Category Archives: Equality

The Color of Fear

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

I grew up believing that something was simply right or wrong and that there is nothing in between. But there is: It’s called fear. If darkness is everywhere and light is also everywhere… then fear must have a home along … Continue reading →

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Thank-you Orange #OITNB

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Dear Ms. Kerman, Ms. Kohan & the OITNB Cast, Inspired the emotions I felt while watching the Netflix’s Orange is the New Black, I began contemplating (yet again) writing out what my own childhood and teenage years were like. I guess … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to the World

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

To Whom it May Concern, This letter is not an attack. This letter is not a confession. This is not about you. In fact, this might surprise you but the world does not revolve around you. No, this is about … Continue reading →

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Best Endeavors to 2013

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Gretchen Venters

Sometimes real friends are hard to find and sometimes they are staring you right in the face. Sometimes you can’t see them because you’re focused too hard on impressing or changing for someone beside or beyond them and take the … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Dots – A Poem

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Like little Legos this part of me un-clicks & lets go and then every once in awhile I smile & Something clicks & I miss the good old days that didn’t feel good then when I was young & in … Continue reading →

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Let’s Agree to Disagree

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

I am only going to speak on this once. Usually, I would steer from this subject. I usually only speak out about Autism awareness. But an article I read this morning really upset me. It suggests that some Christians feel … Continue reading →

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I Wish

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

You know what I wish? Sometimes I wish I had a British accent. Who am I kidding? I’ve always wished I had a British accent. Or maybe an Irish brogue. Yes, that would be perfect. It’s just romantic. Simple as … Continue reading →

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Lost & Found – A Poem

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Tacky fingers Peeling back Years of Your labels From my face, It’s amazing- Really, how Much a million Little words weigh. Gretchen Leary 2013 http://www.gretchenleary.com

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To Be Continued

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

I have never thought of myself as a public speaker. In fact, although I have always felt that I had a story to share, I always felt like more of a follower than a leader. Then I met you. All … Continue reading →

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Hello 2013: Hello All

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Gretchen Venters

Most of you that follow my blog, thus far, know that I tend to ramble. But seeing as its 5AM and well past time to hit the pillow, I will keep this short and sweet. Aside from my hopes for … Continue reading →

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