Haley Lasche

Issue 5.1

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Concision Issue 5.1 embodies renewal and commitment for me. There is so much grief, yes. And there is so much commitment, so much community to lean into.

I'm grateful to these poets--these artists--for sharing this vision with you.

Thank you my beautiful friends. I love being “ladies celebrating ladies” with you. (And if you’re sitting at home like me night, Parks and Rec season 2, episode 16 is the one you are looking for 🙂

And if like me, you can’t be with friends today-and maybe even feeling the fragility of your own rights today-this article about Elizabeth Arden passing out red lipstick to other suffragettes to wear as symbol of unity and protest will help you step into your own power today!

In celebration of her powerful friendships and her ambition to make a positive contribution to our culture, I wish you HAPPY GALENTINE’S DAY!

Red Lipstick Was More Than Just Make-Up for Suffragettes By wearing a red lip, you’re doing more than boosting your confidence, you’re displaying a symbol of power that’s embedded in the history of women's rights

HAPPY GALENTINE’S DAY!

Earlier this week I was in a coffee shop writing and overheard two sweet teen friends making Galentine’s Day plans. They had no idea Leslie Knope invented it, yet her vision for a nationally celebrated holiday has come true!

#amypoehler
#galentinesday2025 #persisttoresist

This morning, crocuses are peeking out, Minnesota. Love this quiet reminder to emerge (when you’re ready) too!

So gross. :(

BSE. Three Questions and a Poem. Haley Lasche on _ONE_. YouTube video by Haley Lasché

Last night’s reading at The White Squirrel totally recharged me. Thank you to @cwahmanholm.bsky.social and LM Brimmer for sharing that space with me (and thanks to Conduit for hosting us!) If you missed it, but need a poetry/forrest bath, this is for you.