06/02/2026
On Saturday night, I had the privilege of standing among a group of truly phenomenal women who courageously shared their truths on stage with a room full of wonderful people. Thank you, Chris Providence, for inviting me to share my poem, The Luckiest Light.
Honestly, I was shaking. As I waited to step up, I kept asking myself, “How can I find the courage to do this?”Then I thought about the incredible artists and families who inspire me every day.
I thought of Hannah, who recently performed in, The Wizard of Oz. I thought of Miryana, who cheers in front of roaring crowds. I thought of Joe, who has no idea how naturally gifted he is as a public speaker. I thought of JP Henry, who pushed through his nerves and shined during our fashion show.
I thought of the mama bears who spend every day advocating for their children, reminding doctors, educators, neighbors, and lawmakers of their worth while balancing the demands of everyday life. I thought of my son trying something new on his skateboard, knowing he might fall. I thought of my daughter walking into a new school year with limited language. I thought of my husband holding my hand as we learned we would become parents to a beautiful little girl with Down syndrome.
And suddenly, I wasn’t standing there alone. I carried all of THEIR courage with me. NOT mine… theirs. The courage the WORLD can learn from.
I cannot thank the phenomenal women enough for encouraging me on that stage, the wonderful friends who showed up, and the community that continues to show up for the artists of The Luckiest Light.
The Luckiest Light is so much more than walls filled with artwork. As we celebrate one year in our gallery, I am overwhelmed with pride for what the artists have accomplished. Every piece hanging on our walls tells a story that fills my heart.
We welcome you to come experience it for yourself and learn from one of the most extraordinary communities I have ever been lucky enough to know.
Make Art. Be Kind.
Beautiful headshots taken by Malgorzata Baker Photography 🫶🏽
