners, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O sinners, let's go down
Down in the river to pray.

As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good old way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show me the way!

-Songwriter- Philip Anthony Lawson
-Lyrics- Hal Leonard Corporation 

 Hope you all have a fantastic Thursday!
xo

Heston Farm- Harford County, Maryland

Heston Farm- Altered Photography by Tracey Grumbach

Some days I just enjoy riding around my beautiful county taking in the scenery. Since I am not very mobile at the moment, taking "Sunday" drives any day of the week has become a form of therapy for me. I particularly like being the passenger so that my attention can be elsewhere, drinking in the deliciousness of the summer landscape. Being out of the house and riding around the county reminds me that the world is bigger than me. My problems seem much smaller in the wide open landscape. Being in nature, hearing nature, smelling nature, and seeing nature has a psychological healing affect. It is refreshing to know beauty doesn't cease to exist in the midst of pain. Light doesn't cease to exist in darkness. Drive therapy...that's what I'll call it. My only wish is that there was more room to pull off on the side of these country roads so I could take more photographs of the glorious sights.

This farm is quite beautiful. It is owned by a local family, a family who has a child/grandchild the same age as my twins. They are a wonderful family and we buy hay for our horse from them. One day I will accompany my husband when he goes to buy hay and take more pictures of their amazing property. Hopefully I will be in much less pain and more mobile by then...it gives me something to shoot for!

I hope everyone has a beautiful weekend. Mine will be filled with rugby games, graduation parties, and taking down my current art show while delivering new art to the gallery.  I will be food prepping and doing some serious medicine schedule planning to make sure I don't get off track. Getting out of the house is not easy when your on such a strict time schedule (every two hours) of eating and taking medicine. Thank goodness my husband and kids are helpful in keeping me on track and praise God that I am surrounded by friends and neighbors who understand. God is good!

xo

Strength and Stability- Mobile Art and Photography by Tracey Grumbach

Strength and Stability

Remember, the storm is a good opportunity

for the pine and the cypress to show 

their strength and stability.

-Ho Chi Minh 

For those who don't follow me on social media, I'd like to share the wonderful news that I will have an article published for the online magazine, The Mighty, based on this post I wrote last week. Because of the wonderful encouragement of many people who approached me and wrote to me this week saying how much the blog post helped them better understand the perspective of someone who has a chronic illness, I decided to submit the blog post to see if it could be helpful to larger audience of readers. I was modestly hopeful the editors of this website would see the value in my point of view and in my writing. After just a few days, I was thrilled to hear they accepted my writing for publishing (although it may be a few weeks before it is actually released) and offered for me to be a contributing writer to the website. I was so honored and excited for this amazing opportunity to use my voice to spread awareness and help others. I will let everyone know when the article is live. Thank you to everyone for your undying support in all my ventures. Whether it is for my art, my writing, my journey through homeschooling, or my fight against Chronic Lyme Disease, so many of you have been there to cheer me on and lift me up when I fall. Thank you.

Today I have a doctor's appointment with my LLMD to check on the progress of my treatment plan, see the results of my liver function tests, and discuss the next steps in this phase of my treatment. I would appreciate any and all prayers for wisdom, guidance, and good news. After so many years of a roller coaster ride, staying positive and maintaining hope for a full recovery is extremely difficult for me. Thank you in advance for your positive thoughts, prayers, and vibrations!

Also, today I will be delivering the two pieces of art that were accepted into the Art Without Boundaries Art Show! It is always fun and exciting to be a part of a juried art show and have my work displayed in new places. I was thrilled to find out that one of my dear friends, artist Kara Main, will be showing along with me in the same exhibit. So proud of her! Click on her name to check out her beautiful, thought provoking work.

Have a beautiful Tuesday- smile at a stranger today and make the world just a bit happier.

***Edited to say- the article HAS BEEN PUBLISHED! That was quick! You can read/see the article here on The Mighty. You can see my author profile here.

xo

Fawn Grove Church of the Nazarene

Fawn Grove Church of the Nazarene- Pylesville, Maryland

You know how it feels when you climb into your favorite pair of warm, soft pajamas after a long, cold day? You know how it feels when you read a perfectly entertaining book curled up under a worn, favorite blanket with your pet snuggled in close to you? You know the feeling when you sit with a long time best friend and laugh together over shared private jokes over a warm cup of your favorite coffee?  After 20 years of not having a church to call home, that is how I feel when I walk into the doors of Fawn Grove Church of the Nazarene. It is so good to finally find a spiritual place to call my own and feel perfectly comfortable, warm, and content.

Thank you, Pastor Johnathon and Michele. We absolutely adore you both.

xo

National Aquarium in Baltimore- Digital Art By Tracey Grumbach

It's been a rough week. My 9 year old son, Zach, got sick on Saturday and hasn't been able to get rid of the congestion and cough that came along with it. Following on his heels, his twin, Natalie, got sick yesterday. This morning, I woke up with the gunk they have been fighting. All of this in the midst of my oldest daughter, Brenna, turning 18 yesterday. Emotionally that milestone was bittersweet for me. She is turning into such an amazing young woman and that is a pleasure to watch, but I find myself longing for the simpler days when she was little. Between her high school graduation and her eighteenth birthday happening within a week of each other, it is a lot emotionally to take in.

So far my husband and I have successfully raised two of our children to graduate and move on to new phases of life and we have two more to go.  We still have 9 years to go until they are officially adults, so I guess I better hang on tight for the wild ride with my youngest. If I survive their mischief they are sure to bring as teens in a few short years, it will be a miracle! 

For all of you younger moms out there...take the snuggles while you can get them. Pretty soon your babies will be leaving the nest and starting their own lives. Trust me, you will be longing for the days when they fell asleep in your embrace.

Have a wonderful Wednesday, y'all.

xo

The Keepers Keeps Your Mind Spinning

The Last Gasp of Winter-Altered Photography by Tracey Grumbach

With the many hours in bed resting my body during CLD (Chronic Lyme Disease) treatment, I have recently become consumed by the documentary showing on Netflix called The Keepers. It is about two former students of Archbishop Keough (now Seton/Keough High School, which is scheduled to close down permanently this month), who are trying to solve the cold case of Sister Catherine Cesnick's murder back in 1969. What they uncover is simply terrifying and mind-blowing, not to mention addictive for the viewer. Every episode I kept telling myself that this can't get worse and every time I was wrong; it did get worse. This case fascinates me not only because it has mystery, intrigue, corruption, love, murder, and cover-up but also because I grew up and still live in the Baltimore area and am familiar with the locations throughout the documentary.

To make it even more personal to me, I happen to know one of the amazing former students of Sister Catherine, who is leading the charge to get this case solved. Her name is Gemma Hoskins. Gemma was my teacher mentor when I first started teaching in Harford County. She was/is a wonderfully caring and smart person and I am honored to have known her back in the 90's. She sparked inspiration and excellence in me as a young teacher and I will be forever grateful for that.

If you have Netflix, I highly suggest watching this documentary by the amazing director, Ryan White, who put this together beautifully. As soon as an episode ended, I was craving more.

I chose to pair this art piece with this post because I felt it must represent the lonliness and helplessness the girls in this case felt during their teen years. I won't say more because I don't want any spoilers here for those who have yet to see the documentary, but after you watch it you will totally understand the feeling I was going for here.

 Have a wonderful week. xo