Hi everyone. Hope everyone's weekend is going or went well.
This is the long Martin Luther King weekend here in the US, and it seems especially important to celebrate a man who believed in peaceful protests after so many recent events here in the US. It is also important to celebrate him because Black lives do matter, which is what Martin Luther King was all about.
I'm not sure how much authenticy I can add to this day. We had a teacher at school who marched with Martin Luther King as a young man, and he could say so much on this subject. This teacher was also friends with Jesse Jackson, another American black leader, and Jesse Jackson came to our school once to speak. My voice is small next to theirs, but I mention this because those stories, like all sorts of people's stories, are impactful.
On a much lighter subject, two of my favorite things are clouds and color. So why not combine them?
Colorful! Helps brighten the gray days.
ReplyDeleteAs a resident of the city where he was killed, I appreciate the lifting up of peace as the way forward. Each person's voice adds to the chorus. We are more powerful as we join with each other in support of the more powerful voices.
ReplyDeleteooo, pretty! Clouds do come in an amazing variety of colors, don't they!
The sun is out this morning! Blue clouds are my favorite, and I love looking for pictures in clouds. In your page, I saw an alligator's head, a lion, a tiara, a loaf of French bread, a shoe, a sofa. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThinking of Martin Luther King's life and accomplishments is uplifting, as you say. I heard him speak on a few occasions -- a great leader and speaker. His death was tragic, and also very American. Having a holiday to memorialize him and what he stood for is one of the encouraging facts of our sad society.
ReplyDeletebe well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I adore your colorful clouds. I like all clouds except the scary clouds that show up right before a tornado. I want a blue cloud, I think, since blue is my favorite color. Thanks for yet another great entry using your theme at Art Journal Journey, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to pay tribute to MLK with your current creation, Erika. He was a great man. While others may have known him, it is nice to hear how his words and thoughts touched others as well (like you and me). I think I am doing to do a page for MLK too. Thanks for the inspiration!!!! Hugz
ReplyDeleteA beautiful happy page Erika!
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Alison xx
A lovely colourful page Erika, just what I need to brighten a grey day. Hope you get some sunshine soon.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Fabulous and colourful page, love the clouds. Martin Luther king was a man who is rightly celebrated. Enjoy your weekend! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI do like your colourful clouds, so cheerful looking :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Love your clouds! But.....I can't decide! *LOL* Have niace day!
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ReplyDeleteAt school we learned all sick stuff about Hitl#r, but not about a Martin Luther King day. Why???
I am so glad I learn history in the blog world now. So sad my Niece dislikes English - she could learn the real life this way....
Sky full of clouds here :-)
I hope things stay "quiet" today. Yesterday was OK.... I'm edgy.
ReplyDeleteMiss the puffy clouds. Just gray overhang here recently.
Beautiful page!
ReplyDeleteIt was disturbing to watch the tv news just so glad things settled and hope they stay that way.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of the colourful clouds, I would have gone with blue but as the sky is blue (much paler I agree) I chose the next colour and went for purple. No matter really they all made for a happy page.
Hugs, Neet xx