Love lives here

This past weekend my partner and I had the pleasure of visiting friends to celebrate a special birthday. These friends own and operate a Gallery (which is a part of their home) near the small town of Magnetawan, in northern Ontario. The gallery, Windows to the North, showcases their own work as well as many other very talented local female artists, and is a beautiful gem poetically tucked away on the shores of Poverty Bay. It is a place that not only brings together artists, dreamers, friends, the LGBT community and the open minded, but perhaps more importantly, a place that nurtures their development.  

 Before the party, we were asked to write a few words that we associated with the birthday girl. The words came easily, for whenever I think of Sue and the oasis she has created with her partner Kay, I feel inspired. Their warm hospitality, combined with the beauty of the natural surroundings and lovely works of art creates a tranquil atmosphere that never fails to soothe my soul.
The party, in case you were wondering, was a great success, at least by my standards, for the house was filled with a diverse, supportive group of men and woman and the genuine warmth of friendship, love, acceptance, and community. Not a surprise then, that these are the words that came to mind when I thought of these wonderful ladies and the sanctuary they have created. 

Love Lives Here

In creative grace,

in warm embrace,

in open doors,

Love lives here...

In rainbow hues,

in tolerant views,

in open minds,

love lives here...

Amidst the tears,

despite any fears,

in open hearts,

love lives here...

In community

in possibility,

in weathered faith,

love lives here...

with a grateful heart,
 for the gift of friendship,

pbowman 

www.windowstothenorth.com