How Do I Measure Myself: Body or Soul?

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True Dimensions

I measure myself
by the life I  lead,
not
by the size I wear!

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More to Love

We all categorize, measure and rank the value of things.
It allows us

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Bathing Suit Season

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Summer Pleasures

Swimming…

Riding a bike…

Picnics and hikes…

The backyard and the beach…

Swinging in a hammock full of daydreams…

No bikini required!

© Elizabeth Patch, all rights reserved, from “More to Love”

I was hopefully, happily unpacking
a few Spring things this week.
Short-sleeve tops! Capris! Sandals!
Light colors! Sun dresses!
And then

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Dream On

Dream On

I never let my size
determine the shape of my dreams!

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see the updated Dream on Rocker Girl blog post!

Curves in all the Right Places

Perfection
The Curve of my hip is just right
for resting a child in my arms.

©Elizabeth Patch, excerpt from More to Love

We have the bodies of women, whether we give birth or not.
And isn’t that a wonderful thing?

Illustration Friday: Skinny

This week’s topic on Illustration Friday is “Skinny”.
But which of my illustrations do I pick?

For those of you visiting for the first time, I am committed to making positive art for the plus-size majority, trying in my own small way to counteract some of the relentless images of

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Big Benefits

Big Benefits
I’m a solid investment,
with substantial returns.

I’m the deluxe model with luxury features.

All the added options
come standard with me.
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Isn’t is strange that the concept of “bigger is better” applies to just about everything except the size of

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Daily Workout

Daily Workout

Go to work.
Bring work home.
Run the house.
Raise the kids.

Cook and clean.
Shop and entertain.
Organize and supervise.

I am large and in charge!

from More to Love, © Elizabeth Patch, all rights reserved

We lead such busy, multi-tasking lives!
I earn my keep by teaching, and work on my art &

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I am so much more to love than...

So Much More

Fat
is not a word that fits me.
I am so much more than my weight.

Fat
is not a word that fits me.
I am so much more than my size.

Fat
is not a word that fits me.
I am so much more than my shape.

from More to Love © elizabeth patch,

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More to Love vs. More to Love

Love Story
Love knows all sizes.
from “More to Love”
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Tuesday night “More to Love” premiered on Fox network, something I had been anticipating as soon as I found out that there was going to be a TV show with the exact same name as my

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Feed Yourself With Love

The More to Love Diet Plan

I make healthy choices whenever I can,
but forgive myself when I don’t.

I eat when I’m hungry, not when I’m stressed,
but forgive myself if I do.

I practice moderation, not denial.

I feed myself with love.

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from “More to Love”, written &

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