Monday, December 6, 2010

What is a hero


One of the things I love about my son's school is that they have the most interesting writing prompts. This one was about the Iliad. Who was the hero between Achilles and Hector? I find this sort of question very thought provoking.


I know what I would say....but what do you think? What defines a hero for you? Which would you describe as truly heroic?

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Who am I?

I am Buckaroo Banzai- I will change who I am and what I do as often as I like. Or maybe I'll just do it all at the same time.

I have been a research scientist in women's health for the University of California, Davis. I am the mother of three sons. I am an artist, writer, tutor, and a doula.

The birth of my sons led me to a career helping other women birth their children. I provided emotional support, child birth education, and my physical presence and support. I would start at the woman's home in early labor and help her transition to the hospital or birth center. My work with women who could afford my services led me to become the coordinator of the volunteer doula program at Sutter Davis Hospital. Everyone should have access to educated support during the mystery of the birth process.

Times change and yet stay the same. I feel my age- in that I don't enjoy 24 hours of birthing support any more, but I still connect with the power of birth and the mysteries of a woman's soul. As an artist, I sculpt this power into clay. The human form of woman speaks to me. The power and strength surrounded by softness and curves. Amazing how this power is hidden from sight. It must be felt.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Today is the first day

I started the blog today. I'm excited to be playing with this new format and using this communication tool. How do you like the photo of my sculpted head.