Peace of Mind
Editor: Patricia Obletz
Webmaster: Tyler Schuster
Dear Readers,
Established in February 2009, Peace of Mind came to be because the founders of MilwaukeeRenaissance.com offered space on their site. I asked after the publication, which I established on a grant from New York State, 1992–2009, was zeroed out.
‘’Peace of Mind covers uncommon common ground that offers wide-ranging original art, poetry and views of artists, activists and health professionals who open doors to spiritual freedom. The quality of our mental and emotional wealth depends on avenues to peace. Adversity falls upon us all and how we get through it depends upon the bottom line balance of our spritual wealth.
‘’Peace of Mind welcomes your stories of why, how and when you first knew you were an artist; please send jpgs of up to five images of your artwork. We also publish stories of overcoming life-changing obstacles. We want family-friendly pieces up to 3,000 words. “Writing,” author William Zinsser says, “is like defrosting the windshield.”
There can never be too much information that will help people help themselves. Please help others by sharing what helps and hinders your spiritual and emotional balance. Bill Wilson founded Alcohol Anonymous in 1957 based on strangers telling their stories to each other, what worked and didn’t work, growing a bank of self-knowledge and encouraging support. Science and experience also proved long ago the healing properties of self-expression, for the one who expresses, as well as everyone who shares their human spirit.
We retain the right to edit all contributions volunteered for publication. The opinions expressed in “Peace of Mind” are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent “Peae of Mind.”
Thank you.
Patricia Obletz
Editor
POM Side Bar and Index Page Paintings by Patricia Obletz: 02/22/12
| Peace Of Mind Milwaukee Renaissance | Side Bar: | Rush 1967 | 16×13 oil on canvas |
| | Index Page: | The Conversation | 16×20 oil on canvas |
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| NAACP 2010 Election Update | Side Bar: | Moe | 20×16 oil on canvas |
| | Index Page: | James H. Hall, Jr., Esq., President, MKE NAACP | |
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| Op-Ed | Side Bar: | Yes 2010: Red Man 1 | 8×5 acrylic & oil pastel on gesso board |
| | Index Page: | Belmondo | 15×10 oil on canvas |
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| Awareness | Side Bar: | Yes 2010: Red Man 2 | 8×5 acrylic & oil pastel on gesso board |
| | Index Page: | Mailer | 16×13 oil on canvas |
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| Health | Side Bar: | Red Man 3 | 5×7 acrylic & oil pastel on canvas panel |
| | Index Page: | Woman in Chair | 16×13 oil pastel on paper |
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| Profiles of Success | Side Bar: | Pres. Obama at Harvard | 30×40 oil stick on canvas |
| | Index Page: | May Bell 1972 | 20×16 oil & oil stick on canvas |
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| Beyond the Absurd | Side Bar: | Song of Love | 7×4 acrylic & oil on canvas |
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| My Mind’s Eye | Side Bar: | Under the Sun 2010 | 8×5 acrylic & oil pastel on board |
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| To Be Heard & Not Hurt | Side Bar: | Deborah | 36×24 oil stick on canvas |
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| Creative Forces TV Show | Side Bar: | Creative Forces TV (12pom2–12cftv) | |
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| Mental Health Awareness Campaign | Side Bar: | Out of Nowhere | 30×40 oil stick on canvas |
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| The Artist In Us | Side Bar: | Messenger of the Golden Rule 2011 | 20×16 oil on canvas |
| | Index Page: | Self-Portrait 1972 | 34×22 oil on canvas |
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| Washington Park Beat Articles | Side Bar: | American Child | 5×8 acrylic & oil pastel on gesso board |
| | Index Page: | Yes 2010: Donna | 7×5 acrylic & oil pastel on gesso board |