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This anthology of poetry, prose, and artwork derives from two exhibitions and ekphrastic readings in 2021. The "Art Speaks" exhibition at the Edgewood Gallery in Syracuse, NY (July 2-August 13, 2021) featured artists and writers from the Central New York Branch of the National League of American Pen Women. The exhibition presented twenty works of art and twenty ekphrastic poems; that is, poetry created in response to what the art evokes in the poet''s imagination or recall. Ekphrastic response need not employ descriptive language nor attempt to imagine what might have been in the artist''s mind. Works of art and responsive poems were hung beside one another. The show encouraged a type of creative conversation among artists and poets that offered viewers various avenues to interact with each work. Art Speaks, The Catalogue, in its design and layout, encourages readers to take advantage of the opportunity to interact with the art in multiple ways and continue the conversations.  In recent years, the Pen Women in the CNY Branch have presented three readings of ekphrastic poetry inspired by works of art in the Made in New York show, a signature annual event at the Schweinfurth Art Center in Auburn, NY. Included in this anthology are a number of poetry and art pairings from the 2021 Made in New York exhibition. The National League of American Pen Women was formed in October 1897 when women journalists were refused admittance to the National Press Club. Founding members included women writers, journalists, and lecturers, many prominent in their respective fields. The CNY Branch was formally admitted to the National League on October 1, 1926 and convened in the Hotel Onondaga in Syracuse, New York.  Today, the League includes 60 branches and more than 1,200 members. Membership expanded over the years to embrace women artists, composers, choreographers, and women in the allied arts. The central mission of NLAPW remains the same: to encourage and recognize the work of professional standards in letters, visual and other creative arts, and provide opportunities for members to inspire and encourage one another, as well as their communities.  

This book is a moving testimony of how the Savior can take a broken life and restore it and how the love of Jesus, through forgiveness of those who have hurt us, can redeem and bring about something new and very beautiful in every life committed to him.As he promised in his word, I will not leave you as orphans in the storm, I will come to you (Ps. 27:10, TLB).

I started this book at the suggestion of a few different people. They said your life has been interesting, write it down. I am a Capricorn and should have never married a Gemini. I know that now. My second husband was an Aquarius. Neither handled money the way I would have. This creates discontent and anger on my part because I could have done better.

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When Pete E asks his pal McDee to catch some E's for him, little does he know the adventure that awaits. Join these two on their magical journey into a world full of sneaky pirates, intelligent animals, and ingenious spelling bees! Together they must learn to brave the dangers of the pea green sea, and find a way to stop the pirates' evil scheme. Most importantly of all, if they are to survive, then Pete E must learn how to spell and read. For young and old, this cartoon book unlocks some of the mystery and magic of the alphabet, with the hope of inspiring reading interest and creativity.

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