leapingbackwards 

In 2005, I undertook a journey of tracking down people in my past who had a great impact on me.  In the process, I rekindled a childhood relationship with Terri, my best friend at 5 years old. I found my first love, my highschool sweetheart, Frank, whom I had not seen or spoken to in over 30 years.  I reconnected with my wonderful long time ago friend Jeanne Mae from my California days.  These three people saved my life.  I know that now, though I had no idea at the time of our budding friendships.  Much of my work is inspired by those relationships and what I learned from them. 

I also rely heavily on my family experiences, particularly those that either propelled me forward or trapped me in my own emotional torture chamber.  As with most families, there is good and there is bad, but what we make of our childhood has potential for amazing opportunity for faith, personal growth and service to others.

All work presented on this website, including art and poetry, is owned by and copyrighted by the artist and poet, Karen Sides.  All rights reserved.  For information on print purchases or for permissions, contact the artist at leapingbackwards@leapingbackwards.com   Copyright 2010. 

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