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in/stability photography contest & exhibit

graceofwynn wrote 4 weeks ago: To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Alliance for Metropolitan Stability, they organized a photo … more →

Tags: City Views, Aliiance for Metropolitan Stability, Art, Capri Theatre, City Life, Domestic Violence, Instability, Minnesota artists, Photography

25th Annual Homeless Memorial March & Service

graceofwynn wrote 1 month ago: The 25th Annual Homeless 2009 Memorial March and Service Thursday, Dec 17 To honor those members of … more →

Tags: Community, Community Events, Greg Horan, hennepin county government center, Homeless, homeless memorial march and service, life on the streets, Minneapolis, MN, simpson united methodist church

Commentary: Section 8 Housing Waiting List

graceofwynn wrote 2 months ago: When I first became homeless, I could not comprehend that although my family was in an immediate cri … more →

Tags: Affordable Housing, Domestic Violence, Homeless, homeless families, homeless minnesota, poverty, Section 8, subsidized housing, writing

Empty Space (Poetry/Haibun)

graceofwynn wrote 2 months ago: I stand amid empty spaces. The walls called “home “ have crumbled. Concrete sidewalks welcome weary … more →

Tags: Creative Writing, Essay, haibun, Homeless, Homelessness, Inspiration, Poetry, poverty, Prose

Cash for Clunkers: Hug a Tree, Slap the Poor3 comments

graceofwynn wrote 4 months ago: Cash for Clunkers: A government bailout program that will profit the auto industry, trick consumers … more →

Tags: poverty, poverty in america, News, Cash for Clunkers, GOVERNMENT BAILOUT, Transportation, Advocacy, needy families, single parents

Dance in the Rain: A Quote

graceofwynn wrote 5 months ago: “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass… it’s about learning how to danc … more →

Tags: inspirations, Inspiration, memoir, Quote, Girls, rain, Childhood

The Forming of Quartz: A Survivor Speaks

graceofwynn wrote 7 months ago: Alone, I smiled and pretended our family was just fine…wanting to believe in you with such force tha … more →

Tags: Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family, Essay, Creative Writing, Relationships, poetry about abuse

MSNBC Makes Abuse a Joke1 comment

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: MSNBC makes a joke of domestic violence in an incident where a Florida woman was hit in the face and … more →

Tags: Abuse, Domestic Violence, Current Events, News, MSNBC, Crime, Port St. Lucie Florida

What is So Important? (I Saw a Man Hit By a Car)

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: I was driving down the street today, and had alot on my mind. I really thought I was going through s … more →

Tags: Inspiration, Faith, writing, Essay, memoir, spirituality, minnesota writers, car accident, God

Shelter Attitude II: A Response1 comment

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: Lessons from being poor, homeless and destitute. A response to a FWD e-mail that read “Shelter … more →

Tags: poverty, Homeless, Abuse, poor, Add new tag, Shelter, shelter attitude

FOOD Outreach Event * Minnesota

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: Second Harvest Heartland is joining forces to End Hunger by hosting a Food Outreach Event: Tuesday, … more →

Tags: poverty, Second Harvest Heartland, Food, Charity, food shelf

What I Have Learned (About Abuse)2 comments

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: Things I have learned after fleeing my home, and beginning to live free from fear and harm: * It … more →

Tags: Abuse, Domestic Violence, Women, Family, trauma, Battered Women

My Golden Wings

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: Experiencing homelessness changes your perspective. Once you have been homeless, you will never look … more →

Tags: Homeless, writing, DragonFly, commentary. family, Golden Wings

Hairball: A Poem

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: Curled on one side, a matted ball of fur small legs twisted eyes pinched shut just another city rat … more →

Tags: poverty, Homeless, Poetry, writing, 'homeless children

The Language of Blood: A Book Review

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: “But I’m here, one small piece of a great family that somehow survived, albeit in fragments. It is u … more →

Tags: Minnesota, Domestic Violence, Adoption, Stalking, memoir, jane jeong trenka

Take Action! Feb. 2008 Events MN

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: February 26 and 27: 2008 Action Day to End Violence Against Women sponsored by MN Indian Women … more →

Tags: inspirations, Homeless, Minnesota, Abuse, Battered Women, Action Day, lobby day, February 2008

Blue II: An Angel Watching Over1 comment

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: (click on image for full size view) Angels remind that God is there News is carried on angel wings f … more →

Tags: inspirations, City Views, Photography, Inspiration, Minneapolis, Urban, ANGELS

Philip Workman's Justice

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: I found this article while web surfing &; thought it was interesting… Philip Workman, sent … more →

Tags: Homeless, Death Penalty, drugs, philip workman, Pizza

The Pilgrimage: Reflections on Homelessness & Christmas

graceofwynn wrote 1 year ago: It has really filled my heart this year that the “holiday” season is a time of grace, granted by the … more →

Tags: poverty, Faith, Family, Homelessness, Christmas


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