Victoria Ponders

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November 2, 2025

A Gratitude Two-Fer 💝

First – a gentle reminder: If you’re in the Chicago area…I’d love to see you at Harper College, courtesy of The Cultural Arts Committee, when I read from “Surviving Sue” this coming Thursday, November 6 from 11am – 12:15 pm. Second – a gratitude story: I’m ever grateful to my blogging friends for their camaraderie.… Continue reading

Family, Surviving Sue, writing

artists, author, books, creatives, event, Family, gratitude, storytelling, Surviving Sue
October 22, 2023

Evocative Artistry

Crawling into my soul I can occasionally discern connections between beloved works of art. Not because I have any training. I’m just a devoted patron and a woman in awe of artistry. All things visual draw me in and when I can use imagery to help solidify a feeling or capture a long-lost moment, my… Continue reading

Design

artists, happiness, love, photographers, Saul Leiter, Toulouse-Lautrec, visual arts, Wellness
September 25, 2023

Peek Inside: “Surviving Sue” – Hide & Seek

My mom, Sue, was a tortured artist. Throughout her life she tried to soothe herself and fill the empty spaces within by leaning into her creative side, especially painting. I included a few references to her artwork in “Surviving Sue” and wrote about her apology art a few months ago. Exploring her feelings with paint… Continue reading

Surviving Sue

artists, author, love, mental health, pain, resilience, Wellness, writer
May 21, 2023

Misery and Harmony

When my dad died unexpectedly, I lost my partner in navigating issues with my mom, Sue. I’ve written about the dynamic a bit. He provided counterbalance and love, patience, and insight when I needed it the most. His was the one and only voice that could cut through when Sue was out of control. Amidst… Continue reading

Family

artists, authors, Family, love, mothers, painters, Van Gogh, writing
February 2, 2023

Call Off the Search Party

I wasn’t lost…I just tweaked and pivoted! 😊 Continue reading

Design

art, artists, Design, insight, self-care
December 10, 2022

You Win…My Admiration AND a Cupcake!

Yes, YOU! Keep creating…don’t stop! Continue reading

Design

admiration, artists, creativity, gratitude, humor, motivation, musicians, poets, writers
November 18, 2022

Favorite Artist: Toulouse-Lautrec

Nestled in my soul…artistry and more… Continue reading

Design

art lover, artists, misfits, Montmartre, outcasts, Toulouse-Lautrec
October 26, 2022

The Truth I Tripped Over

The road to insight is bumpy, but I get there… Continue reading

Wellness

artists, creativity, family history, humor, legacies, meditation, motivation, T.S. Eliot, writers
September 20, 2022

“Begin Again”

A great movie nurtures my soul – filling me with happy! 😊 Continue reading

Wellness

"Begin Again", artists, genius, happiness, magic, movies, music
September 17, 2022

Favorite Artist: Robert Kipniss

Art that makes a house feel like home…thanks to Kipniss… Continue reading

Design

art, artists, DIY, fixer upper, home design, landscapes, lithographs, married life, Robert Kipniss

“Surviving Sue”, a special story about resiliency and love: Eckhartz Press (paperback) and eBook on Amazon.

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Chicago Writers Association Speakers Bureau – Writing for Wellness; Navigating Elder Care with Grace & Humor

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