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deliriousgirl

Book Review: The Myth Of Sisyphus And All The Sleeping People All Around Us

The darkest night of my life lasted for several years. I was alcoholic, drinking daily to the point of as-near-to oblivion as I could get and often supplementing the near-constant drunken state with whatever illegal (or legal) drugs I could get my hands on. Time ceased to exist, except in periods of hours, or minutes between being in these states. There are whole spans of time that I have no exact memory of during this downward spiral filled with shadowy episodes and even more shadowy people. An… Continue

Posted by deliriousgirl on June 29, 2009 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Marie Monroe

Women in Addiction

Call for Art

I am collecting images done in simple materials--crayon, marker, pencil, collage—by women with substance histories—both those who are recovering and those who are continuing to struggle.

This is a series of 8 images done to simple instruction to be used in a teaching format to train professionals working with addicts (including those who are alcoholic).

Images can be completed in as little as 15-20 minutes or up to 1 hour to insure spontaneity and focus upon the theme rather than… Continue

Posted by Marie Monroe on June 25, 2009 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Helen Bascom

Campaign of Terror Against Women & Doctors

Sometimes words just aren't enough to express my concern for American society. There seems to be so much hate and prejudice out there and it comes from every angle, all the time, day in and day out. The recent murder of Dr. George Tiller hit me like a ton of bricks. At first I was angry at the i
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Posted by Helen Bascom on June 9, 2009 at 1:30am

Marie Monroe

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

--none of these images depict actual injuries, but are artistic renderings displayed as symbolic depictions of the effects of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Male Privilege

Child Victims of Domestic Violence

Equality BeginContinue

Posted by Marie Monroe on June 5, 2009 at 10:30pm

justjason

noyouyesme Live @ SomedayLounge with Myrrh Larsen!!!April21st!!

STUMPTOWN COMICS FEST!!!
Tuesday, April 21st
STUMPTOWN COMICS+ LIVE MUSIC!!
Someday Lounge
125 NW 5th Avenue
Downtown, Portland, OR.
Featuring: noyouyesme, DAME DARCY, MYRRH LARSEN, STAR ST. GERMAIN
Doors at 8, show starts at 9pm, No Cover!!! 21 +
Original justjasonArtwerx, & Merch. available for purchase
Come show your support youur local artists and music… Continue

Posted by justjason on April 19, 2009 at 6:54pm

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Helen Bascom

Printing & Framing

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The African American Civil War 2 Replies

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justjason

Nothing To Lose 3 Replies

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beautiful post. i, too, found this work to hold onto due my addiction! thanks for letting me revisit it.
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Eyes and minds wide open! Excellent post.
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Thanks, Helen. I appreciate your support as always~
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Marie, this is a fantastic project. Teaching, learning, healing. xoxo
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