Holly wrote a terrific article about Jim Morrison, focusing on his last days in Paris.
The Lizard King Lives On!
I am honoured to say she used my drawing of him in her post. Thank you, Holly!
Category: Tributes
Robbie’s Cats
From Queen Push Push at home,
To a Queen in the jungle,
To a fondant kitten,
… to a scream in the jungle,
Robbie’s cats take on a deeper meaning – the knowledge, respect and caring of all wildlife.
She has photographed, videoed, written story books & poetry, painted, blogged and fondanted her message into the world and into my heart.
Time to shine a star!
The idea to spotlight Robbie’s work began with a post I did on GLAM that featured street art with kittens. (click on the pic below to see the post)
Robbie was then inspired to respond with fondant kittens.
This is my response.
Robbie lives in South Africa and has access to seeing its wildlife. The following shots (& more) of hers are available for free at UNSPLASH ROBBIE CHEADLE
I have read many of her children’s books. Her books teach and have taught me, an adult. In “Sir Chocolate and the Fondant Five” I learned about the Big Five in Africa.
Do you know who the “Big Five” are?
Well, they are the “Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino & Buffalo”. I found these videos on Robbie’s YouTube channel. They are only seconds long, so have a watch!
* Note: I couldn’t find a leopard video, so the Cheetahs are filling in.
Robbie’s YouTube Channel is a creative depot, with readings, recipes and animals. There are also videos of monkeys, birds, giraffes, waterbucks, hippos, kudu, zebras, wild dogs, insects and more.
Robbie writes with her son Michael Cheadle, who shares her love of nature and desire to help protect it. I haven’t read “Neema the Misfit Giraffe”, but am bound to.
A prolific creator, she will have another book out before I post this. “Square Peg in a Round Hole: Poetry, Art & Creativity”
You can find her books on Amazon sites around the globe. Just search “Robbie Cheadle” for children and youth books – “Roberta Eaton Cheadle” for adult books.
Some of her books are also available on KOBO.
Visit Robbie on her blogs:
Roberta Writes and Robbies Inspiration
Finally, flowers don’t scream. However her photos of them, like this Magnolia, sure do.
All photos and videos © Robbie Cheadle (aka Roberta Eaton Cheadle)
Leonard Cohen ~ His Last Years
I had no idea Cohen was such a tortured soul. Thank you to Holly for the insightful tribute to this one-of-a-kind poet, writer and musician.
International Women’s Day
March 8 is International Women’s Day.
Looking around the globe, especially beyond Europe, Canada and the U.S.A., a day seems a token.
When searching online about Women’s Day, I found this question & answer..
“What is the color of International women’s Day 2024?
“The colours associated with International Women’s Day are purple, green, and white, each carrying symbolic significance. Purple represents justice and dignity, while green symbolizes hope. White, although a contentious concept, signifies purity.”
These are the same colours that were used for the Women’s Suffrage Movement. I wrote the below article in 2014 for Christy Birmingham’s blog.
Emmiline and Christabel Parkhurst of the UK changed purple to violet to fit the slogan “Give Women the Vote,” Women would wear these colours, as a secret language. Peridots, emeralds, pearls, diamonds, amethysts, and garnets were worn. Jewelry with chains & bars denoted she had been to jail for the cause.
I made the above “Message in a Bracelet” in 2014, a precursor to celebrate 100 years of women voting. I’m also now calling it my “International Woman’s Day Bracelet“
Thank You Holly
Once upon a time, I got to meet Fay Wray.
Holly encouraged me to draw Fay. Somehow with the drawings to go with the story and Holly publishing them, I got the nerve up to share out in the open. Thank you dear Holly!
Thank you to Trent for turning me onto to this bit of homage to Fay!
A Dove for Em, Gigi’s Cat
I’m so sorry dear Gigi.
I know how much you loved Em, and you were her only one.
My deepest heartfelt condolences.
Gigi wrote a beautiful post about Em.
Pics Taken February 5, 2024
Toronto, Canada
The artist: unsigned, but I’m thinking The Half Decent
Rise Up – The Parachute Club
“Rise Up” is a call. It’s an anthem to our better selves, for a better world. The song was fun to groove to in the 1980’s, but was anybody listening?
The Parachute Club was a Canadian band formed in Toronto in 1982. By 1987 they had three top 40 hits in Canada, including “Rise Up”
Lorraine Segato, the original front person, teamed with Parachute Club members Julie Masi & David Gray. Under the name “The New Parachute Collective”, with emerging artists: Theo Tams, Jimmy Chauveau, Jillea, Kayla Diamond, Maya Kiltron and Britta Badour, 
… they have released an updated version to to empower a new generation of youth activists.
All profits go to non-profits.
Pics taken by Resa – February 28, 2023
Toronto, Canada
Here is the new version, with words. Is anybody listening now?
Here is the original infectious video.
“The enduring appeal of this song has inspired us to celebrate its legacy with a campaign to engage, celebrate and honour a new generation of social justice activists who are shaping the future.” – Lorraine Segato
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