Gayle Rachford
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@jasonlsilva speaks of creative delight and awe in almost everything he shares. It was my great pleasure to experience these emotions this weekend as we savored our time @magrochester’s Picasso linograph exhibit.
These pieces were less about protest and more about how he chose to honor the masters he most admired. Jason’s words ran through my head in the hour we stayed and stared - “Protest through creativity.”
Over the last several months, I’ve felt a strong emotional pull towards protecting myself and my state of mind. As a person who still believes in democracy and appreciates the fragility of its tenure, it’s been a rough go. But, this weekend, I decided to just rest in resilience, cozy myself up in fur, and pause in the presence of process & precision.
Lest we forget that those qualities still matter and make us better as we “pursue happiness” in this country. π½
Remember who you are. You don’t need a mansplination. π©·π½ Speak up. Speak out. Women of America, this is just as much about our rights as any others’. πΊπΈ
Remember when it was illegal for women to own property?
Remember when it was illegal for women to vote?
Remember when a girl’s father chose her husband?
Remember when women had no voice in court.
Civil liberties and due process must apply to all and the rule of L A W must prevail, not the rule of one. π½ This is about more than immigration. #wakeup
And ‘snow’ it begins. π§ΆβοΈ π₯Ύπ§£
Maybe we should run a snow-pool π² this season. I’m in for 50’ by the end of February. π What’s your bet?
@magrochester Museum of the Dead Halloween Party was a blast! π₯ π»π We went as ‘Berlin Waterfall’ and ‘Into the Woods’… both pieces from artists who dedicated their careers to equity in the arts, bold experiments in color, and passion for creative expression. π¨ποΈ
π€© Cheers to the MAG for hosting a delightful night for members and guests! This was our first time attending and now we won’t miss another year’s festivities! π₯³
Colin & I were even nominated for a Best MAG Costume Award! π€ Gahhhh! What a treat! Lady Liberty & the Mummy Trio were winners!! πππΌππΌππΌππΌ
We love the MAG! π
#magmuseumofthedead #halloween #patsteir #samgilliam #roccity #rochesterny
πΊπΈ Proud of you, Rochester! About a thousand people came out for citizens’ action in Henrietta today! π₯π₯π₯π₯
One of the deepest values that •everyone• in our nation enjoys is the right to assembly and free speech. π£π¬
Today, that right was practiced and honored across the fruited plains! πποΈπΎ
As a student of history - a teacher of social studies - a citizen - and a voter, I’m grateful to be an American and to live in this amazing country.
Thank you to all who vote, who peacefully protest, who add their two cents to the collective conversation we call “the great American experiment”. May we all continue to evolve and unfold in a direction that improves the lives of our neighbors, our communities, our own families, and our planet. π
Have you heard of Emotion Code clearings? π It’s energy work that my generous friend @sonyaeckel has been guiding me through this season.
Care to know how it’s going?
10 / 10 π
#emotioncode #energywork #reiki #midlifewomen #genxers

Got midlife belly fat and body pain? π Got out of control blood sugar and high cholesterol? π£ Eat this way. It will help you.
#midlifewomen #glucoserevolution #eatwell #blueprint

Got π© problems? Like… maybe not enough or maybe too much? Listen - try this abdominal massage each morning for a week and see if the π© comes out of your bod -better.
No joke! This might seem kind of strange, but I’m telling you that if you can improve your π© situation -you can improve your longevity and your vitality (especially at midlife).
This is true adulting. πΌ
#genx #vitality #dontdie #livelong

Standing on 1 foot with your eyes closed is a predictor of longevity. Most people can do 3 seconds when they start this practice. How many seconds can you do? That will be your baseline. Write it on your calendar or pop it into your notes app. Longevity is within our reality when we allow it. Add this practice to your morning routine, and watch your longevity improve each day! βοΈ Come on in to Live Long. Be Well. Be Happy. on Facebook. I’ll share everything I am doing this decade to make the next one even better. #genx #norwex #midlifewomenwellness #MidlifeWellness #MenopauseWellness #perimenopause #womenshealthmatters

Morning routines are THE BEST! πβοΈ Today, the eye moisture is happening… tell me how long YOU leave yours on?!? β²οΈ Talk about midlife skin and health in my new group! Live Long. Be Well. Be Happy. Tap here if you’re seeing this in Facebook and come on in! π

Listen up midlifers! π£π―οΈ If you are π₯ HOT as EFF - and have have enough - grab some Black Cohosh. π€ No joke. This is not fake news. Hear what I have to say about it over in Live Long. Be Well. Be Happy. Tap in on FB to read the full story! π You’re welcome! #hotflashes #midlifewomen #goodhealth #herbalremedies #norwex #livewell
What’s filling you up? Loading your heart with gratitude? Warming your spirit and charging your soul? …I hope it’s the people in your life.
These women mean so much to me. Not for what they do -but for who they are.
Surround yourself with others who meet you where you’re at, leave judgement at the door, and lead their lives through a lens of love.
Everyone needs a sense of community and belonging. Everyone needs a sense of true self and of purpose. Everyone needs friends who say “yes” and “we’ve got your back”.
I’m feeling thankful for all of the above and hope to be a person who can be the same friend in kind. π
#friends #norwex #genx #friendshipgoals