"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." ~Desmond Tutu
What little bits of good have you done this week?
I first discovered Camille Claudel, a 19th century French sculptor, at the Rodin Museum in Paris the summer after college. As August Rodin’s apprentice, model, lover and muse, she contributed to some of his best-known works and created masterpieces of her own. After her father’s death and the tumultuous ending to her relationship with Rodin, Claudel’s brother committed her to a mental institution. Friends and doctors appealed for her release, but neither Rodin nor family members did. Camille Claudel lived the final 30 years of her life waiting for a release that never came.
How many voices have been silenced and lost?
Holding Vigil by Alison Luterman, written on November 3, 2024
“The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.” ACLU.org
You’ll find “Women Who Walked on Water” bios, videos by the portrait gallery artists, and lists of books and podcasts full of extraordinary women on my webpage: Women Who Walked on Water
100 Kids Tell a Joke!
I hope you’ll Immerse yourself in a few moments of nature this week.
xoxo, Joy
Joy Zimmerman is a touring folk & acoustic roots singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, presenter, and former social worker. Joy's latest album,"Where the Light Lives," debuted at #6 on the Folk Alliance International Folk Chart in August 2023. joyzimmermanmusic.com
