Thank You For Making That

In today's episode Erin discusses the idea of why art matters even in sad and uncertain times. Maybe even ESPECIALLY in sad and uncertain times. Erin refers to teacher and Franciscan Priest Richard Rohr and discusses his book the Naked Now. Rohr writes about a mantra, "Beauty Back," that he developed with help from a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins called, "the Golden Echo." 

How you can find the book and poem discussed on today's show:

Link to the Richard Rohr's book: The Naked Now

Link to the full poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins: https://hopkinspoetry.com/poem/the-leaden-echo-and-the-golden-echo/

How you can follow Erin's art:

Link to Erin's email sign-up and personal art website: Sign up here!

Link to keep up with Erin's social media pages: https://instagram.com/barnandtown 

How you can follow the show:

Website: https://thankyouformakingthat.com

Social Media: https://instagram.com/thankyouformakingthat

Erin kicks off Season 2 of Thank You For Making That by discussing how seasons help us welcome new things: mindsets, patterns and creativity. 

Website: https://thankyouformakingthat.com

Social Media: https://instagram.com/thankyouformakingthat 

Episode 23: The Road Trip Survival Guide with Rob Taylor 

In this episode, Erin talks with Founder and Editor of the 2traveldads.com, the "original LGBT family blog." Rob is a dad, husband and all-around amazing human. He is also the author of two books, the Road Trip Survival Guide and the Ultimate Travel Journal for Kids. You can find Rob and family on social media and via the 2 Travel Dads website where Rob and Husband Chris share glimpses of their family life on (and off) the road.

Links to social are below along with a few links to great trip guides and resources from the 2traveldads website.

Erin shares ten lessons that art has taught taught her including bravery, patience and integration. Erin asks what should be added to the list and invites listeners to send a note to [email protected] with suggestions.

In this episode, Erin talks about age. Specifically, she confronts the idea of age as a limitation. Erin is joined by a special co-host, her 10-year-old son, Griffin who shares an early memory of creativity. 

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Link to Artists Magazine:

https://subscribe.artistsmagazine.com/pcd/Order?iKey=C**V01 

Link to #31ordinarydays art challenge:

https://www.barnandtown.com/blogs/news/31-ordinary-days